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With 'Foundation Aid' review underway, Sen. Bill Weber sets local discussion at Rockland CC
The Rockefeller Institute is spending the summer reviewing the state's "Foundation Aid" formula for distributing aid to school districts across New York. None of their five public hearings, though, will be in the Lower Hudson Valley. So state Sen. Bill Weber, R-Ramapo, is going to hold his own discussion and...
Juniors Kick Off Back To School Drive For School Supplies
School supplies can be expensive, and there are families in Verona who will struggle to purchase everything their children will need. That’s why the Junior Women’s Club of Verona created Packs with Purpose, a drive to send students off to school with backpacks filled with the necessary supplies.
Save the Date for Burlington County Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival at Fairgrounds
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Get ready for a day of fantastic food, cold drinks and live music at this year’s Burlington County Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival. Tickets are now on sale for the Sept. 7 event featuring more than two dozen food trucks and breweries from across the region, plus live music throughout the day. The festival will be held from 1 PM to 7 PM at the Burlington County Fairgrounds, 1990 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road in Springfield.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Burlington County Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival is a great opportunity for...
Bacteria Bloom: Historic Fountain in Roxbury Off Again, State Park Closed to Swimming
ROXBURY, NJ – Less than a week after it was reactivated, ending three decades of dormancy, the historic fountain at Hopatcong State Park is off again, thanks to a harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Lake Hopatcong. The restored fountain, activated during a ceremony on July 23, was deactivated two days later after state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) scientists found unhealthy levels of cyanobacteria in the lake near the state park, from which the fountain draws water.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The DEP feared that the mist from the fountain would contain the...
Man admits abducting N.J. business owner, demanding ransom from his family
One of two men who kidnapped a business owner in New Jersey and drove him across state lines in a U-Haul truck pleaded guilty to federal charges on Monday. Reginald Law, 38, of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and Hobbs Act robbery, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release.
Video shows tractor-trailer gas tank exploding next to firefighters on Clifton, NJ, major highway
A shocking video shows the moment a truck erupted into a towering inferno in New Jersey after a Monday morning accident — with the flying debris nearly wounding a city firefighter. The video — recorded by a rubbernecker who pulled his phone out at exactly the right time —...
Montclair Board of Education approves Damen Cooper as new interim superintendent
MONTCLAIR ― The school board approved the appointment of Damen Cooper to interim superintendent during a special meeting held Monday night after the sudden death of the district’s previous executive, Dr. Jonathan Ponds, 10 days earlier. Cooper currently serves as director of secondary education, overseeing curriculum for grades 6-12. The appointment, which passed by...
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...
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.
‘Jingle Brawls’ to take place in December, as local police and firefighters to battle in the ring for a good cause
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police officers and firefighters are vital members of any community, risking their lives every day for the safety and well-being of everyone. It’s also important for them to stay in shape, and boxing is a great way to accomplish that goal. A bunch of...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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
Our Lady of Peace Sandwich Ministry: A Community Effort to Combat Hunger
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Our Lady of Peace Sandwich Ministry in New Providence exemplifies community service, uniting volunteers to prepare and distribute sandwiches to those in need. Every week, this dedicated group assembles hundreds of sandwiches, delivering them to various local charities and soup kitchens. A Weekly Routine with a Big ImpactCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Each week, volunteers gather to make sandwiches, often consisting of bologna and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, and occasionally salami and cheese. The ministry also receives bread donations from local organizations, making it a true community...
Part of Springfield Ave. in Westfield to be Closed Overnight Again This Week
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Town of Westfield has been advised by Elizabethtown Gas that a portion of Springfield Avenue will be closed during overnight hours this week for utility work, Westfield Police said in a Nixle alert Monday. From Monday, July 22, through Thursday, July 25, Springfield Avenue will be closed from 6 p.m. through 6 a.m. between East Broad Street in Westfield and Kenilworth Boulevard, near Nomahegan Park, the town said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Detours will be in place and residents are asked to plan accordingly,” the announcement said. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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