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Rahway Football Loses Close One to Cranford, as 1984 Championship Team is Celebrated
RAHWAY, NJ — A blocked extra point in the 4th quarter was all that prevented the Rahway Indians from tying up the game against Cranford this past Friday evening. The team's second half comeback was proceeding apace up to that point, following a first half dominated by Cranford. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERCranford's Joey Acinapura caught an 18-yard pass from Tyler Veltre for a touchdown in the 1st quarter.Gabe Worrell had a three-yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter.Cranford's kicker, Christiano Ambrosio made both extra points to give Cranford a 14-0 lead at...
Madison Schools Hold "Walk and Roll to School Day" on October 9
MADISON, NJ - The Madison School District will hold their annual Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday October 9. Bike & Roll to School Day invites participants to celebrate the joy of active commuting while building a sense of community and school spirit."Whether addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children and teens to be more active, these events can be powerful tools to inspire lasting change. Of course, they are also fun!", said organizers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFor more information click HERE For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Port Strike Ends, Longshore Workers Win $24 Wage Increase
East Coast Longshore workers with the International Longshoremen’s Association are returning to work, after three raucous days on the picket lines. They received a promise of a $24-an-hour pay raise over six years, bringing top pay from $39 to $63.
Franklin Youth Center Halloween Party
SOMERSET, NJ—Franklin Youth Center in Somerset, NJ, is hosting a “Spooktacular Teen Halloween Party” on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The free event is open to Franklin students in grades six to twelve and will feature thrilling activities, music, food, and prizes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSpace is limited, so parents are encouraged to register their teens in advance at FranklinTwp.RecDesk.com or by calling the Youth Center at (732)873-7292.The Franklin Township Youth Center offers various programs and services for middle and high school students. It aims to meet the needs of local youth through partnerships with community organizations. Membership is free and available to Franklin students in grades 6-12. To enroll, visit FranklinTwp.RecDesk.com for more information and to sign up. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Scenes from Scotch Plains Day
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Aided by spectacular weather, the annual Scotch Plains Day celebration had a great turnout on Park Ave. on Sunday, Oct. 6. The event featured food trucks, live music, community groups, emergency responders, local businesses, and political candidates meeting with voters, a rite of fall. The hit of the event was clearly the lifelike Dinosaurs Arise outside State Farm Insurance on Park Ave. (across from Darby Road) where T-Rex, Triceratops and other Jurassic creatures seemingly came to life. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Borough of Roselle Announces Community Clean-Up Event
ROSELLE, NJ - Residents of Roselle are invited to help make their community litter-free. The Borough of Roselle, in partnership with New Jersey Clean Communities and Inroads to Opportunities, is hosting a fall community cleanup event on Friday at 10 a.m. The event will be at 210 Chestnut Street. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Borough of Roselle says supplies will be provided onsite. There is no fee to participate. For more information, you may contact the Borough of Roselle at 908-245-5600. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Field Hockey: 2024 County, conference tournament brackets, with more to come
The first of many in-season tournaments have been seeded and more are on the way. Here’s your go-to source for links to all of the conference and county tournament brackets this season. Check back as new brackets will be linked here as they are published over the next few...
Let the haunting begin: These Central Jersey towns have Halloween decorating contests
The spirits have been summoned to Central Jersey once again with several towns giving the BOO-tiful season a glow-up with Halloween house decorating contests. Suddenly, it’s encouraged to dust off the spooky, drag out those family skeletons, awaken the vampires, witches and ghouls and set the attic ghosts free. ...
Voorhees Back on Track Overtaking Plainfield 47-22
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - Voorhees was back on track Friday evening, defeating the North Plainfield Canucks 47-22. Quarterback Sam Meekings was efficient and effective throughout the night, completing 9 of 12 passes for 202 yards and 3 touchdowns. Senior Jackson Trevaskiss was his main target throughout the evening with 5 receptions, 119 yards and 2 touchdowns. Junior Running Back Matteo Tramutola lit up the North Plainfield defense, rushing for 249 touchdowns on 23 carries and 4 touchdowns, and he also included a 58 yard reception for another TD. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERVoorhees’ defense held North Plainfield to 238 yards, led by Zach Taylor who managed 4 tackles and a fumble recovery.Voorhees (3-3) hosts Governor Livingston (2-4) Saturday, October 12th at 7:30pm - over their previous 5 matches, Voorhees maintains a 4-1 record against Gov. Livingston. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Summit NJ Road Work Schedule: Upcoming Week
SUMMIT, NJ – The following streets and areas have road work scheduled for this week, according to the City. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas. Schedule subject to change.Monday, October 7CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER8 a.m. - approx. 1 p.m. Passaic Avenue near Harvey Drive8 a.m. - approx. 4 p.m. Cromwell Parkway at Beekman Road8 a.m. - approx. 4 p.m. Portland Road at Warwick Road8 a.m. - approx. Knob Hill Drive at Twombly DriveDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE.Tuesday, October 8 to Friday, October 11 8 a.m. - approx. 4 p.m. Cromwell Parkway at Beekman Road8 a.m. - approx. 4 p.m. Portland Road at Warwick Road8 a.m. - approx. Knob Hill Drive at Twombly DriveThe scheduled time frame for road work is weather-dependent, and every effort will be made to minimize any inconvenience to residents during this time. Please call the Summit Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau at 908-273-0051 with any questions. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Chief in Charge During Fatal Port Newark Ship Fire Retires
NEWARK — The fire chief at the helm during the Port Newark blaze that killed two firefighters in July 2023 has retired – the latest in a series of senior fire department personnel to leave.Rufus L. Jackson, who was subsequently promoted to assistant public safety director, leaves the Newark Public Safety Department after nearly 30 years of service, officials said in a news release on Friday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAt his retirement ceremony last week, Jackson said his 29 ½ years serving the city have been among the most rewarding of...
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