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Madison Area YMCA to Hold Mariner Swim Tryouts In August
Are you interested in becoming a Mariner? Join the Madison Area YMCA for the Mariners Swim Team Tryouts for the upcoming season! Tryouts will take place Thursday August 1, Wednesday August 7 and Saturday August 10.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Swimmers will be expected to swim all four strokes in the following distances: 8 & Under: 25 Yards (1 lap of each stroke) 9 & 10: 50 Yards (2 laps of each stroke) 11 & 12: 50 Yards (2 laps of each stroke) 13 & 14: 100 Yards (4 laps of each stroke) 15 & Older: 100 Yards (4 laps of each stroke) CONTACT Head Coach, Kevin Carney at kcarney@madisonymca.org or 973.822.9622 ext. 2231. Senior Director of Aquatics, Yean Jimenez at yjimenez@madisonymca.org or 973.822.9622 ext. 2265. REGISTER here. For more information and to sign up, visit madisonareaymca.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
National Night Out Set for August 6th in Morris Plains
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Police will be hosting National Night Out on August 6th at Morris Plains Community Park. The event will take place from 5pm - 8:30pm. There will be emergency services apparatus to view, fun activities including a dunk tank and blow-up obstacle courses, give aways, and refreshments provided!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. The Morris Plains Community Park is located at 51 Jim Fear Drive in Morris Plains Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristownDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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
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…
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
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...
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 —...
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.
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...
‘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...
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