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Fairfield school board hires full-time speech-language specialist
FAIRFIELD TWP. – The grades PreK-6 school board is hiring a full-time speech-language specialist Brianna DiGeronimo for the 2024-25 academic year. DiGeronimo will be the district’s first to fill the position, which is new this year, at an annual salary of $65,743. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously...
Marlene Simone Celebrated for Over Three Decades of Service to Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls has proclaimed July 31 as "Marlene Simone Day" in Little Falls in honor of Marlene Simone, the Deputy Registrar for the Township. This comes after Simone announced her retirement after over 33 years of service. Simone's career with the township began...
Hawthorne Boys & Girls Club Are 'Tripping' on Fun This Summer
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Summer is all about exploring new things, discovering new friendships and just having fun!. The Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne’s Summer Camp is a chance for kids to do all of that through its July field trip schedule. During Week Two, July 1-5, the campers...
Nutley UNICO Christmas Eve in July Event a Huge Success!
The first event of the new fiscal year of Nutley UNICO was held on Thursday, July 18 at Mamma Vittoria for their traditional Christmas Eve in July event. With nearly 100 attendees, this is a significant event that highlights the seven fishes Italians customarily serve on Christmas Eve. Homemade Biscotti and Struffoli (Italian Honey Balls) were made by Cathy Marucci and Marie Solimo. Dan Marucci and the kitchen staff at Mamma Vittoria’s culinary talents highlighted the evening.
Newton High School Alumnus Gets Picked During MLB 2024 Draft
NEWTON, NJ—Newton High School’s Class of 2020 alumni, Alexander Stone, was called up this past week during the 2024 Major League Baseball draft cycle. Stone signed as a catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent to begin his professional career in the majors. “We're...
Chatham Township promises work on Colony Pool's crumbling walls
CHATHAM TWP. - The Township Committee made it clear at its meeting on Tuesday, July 16 that it is well aware of the repairs needed at Colony Pool. The longtime community pool, located at 55 School Ave., was built in a way to resemble a freshwater pool, paying homage to the Colony Pool from between the 1920s and the 1960s. However, its sloped walls are actively crumbling and regularly need repair.
Dramatic moment truck explodes into huge fireball on New Jersey highway
This is the dramatic moment a truck exploded - sending a huge fireball shooting across three lanes. The incident, which took place on Route 3 in Clifton, New Jersey, on Monday, July 22, closed lanes in both directions and prompted the evacuation of nearby homes. The driver, a 55-year-old man,...
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.
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy met with Trump in Bedminster over the weekend
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy met with former President Donald Trump at his Bedminster, N.J., property on Saturday to wish him well after the assassination attempt a week earlier at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., a spokesperson for the governor said. The meeting was...
The Residence at Basking Ridge hosts dedication ceremony
BERNARDS TWP. – The Residence at Basking Ridge, 219 Mount Airy Road, hosted a dedication ceremony on Friday, July 19 to celebrate the completion of its newest senior living community designed to provide independent, assisted and memory care living. The event was attended by community members and the team...
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.
This new center in Paramus offers hope for NJ residents with I/DD, autism
As a parent, there’s no experience more emotionally taxing than watching your child face daily challenges. For me, this reality began when my son, Justin, received diagnoses of autism, developmental delays and verbal dyspraxia at a young age. In our quest for normalcy, every new day brought its own hurdles. My mind fixated on finding an oasis where Justin could prosper and receive the lifelong care he needs.
Chatham Township Environmental Commission receives Grants from ANJEC and the Jaycees
Thanks to the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), The Chatham Township Environmental Commission (CTEC) has received a $1,500 grant to get started on a restoration project in the native tree grove adjacent to Castle Playground, located at Shunpike Park in Chatham Township. The trees in this grove are...
Criminal charges after Washington Township crash injures driver, two children
WASHINGTON TWP. — An Audubon man faces criminal charges after a single-vehicle accident that injured him and two children in his vehicle. Sean Asman, 31, was driving an auto that struck a utility pole off Hurffville Grenloch Roadnear Quay Park, according to Washington Township police. Two juvenile passengers were...
'Summer Reading Adventure' continues into August at Long Hill Library
LONG HILL TWP. – The “Summer Reading Adventure” summer reading program is continuing into August at the Long Hill Township Library, located at 917 Valley Road in Gillette. The summer reading program kicked off on Saturday, June 15, with over 360 library users already registered for the...
West Orange Basketball Champion Elliot Cadeau Creates AAU Basketball Organization
WEST ORANGE, NJ —West Orange basketball champion Elliot Cadeau matriculated at the University of North Carolina last fall, played on their basketball team as a starting point guard and led the team to the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) tournament. He also created his own AAU (Amateur Athletic Union)...
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.
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.
Violante's in Nutley Lunch and Dinner Menus July 23 - July 26
NUTLEY, NJ - Oh this week is gonna be a busy one, you know you ain't gonna cook nothing, call your orders in and let Violante's serve your family. 973-944-2254. For lunch, the team is serving Chicken Murphy, Veal & Mushrooms, BQ Pulled pork and more. This week's dinners include,...
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