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There's Still Time To Sign Up for Week 2 of Nutley All-Star Soccer Camp
NUTLEY, NJ - Another great week of Soccer Camp returns to Nutley's Owens Field next week with Nutley High School Soccer Coach Mike DiPiano. For the past 14 years, DiPiano's coed soccer camp has become a township staple, with many participants eventually going on to play soccer in high school and college. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As a coach at NHS, DiPiano sent more than 20 girls to play at the college level, and in most cases, the girls started in camp. Many later worked at the camp when they were in high school. The program is coed, for young people in grades 1 to grade 8. The cost is $150 for the week, which is lower than many of the soccer camps in the region. Camp dates are July 29 to August 1. DiPiano told TAPinto Nutley, "I really enjoy giving the kids of Nutley a great summer soccer experience" Details are in the flyer in the photo series. Of course, if parents have any questions, they are invited to email DiPiano at mikedipiano@gmail.com For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Roadwork to Close Beachmont Terrace and Oak Place in North Caldwell This Week
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Roadway improvements in the area of Oak Pl and Beachmont Terrace this week will cause closure of those streets through Wednesday. To facilitate this work smoothly and ensure safety, residents should refrain from parking on these streets during the road work period.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Schedule and Guidelines: - Parking: Park your car(s) on the nearest side street prior to 7 am on the day of paving to avoid conflicts with the paving activity. - Road Closure: During paving operations, the road will be closed to all but emergency vehicles. - Daily Access: The road will be opened to traffic at the end of each work day.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. - Weather Contingency: This work schedule is dependent on weather conditions. Area of Work: - Beachmont Terrace ( Hamilton Dr. North to Evergreen) - Oak Place If you have any questions or need further information, contact Petry Engineering at 973-227-7004. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Cross Country Unveils 2024 Schedule
Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University cross country team unveiled their seven-meet schedule for the 2024 season on Monday morning. The campaign begins on August 30, as Montclair travels to South Jersey for the Stockton Season Opener. The Red Hawks will return to Stockton two weeks later for the Osprey Open on September 14, and kick off the second month of the slate with the Lehigh Paul Short Invitational in Bethlehem, PA on October 5. Montclair will conclude the regular season on October 19, as it travels north to the Connecticut College Invitational. The team will then look to…
Gregory Balzano Takes Oath to Join West Caldwell Police Department
WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Patrolman Gregory Balzano was sworn in at the West Caldwell Mayor and Council meeting as the newest member of the West Caldwell Police Department. Balzano graduated from West Essex Regional High School, where he played soccer and wrestled. Balzano attended and graduated from Rowan University.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He graduated from Morris County Police Academy as an alternate route candidate. Balzano said that he always thought about becoming an officer from a young age and is "excited to join the West Caldwell Police Department." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
Gazebo removal blamed on bail reform
The gazebo on the Newton Green was removed because it was the site of multiple crimes, Commissioner William Hayden told the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners at its meeting July 10. Newton Police Chief Steve VanNieuwland told him that “a lot of the problem is that you can’t keep...
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.
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...
AFC Urgent Care Opens In Cedar Grove Center
It’s all about family at AFC Urgent Care in the Cedar Grove Center, which celebrated its grand opening on July 18. The township’s newest urgent care center officially opened its doors on Cedar Grove Lane on July 22. The center is a Fayazi family production: Imran Fayazi is...
YMCA collects items for Benny’s Bodega
The Sussex County YMCA is holding a “Stuff the Bus” donation drive through Friday, July 26 to benefit Benny’s Bodega in Newton. Benny’s Bodega, a nonprofit organization, provides food, clothing and other necessities to individuals and families facing hardships. The Sussex County YMCA invites all community...
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...
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 —...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
Evan Schwartz Named New Jersey State Champion in Microsoft Office Specialist Competition
PARSIPPANY — Evan Schwartz, 15, a Parsippany resident and alumnus of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and Central Middle School, is entering his sophomore year at the Academy for Business Administration at Morris County School of Technology, located at Randolph High School. Balancing a demanding schedule, Evan attends classes at Randolph High School and County College of Morris to graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate’s Degree in Business.
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