Plainfield
Politics
Cranford Community Happenings Through October
What’s Happening in Cranford in September? CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast compiles what's happening in Cranford, starting with her terrific podcast. Upcoming events include:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERCranford Radio Podcast — Community Access Unlimited Provides Training Through T.eat.ch Café 👨🍳CAU recently opened the T.eat.ch Café at their Elizabeth headquarters. One of the first graduates of the culinary training program is Cranford resident Joshua Moreines. He, along with Sandie Lynch of CAU, are my guests on this week’s episode.Listen to Cranford Radio podcast Town-Wide Garage Sale - Saturday, September 28 🚗🏡DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE...
Edison Township Tables Ordinance Limiting Time the Public May Address the Council
EDISON, NJ - The township council has tabled an ordinance to limit the time a person may address the council during meetings and eliminate the opportunity for rebuttal. The council unanimously voted to table the proposal and form a subcommittee to discuss revisions to the ordinance.Councilman John Poyner said the council should form a subcommittee to discuss this ordinance to follow state statutes. The subcommittee would consider comments made by the public and council members, and report to the council with an amended ordinance, according to Poyner.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe subcommittee will include...
Discover Summit Chorale: A Musical Treasure in NJ
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit is fortunate to have such a deep history in the arts & culture. Among the many different organizations, Summit Chorale is a perfect example of what the community offers. TAPinto Summit recently interviewed Carly DaSilva of Summit Chorale to learn more about what the historical group does and what exciting events are upcoming. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTEROrganization: Summit ChoraleYour Name/Title: Carly DaSilva, Membership Co-Chair & Soprano IILocation: Summit, NJ, and the surrounding areaEmail: membership@summitchorale.orgDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE.How long has...
New Providence Community Steps up to Fund Baseball/Softball Field Upgrade
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Athletic Director Vincent Carangelo announced at the Thursday, Sep. 26 Board of Education (BOE) meeting that the funding goals for the baseball and softball field renovations have been reached through the generous contributions of the community.Carangelo first presented the plan to renovate the district’s baseball and softball fields in June. He explained that the district has received a Local Recreation Improvement grant of $63,000 for the project, but it is not enough for the costly field renovation plan. Therefore, the district opted to crowdsource another $50,000 through schoolfundr.org. The community responded and...
Rutgers' Top Advocate in Trenton, Washington Taking on Expanded Role
NEW BRUNSWICK - In her nearly three-decade career advocating for Rutgers on Capitol Hill, Francine Newsome Pfeiffer has regularly called on the skills she developed as a first-generation student at Rutgers. “What has drawn me to this path is the transformative power of higher education. Education is the clearest investment we can make for social mobility in this country,” Pfeiffer said. “Every single opportunity I've had, Rutgers opened those doors for me, and I'm very driven to make those same doors open for others.” CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPfeiffer, appointed senior vice...
Mosquito Spray Scheduled for Parts of Edison Township
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission will be spraying parts of Edison Township on Thursday from 6:30 PM to 11:59 PM. The rain date will be Monday. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe spray will be applied to the area between Livingston Avenue and Ten Eyck Place (east of Grover Avenue), and East of Route 1 between Main Street, Woodbridge Avenue, and Mill Road. To see the spray map, click here. The commission will be spraying the chemical Etofenprox and will be applied from the ground by a truck using low volume (LV) or ultra-low volume (ULV) techniques. All chemicals used are approved by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station for the control of adult mosquitoes. Although these chemicals are not harmful to humans, residents are still advised to avoid exposure. The county advises residents to limit their time outdoors while spraying is being conducted, do not leave animals outside at this time, and do not touch any surfaces that are still wet from the chemicals. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Staying home for the weekend? Enjoy a fall festival this last week of September.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Before snow is even a thought in our heads, it is officially time to enjoy fall. Here are some things to do around Staten Island this weekend as the festival season is coming to a close. Did we miss an upcoming event on this list?...
Newark Council OKs Revised Budget, Boosting Library Funding
NEWARK — A revised budget approved by City Council on Friday includes additional funding for public safety buildings and the public library, bringing total spending to $968.151 million, according to the business administrator, and will mean a tax increase of $216.68 for a home at the average assessed value.The updated spending plan, approved by a unanimous vote, followed an outpouring of public support earlier this month, including a rally that drew over 100 people seeking added library funding.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe budget increases public safety dollars by about $20 million...
New Jersey requires threat assessment teams, but impact has been hard to measure
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Every New Jersey school is required to have a threat assessment team prepared to respond to school threats, such as the online social media threats several districts received earlier this month.These teams are also tasked with making all schools feel safe, which many experts say is equally or more important for violence prevention than how schools and law enforcement respond to individual threats.The state’s threat assessment law, which required teams to be in place by September 2023, is based on the Secret Service threat assessment...
Parts of Seaview Avenue, other Staten Island streets, to close for road work next week
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will be paving a number of Staten Island’s streets next week, including major thoroughfares like North Railroad and Seaview avenues. All work is subject to change due to weather or the need for emergency road repairs. If...
Last Chance to Register for 2024-2025 Arts & Crafts Program with Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) will resume its free arts and crafts program for children and adults with special needs for a new season on Oct. 7, to be held monthly on Mondays through May 5, 2025, at the Monmouth Court Community Center located at 26 Monmouth Court in Livingston.The deadline to RSVP is Friday, Sept. 27 BY CLICKING HERE or by contacting Parul Khemka at lacdlivingstonnj@gmail.com. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe activity will run from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the following Mondays: Oct. 7 Nov. 11 Dec. 2 Jan. 6 Feb. 3 March 10 April 7 May 5 Both adult and student volunteers will be present to supervise the activities at each meeting. All participants are asked to enter and exit through the side door of the building. To find out if a date has been canceled due to inclement weather, contact the LACD at lacdlivingstonnj@gmail.com or Cori Chiarolanzio at 973-535-7961 ext. 7102. To learn more about the LACD, visit www.facebook.com/lacdnj or www.livingstonnj.org/LACD. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Governor Livingston High School Celebrates Spirit Week
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School celebrated Spirit Week the week of September 16, in anticipation for the annual Friday Night Lights football game on September 20.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Highlanders kicked off Spirit Week on Monday with Pajama Day. Students took advantage of this opportunity to show up to school in their pajamas and stay comfy all day long.“I like pajama day because it gives me a chance to be comfortable at school,” freshman Bridget Whelan said.The day also coincided with Senior Sunrise, so the seniors were able to arrive early...
‘Day of Service’ initiative focuses on beautifying Staten Island’s North Shore
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with National Grid, assembling a group of nearly 40 volunteers to clean and beautify the streets of the Downtown Staten Island Commercial District. “I am proud of our team and the dedication they showed in order to help...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.