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South Brunswick Municipal Offices Closed for Memorial Day
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - All South Brunswick Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday. Also closed for the holiday are the South Brunswick Public Library and all township schools.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the township, there will be no recycling or trash collection in South Brunswick on Monday due to Memorial Day. All materials scheduled for collection on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday. Residents can expect a delay in trash and recycling collection this week due to the upcoming holiday. The township advises residents to leave all materials at the curb as usual and await collection. Questions may be directed to the South Brunswick Solid Waste & Recycling Department at (732)329-4000 ext. 7274. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
What's new at the Jersey Shore in summer 2024? Here are 9 things you need to know
Brooklyn Adams, the owner of Lava Java in Lavallette, has hired and trained her crew, over-ordered supplies, and is putting the finishing touches on a new, full-service coffee window that can alleviate the long lines inside the cafe. The weeks leading up to Memorial Day have been slower than last...
Sayreville Resident Brings American Flags to Neighbors for Memorial Day
SAYREVILLE, NJ - Sayreville resident Fred Block plans to help his neighborhood prepare for Memorial Day by providing them with American flags through his "Patriotic Flags of Sayreville" project. Block's goal was to provide as many of his neighbors as possible with 18x12 flags and put them on their curbs in time for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. Block’s “Patriotic Flags of Sayreville” has already been spreading patriotism in the borough by putting American flags on the Main Street bridge that goes over the Garden State Parkway, as well as at the Sayreville Little League fields and...
10 most expensive homes sold in Middlesex County, May 13-19
A house in Monroe Township that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Middlesex County in the past week. In total, 57 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $544,793. The average price per square foot ended up at $325.
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...
Line Dancing and Beach Volleyball in Robbinsville| Register Now!
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Has learning how to line dance been on your bucket list? Have you dreamed of recreating the iconic volleyball scene from Top Gun? If either of these sounds appealing to you, the Robbinsville Department of Recreation may have just what you’re looking for!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For just $15 for two nights, Steppin’ In will offer adult line dancing lessons for first timers. Each class runs for an hour, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., at the Robbinsville Senior Center, 1117 Route 130, on June 6 and 13. For those...
New Brunswick Getting $88K Clean Communities Grant from State to Fight Litter
NEW BRUNSWICK – The city will use at least part of a state grant distributed through an anti-litter campaign to purchase bags and gloves for volunteer trash pickups. New Brunswick will receive $88,678.55 as its share of $27 million the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued this week through the New Jersey Clean Communities Council to municipalities and counties throughout the state.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER NJCCC Executive Director JoAnn Gemenden and NJCCC board president Linda Doherty announced the funding payouts Wednesday at an event at the Avenel Performing Arts Center...
East Brunswick: Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall has a 'Touching' Opening Day
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Freddie Bonner of East BrunswickCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mickey Bosko of East Brunswick Jan Elkins of East Brunswick Kenny Gonder of East Brunswick Killed in Action, Vietnam WarDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. As the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall rose from the ground in East Brunswick today, residents and veterans remembered those from the township and the nation who died in the 10-year-long conflict that involved 3.2 million service members and left 58,318 Americans dead in a war that...
Celebrate Middlesex County returns June 8. Here's what planned
The heart of New Jersey has reason to show itself off with pride. Residents are invited to explore all the county has to offer at "Celebrate Middlesex County" on June 8, when the county will host the annual free, family-friendly event at Roosevelt Park in Edison. The day focuses on the programs, services and...
Millstone property management company illegally asked applicants about criminal pasts: AG
MILLSTONE−The state Division on Civil Rights has issued notices of violation against a township-based property management company, saying that it asked applicants about criminal pasts in violation of the New Jersey Fair Chance in Housing Act. Penn Properties LLC was cited in connection with 19 properties that it operates...
North Brunswick's Guide to Summer Water Safety: Tips from Local Experts
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Hillsborough Draped in Red, White & Blue for Memorial Day Veterans' Recognition and Parade
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township paid tribute to its veterans and their families Saturday with a sit-down breakfast followed by a parade in their honor that concluded at the Garden of Honor at the municipal building. "In Hillsborough, we are of the opinion that we can never do enough to recognize and honor our veterans and military personnel, those men and women who selflessly dedicated their lives to serve our nation," said Mayor Robert Britting, Jr.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Army veteran and Hillsborough resident Meghann Valeo served as the 2024 Memorial Day Parade Grand...
Edison Municipal Offices Closed for Memorial Day
EDISON, NJ - All township municipal offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday. Also closed for the holiday are all three branches of the Edison Public Library and all Edison Township schools. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The township will not be collecting curbside garbage or recycling on Memorial Day. Garbage and recycling scheduled for pick up on Monday, in Recycling Sections #6 and #7, will be picked up on Tuesday. Garbage scheduled for collection on Tuesday will be picked up on Wednesday, according to the township. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Crayola Searching For Lawrenceville, NJ Student to Reunite Artwork
Crayola, the crayon company, has asked for the public's help in reuniting a former Mercer County, New Jersey student with a piece of art that she created when she was a child. NBC10 Philadelphia is reporting that Crayola has dug into its archives for its Campaign for Creativity. The company wants to highlight the importance of children being creative and artistic.
New Jersey veterans surprised with medals for their service
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. (PIX11) – Four veterans in New Jersey thought they were simply going to be recognized for their service. What ended up happening was a little bit more. Eugene Holland, Michael Bongo, Bob Saiewitz and Joseph Hellerman live together at Brandywine Princeton in South Brunswick, where they received service medals from the State […]
Air Force Chaplain is Grand Marshal For Monday's New Brunswick-Highland Park Memorial Day Parade
NEW BRUNSWICK and HIGHLAND PARK – The grand marshal of Monday’s annual Memorial Day Parade is an Air Force chaplain who serves the spiritual needs of military personnel in many ways. Lt. Louis A. Mattina is the 514 Air Mobility Wing Chaplain at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, where he provides counseling, unit visitation, invocations and advises leadership on all areas of morale, ethics, religious accommodations and spiritual well-being.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He also celebrates baptisms, weddings, funerals and presides at liturgical services. This year’s annual Veterans Day event will begin in New Brunswick, with...
Stay safe: DWI checkpoints planned in NJ for Memorial Day weekend
🔴 DWI checkpoints will be set up in two Monmouth County towns this weekend. As we gear up for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force has announced it will be conducting two DWI checkpoints this weekend, Allenhurst Police Chief and County DWI Task Force Coordinator, Michael Schneider announced.
Couples wanted: NJ shore county hosting a free group wedding
💍 A group wedding is scheduled for June 26 at a golf course. 💍 The group wedding is a trial run for potential future events. Engaged couples are being given the opportunity to tie the knot for free. They just have to be willing to share the spotlight with other lovebirds.
Yankee Doodle Tap Room Is One Of New Jersey’s Oldest Bars To Date
Looking for a spot with some amazing food and drinks that also happens to be packed with a ton of history? This Princeton, NJ landmark is not only an amazing spot to grab food and drinks for a night out, but it's actually one of the oldest bars in the entire state of New Jersey!
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.
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