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Madison Property Tax Bills Have Been Mailed; Due Date is August 1
MADISON, NJ - Third quarter property taxes have been postmarked and mailed as of July 17, stated Madison officials. The bills are due August 1, 2024 Once the bills have been received, residents may pay their property taxes by mail or online. To pay your taxes online, click hereCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MadisonTAP/ and on Twitter at @MadisonTAP to get all the news as it happens For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Baseball: Springfield 10U Captures Summer League Championship, 7-3, Over Clark
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The 10U Springfield Minutemen baseball team won the championship of its division of the New Providence Green League on Monday night with a 7-3 victory over Clark at Roesnner Field. On the mound to start was Kyle Fitzgerald, who went five stellar innings, allowing three runs on four hits, while striking out seven. Mike DeMaio came on in relief, striking out two and earning the save. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Clark scored three runs in the top of the first inning after a two-run triple, and tag-up on a subsequent fly ball. Down,...
Livingston 12U All-Star Baseball Team Wins NJ Section 2 Championship
HOBOKEN, NJ -- The Livingston Little League 12U all-star baseball team defeated Hoboken, 3-2, on Thursday to win the New Jersey Section 2 championship at Sgt. William Feskin Memorial Field in Hoboken. Blake Simon pitched a complete game for the victory and also hit a home run. Cameron Roig of Livingston also hit a home run. Alan Gholston had an RBI groundout in the win.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Second baseman Michael DeCorso, shortstop Bryce Cullen and center fielder Ryan Rosenberg all made stellar plays in the field for Livingston. This is the second...
US: Driver Dead In Tractor-Trailer Explosion, Causing Road Closures In Clifton, NJ 2
A driver was dead after a tractor-trailer exploded and caught fire, which prompted road closures in Clifton, New Jersey, on Monday, July 22. Parts of Route 3 and Route 46 were closed following the crash, and nearby residents were forced to evacuate from their homes. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@sandihartke via Spectee”. NOTE: 2 clips, Looped video Video Location: Clifton, Passaic County, New Jersey, US Video Recording Date/Time: July 22, 2024 at 10:00h.
Montclair High School Boys’ Volleyball Rises to Challenge
Almost 10 months before the 2024 spring season, Montclair High School boys’ volleyball head coach Pam Reilly issued an ultimatum to her team. Despite the team’s 11-7 record in 2023, Reilly believed the team’s performance did not reflect their true potential. “At the end of last season,...
Peak Performances’ 2024-25 season will be a bold mix of music, theater, dance and more
Concerts by Laura Benanti and Rachel Rose, an outdoor sing-along film concert featuring Disney’s “Encanto,” a North American premiere by the dance troupe A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham and a screening of the Philippe Petit documentary “Man on Wire” (followed by a question-and-answer session with the high-wire artist himself) will all be part of the 2024-25 season of Peak Performances at Montclair State University.
Council of County Colleges Recognizes Bergen’s Blakeslee
NJCCC President Aaron Fichtner, Board Chair Dorothy Blakeslee and NJCCC Chair Sheetal Ranjan. PARAMUS, N.J. – The New Jersey Council of County Colleges has selected Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Dorothy Blakeslee to receive the organization’s top honor for trustees. Chosen from nominees submitted by the state’s 18 community colleges, the NJCCC’s executive committee selected Blakeslee for the Ronald D. Winthers Community College Trustee Leadership Award, which honors an individual who “exemplifies visionary trustee leadership at the local, state and national levels.” The NJCCC recognized Blakeslee during an awards dinner as part of the organization’s New Jersey Community College Opportunity Summit in Atlantic City.
