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NJ21st – Three Years of Shining a Light
This year, the team had serious discussions about whether we would shut down, keep doing what we were doing, or expand. Given the level of disinformation and the collusion of powerful groups in this community around issues, we did not feel we had a choice but to continue. There is no way that accurate information would get to anyone about the local government if we did not exist – which is why – if you pay attention – all the predictable voices are coming out of the woodwork again.
Happy Days are Here Again: Classic Cruizers Curbside Car Show Returns to Main Street Somerville
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Happy Days are here again. A long-standing tradition that helped put Somerville on the map decades ago resumed Friday night, packing Main Street with car enthusiasts and visitors enjoying the dichotomy of Detroit iron.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER From Model T Fords, big fin Caddys and high-powered Corvettes to custom hot rods, muscle cars, motorcycles, restored pick-up trucks, imports and oddities, the Main Street landscape between Grove Street and Doughty Street is a canvas of polished chrome bumpers, fenders with curves, big block engines and more than a few sets of fuzzy dice hanging off rearview mirrors. In...
2024 Memorial Day Celebration in Kenilworth
KENILWORTH, NJ - To pay tribute to the fallen heroes who died in service for our nation, on Monday, May 27, the Kenilworth VFW will hold its annual ceremony honoring all veterans at 11 a.m sharp at the Robert Jeans Memorial Park next to the Kenilworth Veterans Center on South 21st Street. Speeches and sentimental demonstrations will be presented by distinguished veterans and local participants. All residents are invited to the event and refreshments will be served after.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more information about VFW Kenilworth Post 2230 go HERE. Related Articles: Kenilworth Veteran Sells Poppies All Month Rain or ShineDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Annual Poppy Sale to Benefit Kenilworth VFW Post 2230 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Chatham Borough Memorial Day Message: 'Love of Country, Love of Family, Love of Community, Love for Future Generations'
CHATHAM, NJ -- Council member Justin Strickland, a veteran who served in Iraq, gave a message of "Love" in his remarks at the 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Chatham Borough Firehouse on Monday. Chatham Veterans from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines were represented at the annual event, which was moved from Memorial Park to the firehouse because of the weather conditions.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Veterans in attendance included Tom Salvas (Air Force), John Eyre (Navy), John Geddes (Army), John Crouthamel (Army), Strickland (Army) and Jack Conlan (Marines). "On Memorial Day...
Find Out on Wednesday What’s Planned for Newark’s Tubman Square Streets
NEWARK — Details of a plan to improve street safety around Harriet Tubman Square are expected to be revealed on Wednesday night. City officials announced that “Mayor Baraka’s Safe Street Project Community Meeting” will be at 6 p.m. at the Newark Public Library, 5 Washington St.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “This meeting will inform the stakeholders and the community of the upcoming project that will happen in the Downtown Tubman Square Area,” the announcement from Newark People’s Assembly said. The announcement discusses "traffic-calming" measures and lane reductions on Broad and Essex streets. It follows...
EBPD: Low-Flying Aircraft Alert for Sunday and Monday at Traveling Vietnam Wall Site
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) Vietnam Wall is currently on display at the Community Arts Center (721 Cranbury Road) and is accessible to the public through Memorial Day, May 27, 2024. The almost 400-foot-long AVTT Wall is an 80 percent scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., which contains every name etched on the original memorial. Accompanying the AVTT Wall are the Cost of Freedom tributes to every U.S. military action since World War I. The East Brunswick Police Department is alerting residents of low-flying aircraft on Sunday (5/26) and Monday...
This month's Prestige Diner's Citizen of the Month is....
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Prestige Diner proudly announces Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Lazas as May's Citizen of the Month. A lifelong New Jersey resident, Lazas has made significant contributions both in military service and community involvement. Lieutenant Colonel Lazas received his commission as a United States Army Officer and Judge Advocate in 2004. He is currently serving as Deputy USPFO for the Army National Guard, and previously served on active duty as the legal advisor to the commanding general of the New Jersey National Guard. Lieutenant Colonel Lazas deployed to Iraq in 2008 – 2009 where he served...
Weekly Message From Linden Superintendent of Schools Atiya Y. Perkins
05/27/2024 – Superintendent’s Message Dear Linden Families,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As we come together to observe Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed to serve our nation. The Linden Public Schools District is grateful for their service and will never forget their contributions. Their selfless dedication ensures the freedom we cherish today. Today, we also extend our appreciation to all who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces. As the wife of a veteran, I understand the sacrifices made not only by our...
Explosion and fire at NJ utility site knocks out power in Sayreville
SAYREVILLE — An explosion at a JCP&L substation knocked out power to over 3,000 homes and businesses late Friday morning in an outage that could last into Saturday morning. JCP&L spokesman Chris Hoenig told New Jersey 101.5 that a worker with a contracted company was burned in the explosion and fire at the facility near Main Street and Sayreville Boulevard around 11:45 a.m.
Retired Piscataway Librarian Presents World War II Project for Memorial Day
PISCATAWAY, NJ – As Piscataway remembers local soldiers who lost their lives in wars and conflicts around the globe Memorial Day weekend, and honors those who have and continue to serve in the country’s military, a retired librarian from the Piscataway Public Library continues to share her passion for history, writing the untold stories of NJ servicemen who lost their lives in a classified attack during World War II. Kate Baker, who retired last December after many years of service at the library now participates with Stories Behind the Stars, a national research project comprised of volunteers...
N.J. mayor opposed hiring Jews, warned of ‘guys in big hats and curls’ in secretly recorded meeting, suit claims
The conversation, secretly recorded, was stark. The mayor of Linden and two school officials spoke bluntly about just who they thought should be hired by the school system. And who should not, according to court filings. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Do You Know Which New Jersey Town Is the Oldest In The State?
New Jersey is one of the oldest states in the nation, and our history is an incredibly rich one. Do you know the oldest town in New Jersey?. We love to dig into the Garden State history books and learn as much as we can about the amazing history of New Jersey. One of the basics is which town in the state is considered the oldest.
Watch newly hatched peregrine falcon chicks on a NJ livestream
ELIZABETH — Four male peregrine falcon chicks recently hatched at Union County’s Courthouse Tower, and they have been successfully banded, the Union County Board of County Commissioners announced. The identification bands, along with web cameras installed on the roof of the courthouse, assist the county and its wildlife...
Memorial Day 2024: What’s open, closed in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A day of remembrance to honor U.S. veterans who gave their lives for the nation, Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Many also consider it to be the unofficial start of the summer season. Government offices and financial institutions...
Hazlet and Keyport Remember--You are Invited to Memorial Day Ceremonies. Read more:
On Monday, May 27, Hazlet and Keyport will be hosting special ceremonial events to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifices for our freedom. See details: IN THE BAYSHORE: On Monday, Memorial Day, 2024, The Hazlet Township VFW 4303 will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony, May 27 at 10 a.m. All are invited to join the veterans to respect and remember our nation's fallen.The event will be held at 1776 Union Ave, Hazlet, NJ 07730-2444. In Keyport there are a series of ceremonies on Memorial Day. See flyer below: For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
10 baby falcons hatch on Bayonne, George Washington, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridges in conservation win
Ten baby falcons were welcomed to the Port Authority and MTA families when three hatched atop a tower in the shadow of the Bayonne Bridge, four hatched inside a George Washington Bridge tower and three more hatched at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Somerset County adopts ‘fiscally responsible’ budget
The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners adopted its 2024 budget, which Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson described as “fiscally responsible and consistent with our duty to support the needs of our residents and promote economic growth.”. The $270.82 million budget increases the surplus, or “fund balance,” by 9%,...
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