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Madison celebrates Colombian Independence Day
MADISON - Mayor Robert Conley was joined by members of the Colombian community at the Colombian Independence Day Ceremony at the Hartley Dodge Memorial Building Friday, July 19. Visiting the Rose City for the event was Crisanto Torres Pabón, Consul General in charge of the Colombian Consulate in New York....
Federal grant will help Orange County Land Trust purchase 136-acre Gibraltar Rock property
WARWICK — The Orange County Land Trust will purchase the Gibraltar Rock property in Warwick with funding from the U.S. Forest Service and protect it as the county’s first federally designated community forest. The Gibraltar Rock formation has been a natural gathering site for centuries, according to the...
NASBA CEO Elect Daniel Dustin Selects Bill Emmer As Vice President, Operations
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) President and CEO elect Daniel J. Dustin, CPA, has selected William A. Emmer, CPA, of Ramsey, NJ, as NASBA vice president, operations. Both Emmer and Dustin are to assume their new roles on August 1, 2024, following the retirement of current NASBA President and CEO Ken L. Bishop.
Mount Olive Pirates bring swimming, camaraderie and summer memories to township children for over 50 years
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The Mount Olive Pirates Swim Team has brought competitive swimming during the summer to children ages 5 to 18 for more than 50 years. “Our team prides itself in being a very tight-knit family with a passion for swimming,” Michelle Melendez fundraising coordinator for the team said. “The team was formed in 1972, one year after the Solar Swim Club opened its doors and 100 years after the founding of Mount Olive Township.
Chatham's U-13 baseball team wins state title
CHATHAM - They may have lost at regionals, but Chatham's U-13 baseball team accomplished something impressive - they won a youth state championship. The team of young baseball players brought home the Northern New Jersey Babe Ruth State Championship on Sunday, July 14 in Cranford. They trounced Millburn 12-3 in the semi-finals, held the same day, but the final game against Cranford was incredibly close.
Beloved North Jersey Fairy Tale Forest theme attraction restored and ready to reopen
Fairy Tale Forest, the beloved fairy tale-themed attraction in West Milford, is set to reawaken from its long slumber on Aug. 8. Inspired by the Brothers Grimm, the once popular attraction just off Route 23 holds a collection of imaginative handcrafted structures representing classic tales, such as The Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, and Pinocchio remain.
Long Hill adopts 1.68 percent tax levy increase
LONG HILL TWP. - Owners of the average township home will see an approximate $50 increase in their tax bill this fiscal year. The Township Committee adopted the 2024 budget in a 4-0 vote at its Wednesday, July 17 meeting. Mayor Guy Piserchia was absent. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You...
Centenary launches new entrepreneur training program for veterans
A recent program announced by Centenary University will provide training and coaching for veterans planning to start their own businesses. The free, virtual Veteran Venture Program (VVP) features seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders guiding participants through aspects of how to start a business. Topics include conducting a feasibility study, developing a business plan, and presenting the plan to potential investors and the public.
PSE&G outlines gas system modernization program for Long Hill
LONG HILL TWP. - A little over 36,000 feet of gas main piping will be installed in the township to replace aging infrastructure. PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas) representatives presented the capital improvement plan for Long Hill, which is anticipated to begin next month, at the Wednesday, July 17 Township Committee meeting.
Whitehouse Rescue saves chickens, goats, birds after 18-wheeler crashes into barn
READINGTON TWP. - Members of the Whitehouse Rescue Squad were dispatched at about 9 a.m. on Monday, July 22, on a report an 18-wheel tractor trailer had crashed into a barn, according to the squad's Facebook post. The squad's Heavy Rescue 22-5 and Rescue BLS 22-55 responded, and unified command...
Federal Reserve Bank plans presented for former Chubb property
WARREN TWP. - A proposal for a Federal Reserve Bank of New York cash operations facility on the 118-acre former Chubb Insurance headquarters property is designed to “blend in with the wooded areas” and have a “low profile.”. That concept plan draws a contrast to the 773,060-square-foot...
Kicking off 2024 Paris Olympics talking with U.S. soccer defender John Tolkin of Chatham
John Tolkin of Chatham is one of two players from New Jersey selected for the United States men's Olympic soccer team. The starting left back for Major League Soccer's Red Bulls, Tolkin made seven under-23 appearances in the lead up to the Olympics, as well as one with the full national team. Known for his bleached-blonde hair, Tolkin has seven goals and 13 assists in 109 MLS matches over five seasons.
Village Super Market chair William Sumas dies following years-long cancer battle
William Sumas, chairman of Springfield-based Village Super Market Inc., passed away following a four-year battle with cancer. Sumas died July 11 surrounded by family, according to his obituary. He was 77. In a statement, Village Super Market’s board of directors described Sumas as a “visionary leader whose passion for excellence...
Route 3 in Clifton fully reopened after deadly crash but cleanup continues
The New Jersey Department of Transportation worked through Tuesday morning to clean up the aftermath of the explosive truck crash that took place on Monday morning, causing a complete shutdown of Route 3 and leaving one man dead. According to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, a commercial truck was traveling...
Dump truck waste fire, overturned vehicle in Bernards Township
BERNARDS TWP. - A dump truck waste fire on one road and an overturned vehicle on another road kept police and emergency responders busy on Wednesday, July 17. At about 7:53 a.m., a garbage truck fire was reported in the driveway of 211/219 Mount Airy Road, not far from the intersection with Whitenack Road.
N.J. highway lanes remain closed a day after fatal truck explosion
Portions of Route 3 East in Passaic County remain closed Tuesday morning as crews repair damage to the highway caused by a tractor-trailer that crashed into a barrier and exploded on Monday, killing the driver. Two right lanes on the eastbound side of the highway near Grove Street in Clifton...
New Denver Broncos QB Zach Wilson Sells New Jersey Home for $950K
Zach Wilson, the Denver Broncos newly minted quarterback, recently sold his Florham Park, NJ, condo for $950,000. The three-bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is situated in a brand-new development about 23 miles east of Met Life Stadium, where Wilson used to play for the New York Jets. But with a spring...
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