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'Don't want to see Bridgewater turn into Carteret': Route 22 site development recommended
BRIDGEWATER – The potential redevelopment of the former Ethicon campus on Route 22 has taken a step forward with the Planning Board voting to recommend to the Township Council that the 83-acre site be designated as a redevelopment area. Despite objections from a neighboring property owner, the Planning Board voted to confirm the findings of a preliminary investigation that the property, valued at $51 million, qualified for the redevelopment designation because use of the 15 buildings on...
Edison among largest NJ school districts to drop state trans policy
EDISON — One of New Jersey’s largest public school districts has become the latest to drop the state’s recommendation on dealing with transgender students without notifying parents or guardians of a child’s preference for gender identity. The Edison School Board of Education voted 5-3 to repeal...
Free Expungement Clinic Helps Over 225 Somerset Residents
SOMERSET, NJ—On October 1, 2024, a partnership between the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD), First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, and the prosecutor's offices of Somerset and Middlesex counties brought a "Clean Slate" expungement clinic to Somerset, providing vital legal assistance to over 225 residents, according to a press release. The clinic offered free services aimed at helping eligible residents clear their criminal records. Experienced attorneys from NJOPD guided attendees through the eligibility process, helped them complete necessary paperwork, and provided information on other support services available in the community.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
You’re not seeing things: NJ city’s tap water really is pink
NEW BRUNSWICK — If you’ve seen a pink hue in your water this week in New Brunswick, you’re not imagining things. There’s been an "overfeed" of potassium permanganate at the area’s water treatment plant, according to city officials. While city officials say it’s safe to...
NJ campus ranks as one of the most beautiful in the U.S.
There’s something magical about walking around certain college campuses in the fall. I recently had the chance to go back to my alma mater in September (shout out to TCNJ!) and it was beyond nostalgic to be there for the changeover from summer to autumn. Much to my chagrin,...
Morris Plains neighbors protest proposed fast-food drive-thru
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. (PIX11) — Neighbors in Morris Plains are trying to stop the town from turning an old Friendly’s restaurant into a McDonald’s drive-thru location. The proposed site, on Speedwell Avenue at the corner of Hillview Avenue, is already cause for concern among residents, many of whom say the intersection is dangerous. Each side […]
Brisk Business for Residents at Piscataway’s First Town Wide Yard Sale
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Shoppers milled about Piscataway neighborhoods on Saturday, the first of two days for the township’s first town wide yard sale.Organized by Councilmember Michele Lombardi, more than 365 households in every section of town cleared their closets and garages of items they no longer needed, and put them out for sale on blankets and tables spread out on their driveways and walkways, all at super low prices to attract even the savviest bargain hunter.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“I’m starting to hear that people are out shopping,” said Lombardi holding...
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
Curbside Freecycling Days Are Oct. 26 and 27 in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Curbside Freecycling Days, sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission, will be held at residential addresses throughout East Brunswick on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27. Township residents may register their addresses and merchandise they are offering by filling out this online form, also found at friendsebec.com. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The registration deadline is 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25. Due to steady rain on the scheduled Fall Freecycling date last month, the event was rescheduled as a curbside event. First introduced during the COVID...
North Brunswick adding emergency shelter at municipal complex
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The township has been awarded another $2.75 million from the state for an emergency shelter at the Municipal Complex. The 10,000- to 15,000-square-foot Resilience Hub, in the early planning stages, will be in an existing area on the first floor of the administration side of the Hermann Road complex. The complex has been undergoing significant renovations since being severely damaged by flooding from remnants of Hurricane Ida more than three years ago. ...
Edison Annual Harvest Fun Fest Scheduled this Week
EDISON, NJ - The township will host their annual Harvest Fun Fest on Saturday, October 12, at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park. This event is free and open to the public.The festival will have child-friendly events from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, including a corn maze, face paintings, music, pumpkin carving, and a Halloween obstacle course. There will be a costume judging contest at 3:00 PM and a family pumpkin carving contest at 4:00 PM; registration is required by Thursday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe ‘Trail of Terror’ will be from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the festival. Children under the age of 12 must br accompanies by an adult. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The Haunted Red Mill celebrated their official opening last night, October 4, 2024
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Haunted Red Mill celebrated its official opening last night, October 4, 2024. This year's theme is UFO: Unidentified Frightening Objects! The Haunted Red Mill has been a beloved local tradition, now in its 34th year, and serves as the museum's primary fundraiser.With this year's theme being UFO! Unidentified Frightening Objects, promises visitors an otherworldly experience navigating mazes and taking a slow hayride along the river before entering what is reputed to be Clinton's most haunted building, with over 200 years of ghostly history.This year's event will take place on Fridays (October 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th) and Saturdays (October 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th), with doors opening at approximately 7:15 PM. Tickets are w for purchase at the following link: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERhttps://redmillmuseumvillage.ticketspice.com/haunted-red-mill-2024-unidentified-frightening-objects For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Perth Amboy Paves Way for Smoother Roads With Infrastructure Project
PERTH AMBOY – The Department of Public Works (DPW) is spearheading an ongoing project to repave roads throughout the City. Road work began in early April and will proceed until the weather gets too cold for the asphalt to properly set.“We’ve gone to great lengths to ensure this major project is completed in a timely and efficient manner without being an intrusive part of our residents’ daily commute,” Public Works Director Matthew Nieves said. “We are focusing on sections of road that need the most attention and dispersing our efforts so residents can still move around the City with...
Middlesex County, NJ Drives its Economic Growth Through Arts and Culture Investments
On September 25, 2024, Middlesex County hosted a lively event at the well-known State Theatre New Jersey. At the event, Choose New Jersey teamed up with economic development officials from various counties. And they discussed how arts and culture can boost the economy and improve communities. Speakers included Middlesex County...
From Slaveholder Names to Transportation: Plainfield BOE Passes 8 State Policy Proposals
PLAINFIELD, NJ — As expected, the Plainfield Board of Education's Tuesday special meeting centered around New Jersey School Board Association policy proposals that needed to be submitted to the Delegate Assembly by Thursday—though the superintendent read his letter advocating for charter school equity on the record, and a walk-on resolution finalized the purchase agreement with Black United Fund.Last year, the Plainfield Board of Education submitted 22 resolutions, which represented the overwhelming majority of resolutions submitted by New Jersey's around 600 school districts. After a long bureaucratic process including a subcommittee and an executive committee, one of their resolutions, which...
Edison Council Considering Ordinance to Reduce Light Spilling Into Homes
EDISON, NJ - The township council will hear an ordinance to minimize light spilling into residential properties. The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the ordinance at Wednesday’s meeting. According to the ordinance, the township has received numerous complaints regarding ‘over-illumination’ at residential properties. The ordinance would prohibit soffit lighting above the height of the first floor on the side yard of any residential dwelling. Soffit lights are installed on a home's exterior covering the roof's underside. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Flags Fly at Half-Staff to Recognition and Mourning of Lives Lost in the Hamas Terror Attack
Mendham, NJ - Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 368, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Monday, October 7, 2024 in recognition and in mourning of the lives lost during the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, those taken hostage, and the ongoing humanitarian suffering in Gaza and throughout the Middle East.On October 7, 2023, as the Jewish community observed Shabbat and Simchat Torah, Hamas terrorists carried out a horrific attack on Israel, murdering nearly 1,200 civilians and abducting more than 240 people. One year later, more than 97 individuals, including at least six Americans...
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