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Bing: Social media threat against Columbia High School found to be ‘misunderstanding’
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ The South Orange & Maplewood School District has determined that the social media posts circulating online that threatened Columbia High School was a “misunderstanding” involving a student. Supt. Jason Bing updated the community on Sunday night about what he originally called in an earlier note a “concerning situation” that surfaced over the weekend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBut authorities, including local law enforcement, school staff and medical professionals identified and evaluated the student responsible for the post, he said.“Authorities have confirmed that the student does not threaten the school community....
Woodland Park Approves $3.4 Million Bond Ordinances for Public Improvements
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park has successfully approved two significant bond ordinances totaling $3.4 million, designed to fund a variety of public improvement projects and essential equipment acquisitions throughout the community.The first ordinance, valued at $2.7 million, will support numerous enhancements to the town's infrastructure and public services. This includes street resurfacing, upgrades to communication systems, and the purchase of new vehicles and technology equipment. Additionally, the ordinance will fund traffic safety measures, sanitary sewer pipe relining, and improvements to local parks such as Diane Grimes Park. The project will benefit from...
Nutley Fall Festival In The Park on Today from 11 to 4
NUTLEY, NJ - Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci and the Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation will proudly host “Nutley’s Fall Festival In The Park” on Sunday September 29 from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The festival will be filled with exciting retail vendors, food trucks, activities and events for the entire family. This event will be held in Memorial Park I (the Mud Hole) located at the corner of Vreeland Ave and Passaic Ave.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe entire Nutley Farmers Market will move from its usual location in the center of town to Memorial Park for this special occasion.Vendors will be offering a wide variety of items including candles, crafts, clothing, jewelry, food items, spirit wear, make-up, skincare products, health products, Italian novelties, glass art and so much more......“These family events bring our community together, encourage a sense of community and promote our local businesses” stated Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci. It also showcases the products and services offered by some of our hometown vendors.There will be something for everyone at Nutley’s Fall Festival In The Park! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
This Week: Chamber's Super Sale Days Come to Ridgewood
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Get ready for some special offers and deals later this week when Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce's Super Sale Days return. Starting Friday, you'll be able to score special pricing at stores across the village. Plus, the village council meets on Monday this week, breaking from their normal schedule on Wednesdays in observance of the Rosh Hashanah.Here is everything going on in Ridgewood this week:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMonday, Sept. 30 Girls Tennis Match vs. Ramapo - 4:15 p.m. Gymnastic Meet at Randolph - 5:30 p.m. Girls Volleyball Game vs. Paramus -...
EPA Dispels Fears About Station Park Contamination at Sparta Township Council
SPARTA, NJ – Concerns about health risks related to Station Park were put to rest at the township council meeting on Tuesday, September 24. Sparta Mayor Neill Clark invited two Environmental Protection Agency representatives Rich Puvogel and David Montoya and Peter Hansen principal of Ecolsciences to attend the meeting to make a presentation and field questions about lingering effects from the AO Polymer superfund site.“Lots of strip malls in New Jersey are worse than this site,” Hansen said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERHansen had reviewed all of the history, documents and EPA...
Township of Bloomfield Establishes Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee
Bloomfield, NJ – In response to recent and recurring flood events that have caused significant damage to public and private properties and disrupted the lives of residents, the Township of Bloomfield is pleased to announce the formation of a Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee. This committee, established through a resolution passed by the Township Council yesterday, will focus on community engagement, assessing current flood control methods, and providing recommendations to address the ongoing challenges posed by flooding."Now is the time to act on stormwater management and flood mitigation in Bloomfield - our town’s new Flood Mitigation Advisory...
Livingston Declares VFW Day to Honor Veterans of Foreign War Group’s 125th Anniversary
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In recognition of the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) — which was founded in 1899 by a small group of veterans who banded together upon their return from campaigns abroad to advocate on behalf of all veterans — the Livingston Township Council recently declared Sept. 29 as VFW Day in the Township of Livingston and presented members of Livingston’s VFW Post 2856 with a proclamation in honor of their contributions to the community and country. “We hereby stand with the VFW to ensure veterans are respected for their service, always...
Randolph 2024 Leaf Collection Program
The Public Works Department will begin the township’s annual leaf collection program the middle of October. Specific information by district can be found at the bottom of this page. Please note the following program guidelines/requirements: Residents, landscapers, contractors and lawn services may place loose leaves at the curb. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Leaves should be placed only in locations on the property ten or more feet from any storm sewer inlet on the street. Only leaves should be placed at the curb; brush, grass, rocks and any other materials should never be included with...
West Orange Council Member Tammy Williams Reads Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation & Speaks About Intervention
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the September 24 town council meeting, Council Member Tammy Williams read West Orange’s Suicide Prevention Month proclamation and spoke about the organization she founded called West Orange (STOP) Suicide Advocacy Coalition (WOSAC). WOSAC holds programs at the high school.Williams shared why she has a personal mission to prevent suicides. “If you do not know my story, I don't want to belabor this evening with the details, but it is a family crisis that occurred to my younger sister. Even though this topic seems very dark, [we need to] bring awareness, because...
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