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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...
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...
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...
The Editorial Staff at Mashed.com Select New Jersey’s Best Diner
So I do have to go on record saying we have more than just one diner that is among the best in the nation. Many of our great diners can hold their own to any in America. According to Google AI Overview, "New Jersey is known as the diner capital of the world and has more diners than any other state in the United States." It's estimated that New Jersey has over 500 diners around the state.
Nearly 30 Catholic schools have closed in N.J. in recent years. See the list.
It is a saga that has played out repeatedly in New Jersey: Parents, students and alumni mourning the abrupt loss of a beloved Catholic school. The latest example is in Jersey City, where the 138-year-old St. Nicholas Catholic School permanently closed over the summer. If you purchase a product or...
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...
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...
West Orange’s First Cannabis Dispensary Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Pure Natural Vibes made history on August 31, 2024, when it opened as West Orange’s first cannabis dispensary. They recently hosted a grand opening with a ribbon cutting that was attended by Mayor Susan McCartney and Council Members Asmeret Ghebremicael and Michelle Casalino as well as the owners and staff of the store.Since marijuana was legalized in 2021, the state and the township have been working out the procedures for opening businesses, and it’s been a long, slow process.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERCo-founders Darnnelle and Nordia Gibbs...
Dionne Warwick getting NJ street named after her
“You can take the guy out of the neighborhood, but you can’t take the neighborhood out of the guy.”. It’s a favorite phrase of Frankie Valli’s. It was never truer than last year when, right there in his old neighborhood in Newark, a street was named after him. Frankie Valli Way. He was there last April for the ceremony.
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
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...
Borough of Roselle Announces Community Clean-Up Event
ROSELLE, NJ - Residents of Roselle are invited to help make their community litter-free. The Borough of Roselle, in partnership with New Jersey Clean Communities and Inroads to Opportunities, is hosting a fall community cleanup event on Friday at 10 a.m. The event will be at 210 Chestnut Street. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Borough of Roselle says supplies will be provided onsite. There is no fee to participate. For more information, you may contact the Borough of Roselle at 908-245-5600. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Planned maintenance work closes lane on Bayonne, Verrazzano-Narrows bridges
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Lane closures on the Bayonne and Verrazzano-Narrows bridges will cause some delays for motorists coming into Staten Island. Currently, one Staten Island-bound upper and lower level lane is closed on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge due to planned work, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. It is advised that motorists allow for extra travel time and drive with caution.
Mandatory NYC composting now in effect on Staten Island: here’s everything you need to know
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York City compost program has been years in the making, but on Sunday, Staten Islanders will be required to begin separating their organic waste from the rest of their trash. While composting efforts date back multiple mayoral administrations, this will be the first...
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 […]
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 food situation this week in NYC . . . got a key for the ice cream freezer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Call it post-traumatic stress disorder or deja vu. But I’m beginning to feel a lot like I did in 2020 watching others hoard toilet paper with news of the port strike last week — and, well, hoarding food just for the sake of hoarding.
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