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The most haunted road in America is in New Jersey
👻 The most haunted road in America is in New Jersey, according to SIXT. Where is the most haunted road in the United States?. It’s in New Jersey, according to a report by international mobility service provider, SIXT. The company used search trends on Google and TikTok to...
Morris County district will close school, sell offices after 'debilitating' state cuts
Blaming years of "debilitating" state funding cuts, Jefferson Township School District officials said they will close Cozy Lake Elementary School at the end of the academic year. District offices also will be sold to help make up for a cumulative $45 million in state aid that officials say has been lost since New...
Road Construction Causes Delays in Morris County, NJ
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As of today, multiple construction projects are underway across Morris County, affecting major highways and local roads. Drivers should expect lane closures, shoulder restrictions, and lane shifts throughout the day. Below is a list of the most current construction updates:
Newton Town Council Introduces Electric Bike and Scooter Ordinance
NEWTON, NJ – Town council members voted to introduce an ordinance regulating electric bikes and scooters at their meeting on September 23. The ordinance covers two- or three-wheel motorized bicycles, whether or not the rider has to pedal to have the bike move and motorized electric scooters.The ordinance affirms the bicycle rider must:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER follow traffic rules follow age recommendations of the bicycle’s manufacture wear a helmet if they are 17-years-old or younger unless riding a motorized electric bicycle in which case all ages must wear a helmet not go faster than 19...
'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Actress Leads Community Meeting Over Proposed Redevelopment in Montclair
MONTCLAIR, NJ - One of Montclair’s resident celebrities, stage and television actress Janet Hubert, was the star of her own show at the Montclair firehouse.  On September 23, Hubert organized and led a community meeting to deal with the plans for an eight-unit townhouse development at 400 Orange Road, the site of the former Wallwood Gardens nursery. Hubert, whose house is across from Wallwood Gardens, and several of her neighbors have been opposed to the planned development, and many of them feel that the Montclair Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Director Janice Talley have been unresponsive...
Morristown Festival on the Green returns Sunday with music, carnival rides and a cannon
There's plenty of reasons to get fired up about being in Morristown on Sunday. Partly sunny skies and seasonal temperatures are forecast for the annual Morristown Festival on the Green, which runs from noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine, on and around the town's center square. ...
West Orange Residents Accuse Restaurant of Noise Pollution
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the September 24 West Orange Town Council meeting, the co-owner of the Llewelyn Parq Grill & Bar, Anthony Sharperson, spoke about the efforts they’ve made to reduce noise since a few residents had talked about sounds carrying to their properties. There is a patio in Llewelyn Parq's  backyard.Sharperson stated, “We’ve received a few noise ordinance complaints, some summonses, which have been overturned. Most recently, we received one last Friday at 6 p.m. We made ourselves aware of what rules, and we've self-monitored.” He reported that they added a vestibule to limit any noise from anyone...
Butler PTA Meeting Today, September 25th
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale PTA [Parents Teacher Association], will be meeting today, September 25th at 7 PM. The meeting will be held both in person or via zoom. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFor in person meeting please join the association at Walter T. Bergen Library Middle School [225 Glendwild Ave Bloomingdale NJ]. During this meeting, there will be a vote on a proposed budget for this year. Zoom link will be provided via email. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
N.J. pharmacy officials admit roles in $33M kickback scheme
Two high-ranking officials with a pharmacy in New Jersey pleaded guilty to their roles in a $33 million kickback scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Wednesday. Jeffrey Andrews, 73, of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and Adam Brosius, 55, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to separate charges. The two ran a pharmacy in Clifton that was accused of providing prescription pads to marketers that included formulas for compound medications that would provide large reimbursements from health insurers.
NJ church destroyed by arson reopens 5 years later
FRANKLIN LAKES — A Bergen County church destroyed by arson in 2019 is up and running for the local faithful once again. Sept. 17 was the relaunch date for the Most Blessed Sacrament. A special "Mass of Dedication," attended by hundreds of parishioners, was led by Cardinal Joseph Tobin,...
N.J. wedding venue declares bankruptcy, putting couples’ plans and finances in jeopardy
When her fiance’s father became terminally ill in 2022, Jackie Schaffner called the The Art Factory in Paterson to postpone her wedding. She said the owner assured her there would be no problem rescheduling the date to summer. “But once I started to ask for a new date, he...
Iconic Paterson diner Mr. G's, reopened 6 weeks ago, closing over name dispute
PATERSON — The new owners of the Mr. G’s diner, which reopened six weeks ago to praise from numerous politicians, announced they will shut down on Sunday, citing a lawsuit accusing them of stealing the iconic restaurant’s name. “Litigation over the name of our diner has presented significant operational challenges, which unfortunately prevented...
Fairfield Council Ordinance Limits Residential Development
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Mayor William Galese commended Fairfield Chief of Police Anthony Manna at Monday’s Township Council meeting on his coordination of the funeral of Det. James Ciampi.Manna is asking the township to keep the blue ribbons up for what would have been Ciampi’s 32 birthday on Oct. 21. Ribbons should be taken down on Oct. 22. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAn ordinance was passed that amends the residential zone overlay (RZO-1). This ordinance limits residential development. A resident of Fairfield Court addressed the council about this ordinance since she received a letter informing her...
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