Local Playwright, Alum to Present Free Play at Bandshell in August
HAWTHORNE, NJ - A local playwright and Hawthorne High School alum is presenting her latest production at the town bandshell with two dates in August. Estelle Barbieri has written and directed the play “Out of Fuel”, which is to be performed at the town bandshell on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 at 7 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Estelle, who was a Hawthorne High School senior at the time, started the Summer Student Theatre Program in town a few years ago during the COVID lockdown. "The main reason she organized this group was because the high school theatre club came to a halt during that time and it allowed those students interested to continue performing in an outdoor environment," her mom, Susan Barbieri, said. "It also allowed Estelle to pursue her passion as a writer and director." Estelle is currently a film major at Hofstra University. This will be her third free performance with the Summer Student Theatre Program. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Nutley Chamber of Commerce Announces Three More Ribbon Cuttings
NUTLEY, NJ - As the township's business community continues to thrive, the Nutley Chamber of Commerce has announced three upcoming ribbon-cutting events: Lotus Head Spa, Shimmer and Shine Cleaning, and The Makeup Studio. The Nutley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting event at Lotus Head Spa on Thursday, July 25 at 4:15 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Lotus is one of the Nutley Chamber's newest members. The woman and son owned business is located at: Lotus Head Spa 90-A Centre Street Nutley, NJ 07110 This event is hosted by the Nutley Chamber of Commerce and Lotus Head Spa DOWNLOAD THE FREE...
27 Morristown High School Students Receive Scholarships from the Morris Educational Foundation
Morristown, NJ – Over 290,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 27 Morristown High School seniors to support their academic pursuits, announced the Morris Educational Foundation (MEF). The MEF, a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School District for over 31 years, honored the deserving students during the high school’s scholarship award night on June 11. The twenty-seven students received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. This year, two students received full-ride scholarships to attend Rutgers University thanks to the generous Steinberg Family (Robert Steinberg – Class of 1969, Julian Steinberg – Class of 1973,...
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
One Franklin Stop & Shop Store Slated To Close
The Stop & Shop supermarket in the Market Place on Franklin is slated to close by November 2, according to a company spokesman. The store, located at 1221 Route 27, is one of 32 “underperforming” stores in five states slated to close. “The decision to close our Franklin...
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
WAYNE — Parents are holding a school superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group. The multiple choice question was part of a quiz in a seventh-grade class at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, according to the group Teaching While Muslim.
VIDEO: Tractor-trailer explosion ignites towering fire on NJ highway, driver killed
A tractor-trailer crashed and exploded on Route 3 in Clifton, N.J., on Monday morning, killing the driver, sending smoke and flames soaring into the sky and shutting down the highway in both directions. Video from the scene about 10 miles west of the Empire State Building showed a burning tractor-trailer on the side of the highway as the flames climbed high into the sky. A 55-year-old man from ...
Centenary University introduces the Veteran Ventures Program, a free entrepreneurship training program for veterans and their families
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) — Centenary University has launched a free virtual program offering comprehensive training and coaching for veterans planning to start their own business. Through the Veteran Ventures Program (VVP), seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders guide participants through the process of conducting a feasibility study for their...
These are the hottest wings in New Jersey
Found 'em. And they are HOT. A few weeks ago, we were talking wings on the morning show and the owner of Marleys Gotham Grill in Hackettstown called the show. He challenged us to visit and try the hot wings. It was great meeting Bruno who opened the restaurant in...
Block Party + Race Happening in Montclair 8/7
The Montclair Mile is a lively event for runners of all skill levels taking place on August 7th, starting and ending at Montclair Brewery. Hosted by Trails of Miles, this event unites people to participate in a fun activity and rewards participants afterward with delicious food + drinks. This dog-friendly event ensures that furry friends can join in the fun, too. The Montclair Girl can confirm this race is an approved part of the USATF Grand Prix Points Series for those who are competing in the 2024 Masters Grand Prix. Here’s everything we know about The Montclair Mile — happening on August 7th — and how you can dash into it.
First responders rescue young angler stuck in mud
HIGH BRIDGE BOROUGH, NJ (Hunterdon County) – First responders rescued a young fisherman who became stuck in High Bridge Borough on Sunday afternoon. This High Bridge Fire Department and South Branch Emergency Services responded to Lake Solitude for an adventures young fisherman stuck in the mud, officials said. Lake...
Fuel tanks filmed exploding as firefighters battle semi truck blaze
Fuel tanks on a wrecked commercial vehicle were caught on camera exploding as firefighters worked to extinguish the flaming rig. The accident happened on Monday, July 22nd at around 9 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Route 3 near the Valley Road exit in Clifton, New Jersey. According to CBS...
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