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Emergency culvert repairs are scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 30 and will take approximately four weeks to complete. Pompton Road will be CLOSED between Ailsa Avenue and Circle Avenue for the duration of the project. Detours will be maintained. Expect delays. All travelers in this area must remain alert to...
Forgotten no more, Bellini’s “Capuleti” shines anew with Teatro Nuovo
Teatro Nuovo provided an immersive experience on all things Bellini and the tale of Romeo and Juliet on Sunday afternoon. Founded by bel canto specialist Will Crutchfield in 2018, Teatro Nuovo performs its annual offerings in Montclair, New Jersey and New York City. The main draw Sunday was Bellini’s I...
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...
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...
LIVE MAP: How to get around Route 3 accident in Clifton, NJ
NEW JERSEY - Traffic during the evening commute near Clifton, NJ could be impacted after a tractor-trailer reportedly exploded and caught fire on Route 3, closing multiple lanes on the highway on Monday morning. JUMP TO: LIVE TRAFFIC MAP l WHAT WE KNOW. "As of 10:47 a.m., there's a Tractor...
NJ teacher charged with assaulting 11-year-old special needs student
WEST ORANGE — A special education teacher is facing charges including child endangerment for assaulting an 11-year-old student at school, according to authorities. Jaron Spicer, 32, of Bayonne was arrested on July 16, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens. The teacher at Mt. Carmel Guild Academy in West...
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...
Kitchen Garden Tour will be Sunday
Local backyard food growers will open up their garden gates for Dirt magazine’s Kitchen Garden Tour on Sunday, July 28. This is the 10th year of the tour, with more than a dozen gardens, including some past favorites. Tickets may be purchased online at kitchengardentours.com. Equipped with a map...
Police: Duo stole 280 iPhones worth $117K in NJ smash and grab
A Passaic man has been accused of helping steal a massive amount of iPhones from an Essex County wholesale electronics store three months ago. On April 18 around 2:24 a.m., Fairfield police were sent to investigate an alarm going off at United Tower Associates, which also operates as Digital World Shop, along Bloomfield Avenue.
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,...
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
Take a Drive to New Jersey’s Most Stunning Waterfall
If searching for the most beautiful waterfall is on your bucket list of things to do while the weather is warm you're in luck. New Jersey is home to one of the largest waterfalls in the country. It's time to get outdoors and explore. Before we get to the most...
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,...
Truck explosion destroys residential sound wall along NJ Route 3
CLIFTON — A truck explosion obliterated a sound barrier along Route 3 and melted the siding of a house Monday morning. Route 3 was closed in both directions where the highway meets Route 46 and passes over Valley Road in Clifton after the tractor-trailer went up in flames around 9 a.m. The highway remained closed as of 11:45 a.m.
New York CMV troopers take pickup out of service for weight violations
New York State Police (NYSP) nabbed a pickup truck on Monday for weight violations. On Monday, July 22, NYSP’s Troop F Commercial Vehicle Unit (CVU) stopped a pickup in the city of Suffern. Images shared by NYSP show the pickup hauling a dumpster overflowing with items, with the load...
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Bear seen wandering N.J. town on Sunday
Maplewood police are urging residents to be wary of a black bear seen roaming the township Sunday. Multiple sightings of the bear were reported to Maplewood officials on Sunday, police said. It was unclear if police are planning invasive action to coax the bear away from homes. The township is...
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...
Irvington HS girls flag football players excel
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington High School recent graduates Dynasia Williams and Janasia Wilson represented Irvington High School in the Zone6ix Co-Ed High School Flag Football All-Star event at Bauerle Field in Paterson on June 30. Wilson was named Most Valuable Player. Wilson also was named the Star-Ledger/NJ.com Player of...
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