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Vendors Wanted for Yard Sale/Flea Market in Dover
DOVER — St. John’s Episcopal Church is seeking vendors for its upcoming Yard Sale/Flea Market. The event will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the church’s location at 11 South Bergen Street. In the event of rain, the Yard Sale/Flea Market will be rescheduled to the following Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Gazebo removal blamed on bail reform
The gazebo on the Newton Green was removed because it was the site of multiple crimes, Commissioner William Hayden told the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners at its meeting July 10. Newton Police Chief Steve VanNieuwland told him that “a lot of the problem is that you can’t keep...
Med-Metrix acquires HRSI, augmenting company’s eligibility management capabilities
Parsippany-based Med-Metrix is acquiring Healthcare Receivable Specialists Inc., a company providing a suite of technology-enabled eligibility management services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Med-Metrix, in a recent news release, said that the acquisition further enhances its end-to-end revenue cycle management offering with HRSI’s Medicaid eligibility services.
Duerk Sees Success, Challenges In Mountain Bike Competitions
Christian Duerk embraced the challenge of major mountain bike races this summer. The incoming Verona High School freshman scored a big win, but also encountered some stiff competition. The win came on June 30 in the Hudson-to-Highlands (H2H) Lewis Morris Challenge, where he took first place for Cat 3 junior...
Crowds hit Downtown Hackettstown for street fair
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – Crowds of people got out to enjoy the Hackettstown Business Improvement District’s Street Fair on Sunday. The annual fair featured 125 artisans and crafters, live entertainment, food and more. The Street Fair was brought alive by DJ S.C.3 Entertainment. There was a kids...
Walter Parks concert will launch new Fletcher’s Listening Room series in Montclair
Fletcher’s Listening Room — a new music series with a coffeehouse vibe, launched by ministers and congregants of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair — will open on Aug. 10 with the intriguing Walter Parks. The 8 p.m. concert takes place at Fletcher Hall at the UUCM on Church Street.
Paterson Officials Seek $1.3M for 2025 Road Resurfacing Project
PATERSON, NJ – Paterson officials are requesting $1.3 million in state aid from the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund to address deteriorating road conditions across the city. This funding will be allocated to the 2025 Road Resurfacing Project, which targets key streets such as Chamberlain Avenue, Burlington Avenue, and 20th Avenue. City engineers, in conjunction with the Department of Public Works, have identified these streets as critical for resurfacing due to their poor conditions. The proposed improvements aim to enhance both safety and traffic efficiency.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I’m very thankful that this project is finally moving forward,” Second Ward Councilman Shahin Khalique said. “I’ve been advocating for these repairs for over 10 years, and it’s gratifying to see it come to fruition. I’m hopeful that the work will commence soon after approval.” “I want to thank the Mayor and the Department of Public Works for considering North Fifth Street,” Councilwoman-at-Large Dr. Lilisa Mimms said. “This is a significant win for our residents. I also urge the administration to update us on the status of Governor Street, as we need to address the lower section of that road.” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hopatcong State Park’s swim area closed
Hopatcong State Park’s swim area in Landing is closed until further notice because of a confirmed Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB), according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. More than 86,000 cells of cyanobacteria, which causes HABs, were found in a sample of water taken from Lake Hopatcong on...
Cedar Grove Recreation Announces Registration For Fall Cross Country
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Registration for Cedar Grove Fall Cross Country is now open, according to the Cedar Grove Department of Recreation. Limited spots are available for the Fall Cross Country Clinic, which is open to students in grades 1 through 3. The Clinic will be held on Tuesdays from September 17 to October 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Grove Park. It costs $50 per runner to register, with a $10 late fee after September 4. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Fall Cross Country Team is open to students in grades 4 through 8. Meets will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10 to October 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cedar Grove Park. Registration is $95 per runner, with a $10 late fee after September 4. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Butler Swim Schedule 2024-25: Intriguing Meets Await Under Maurice Stewart
Butler Women's swim coach, Maurice Stewart, has released the schedule for the 2024-25 season, including key events to prepare for the BIG EAST Championships in Geneva, Ohio. The season kicks off on Sept. 14 with an intrasquad meet at the HRC Pool. The Butler Double Dual meet at Fishers High...
What's coming next to Marshalls, HomeGoods in Parsippany? A new 'indoor adventure' park
PARSIPPANY — The final vacancy at the old Kmart site on Route 46 will soon be filled. Seven years after the department store closed, Urban Air Adventure Park has announced plans to take over the spot at the Westmount-Arlington Plaza Shopping Center. The new venue is under construction next to the Marshalls...
FINRA charges firm $17,500 for reg BI violations
Florham Park, New Jersey-based broker-dealer The Jeffrey Matthews Financial Group has been censured and fined $17,500 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for failing to comply with Regulation Best Interest, violating Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Rule G-27 on supervision as well as FINRA Rules 3110 and 2010. The firm consented...
West Orange’s Russell Robinson takes improbable path to Paris Olympics
Football was Russell Robinson’s life from fourth grade through high school. But things shifted once he attended West Orange. His coaches made him take up another sport during the summer to stay physically active, so Robinson chose track to improve his speed and agility for football. He hasn’t looked back since. A national champion and owner of several West Orange and University of Miami ...
When will Route 3 in Clifton reopen? Update for Tuesday morning
A tractor trailer exploded and caught fire Monday morning on Route 3 in Clifton, killing the driver, causing lane closures in both directions and forcing nearby residents to evacuate their homes. Here is everything we know about the crash and the lane closures as of 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday. ...
West Orange Daily Buzz: Jul. 22, 2024
Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 22, 2024 from The Jersey Bee. Free citizenship exam preparation class planned by West Orange library on Jul. 24. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. until Sep. 30. Participants must bring their green card to enroll. Registration available online.
Three Lions Impress at USA Field Hockey Nexus National Tournament
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Columbia field hockey senior captain Lindsey Yu and incoming goalkeeper Margot Houle earned gold medals with Team Rome at the 2024 Senior Nexus Championship. Incoming forward/midfielder Lizzie Adams took home gold with Team St. Louis at the Junior Nexus Championship. Yu and Houle teamed up...
Truck Fire Shuts Down Route 3 in Clifton, New Jersey
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — A large truck fire on Route 3 in Clifton caused significant traffic disruptions Monday morning. The blaze, which erupted around 10 a.m., led to the complete closure of the roadway in both directions. Local authorities reported that the fire started after the truck, transporting an...
Obituary: Concetta F. Jafraty
Concetta F. “Connie” (Petronaci) Jafraty of Bloomfield, formerly of Montclair and Nutley, died on Friday, July 19, 2024. She was 88. Mrs. Jafraty was born and raised in Montclair before settling in Nutley in 1973. She held various jobs over the years. From Bell Atlantic to local delis,...
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