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Graduates Reunite at Montclair High School All Class Reunion
Graduates reunited at the Montclair High School All Class Reunion over the weekend at Nishuane Park. The annual event offers a chance for Mounties to reconnect and relive high school memories. It also raises funds to award a scholarship to a recent MHS graduate. Scroll through the slideshow below for...
AGENDA: Montville Twp Planning Board Meeting on Thursday, July 25
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MEETING to be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 195 Changebridge Road in Montville. AGENDA ROLL CALL Mr. Gary Lewis Mr. Arthur Maggio Committeeman Richard Conklin Mayor Matthew Kayne Mr. Tim Braden - AE Mr. Adam Adrignolo Dr. Lawrence Kornreich - Environmental Comm Mr. Russell Lipari Mr. Nicholas Agnoli Mr. Pane Repic (alt#1) Mr. Larry Hines (alt#2) Also present: Board Attorney: Michael Carroll, Esq. Board Engineer: Jamie Giurintano, PE Board Planner: Joseph Burgis, PP, AICP Secretary: Jane Mowles Recording Secretary: Kelley Kehoe ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE As required by the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided which notice...
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...
Fire breaks out in Chester commercial building
On the morning on July 21, a fire broke out in a commercial building in the area of 39 Elkay Drive in Chester. According to the Sugar Loaf Engine Company, upon their arrival at the scene, the team found a working fire inside the building, soon upgrading the blaze to a second alarm fire. The crew was able to knock down the fire inside while mutual aid teams assisted with ventilation and suppressing “spot fires,” the fire company shared on Facebook.
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.
Diehl Promoted to Head Tennis Coach
MADISON, N.J. – Geoffrey Diehl C’21 has been promoted from assistant to head coach of the Drew University men’s and women’s tennis teams, Director of Athletics Christa Racine has announced. Diehl has served as the top assistant for both programs since graduating from the Forest in 2021 and has helped guide both teams to a highly-successful three-year run. A former Ranger himself, Diehl was a standout performer at Drew and led the team to its first Landmark Conference title in eight years in 2021. “First, I want to thank Christa and the whole athletic department for believing in me to…
KFC Foundation grants Centenary University adaptive riding program a $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wish
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) — The KFC Foundation is giving back to Hackettstown, NJ-based Centenary University TRAC (Therapeutic Riding At Centenary), an adaptive riding program for adults and children with disabilities at Centenary University. The KFC Foundation granted TRAC $10,000 to make a project on their wish list come...
Mosquito Spraying to Take Place in Montville
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission will be spraying in the township, it was reported on their website. ATVs will be in the woods spraying the Montville Amphitheater between the hours of 4:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The commission will be using Anvil 2+2, active ingredient Sumithrin or or Zenivex E4, active ingredient Etofenprox. To request spraying in your area, or for more information, go to: Mosquito. Visit and read your exclusive Montville news at TAPinto Montville 24/7 for FREE: TAPintoMontville.net Sign up to receive FREE TAPinto news in your email inbox: www.tapinto.net/enewsDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Follow TAPinto on X: @MontvilleTAP Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MontvilleTAP/ Download the FREE TAPinto App! Click here for Android - Click here for iOS to get news as it is happening. Celebrating something special? Showcase your anniversary, birthday, graduation, and MORE on TAPinto Milestones! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
ESU Softball Inks Transfer Tatum Kresley
EAST STROUDSBURG – East Stroudsburg University softball head coach Jaime Wohlbach has announced the signing of Maryland Eastern Shore transfer Tatum Kresley. "We are excited for Tatum to join our Warrior family," said Wohlbach of the newest Warrior. "She brings energy and experience to the team. Tatum is a competitor and will play multiple roles for ESU."
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.
This new bakery and bar in Bloomfield, NJ looks incredible
Bloomfield, New Jersey has gotten a little sweeter in the past few months since Ladyfingers Bakery and Bar opened up. Located on Broad Street, not only is it a full bakery, they also serve brunch foods, craft coffee, custom desserts, and cocktails. Here’s just a peak at some of what...
2 accused of stealing $10,000 worth of plants in Westchester and trying to sell them in N.J.
At a home in Summit, New Jersey, there was a sign that said, "The lowest prices you'll ever see," but police say the bargains were the fruits of a burglary many miles away. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Eastbound lanes of Route 3 reopen after deadly explosion in Clifton, New Jersey
Two eastbound lanes of Route 3 reopened overnight in Clifton, New Jersey after Monday's deadly tractor-trailer explosion that sparked a large fire and shut down the highway. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the scene.
Center For Hope Hosts Wine-Tasting Fundraiser
SCOTCH PLAINS/WESTFIELD — The Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Auxiliary hosted its annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser on June 23 at 16 Prospect Wine Bar and Bistro in Westfield. The afternoon included passed hors d’oeuvres and a selection of various wines to enjoy along with a silent auction...
Shadasia Green dominates Natasha Spence in 8, says best is yet to come
Shadasia Green rebounded from her lone career defeat, promising the best is yet to come. Green, 34, of Paterson, New Jersey, won an eight-round unanimous decision over Natasha Spence, 39, of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, on the prelims of the Jake Paul-Mike Perry pay-per-view at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The victory follows her December unanimous decision loss to Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a ten-round bout for the vacant WBC super middleweight title.
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