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City of Plainfield to Host Saturday Workshop on PILOT Tax Exemptions
PLAINFIELD, NJ — In recent years, payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements have become controversial in Plainfield. At the June Plainfield City Council meeting, Mayor Adrian Mapp and Councilor Richard Wyatt argued about the appropriate length and scope of these agreements. Mapp and his most recent mayoral runner-up couldn't even agree on what to call them, with Wyatt referring to the agreements as "tax breaks," the mayor using "tax incentive," and the council agenda calling them "tax exemptions."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At the August Council meeting, the City Council uncharacteristically decided to...
Newark East Side 4th Quarter Rally Stuns Plainfield
The following article originally appeared on the Jersey High School Sports Blog (www.jerseyhighschoolsports.com) which is run by Plainfield resident and high school sports enthusiast Noel Pyne. PLAINFIELD, NJ — In a game where regulation lasts 48 minutes, Plainfield held the lead for 47:25. When the clock struck 00:00, Newark East Side came away with a stunning upset by a score of 8-6. Junior signal caller Xavier Smith led East Side. Smith finished the game with 154 yards from the line of scrimmage, including 109-yards rushing. Smith scored with 35 seconds in regulation with a 1-yard scamper. Plainfield scored first in the first quarter...
Broken items? NJ repair event will bring them back to life for free
SUMMIT — Most of us are guilty of getting rid of household items too soon. But luckily, there’s an upcoming event in Union County to stop the cycle and teach sustainability. "If you have an item that you love that's broken but can be fixed, this is a...
Home on the range? Inman Golf Center in Edison may be redeveloped into this
EDISON – Plans to redevelop the Inman Golf Center, which have been in the works for several years, may soon be teeing off. The Township Council unanimously has designated Fairway Country LLC as the redeveloper of the 1000 Inman Ave. property, the longtime site of the driving range and miniature golf course. Council Vice President Margot Harris and Councilman Ajay Patil were absent from the meeting. ...
Support the Johnson Girls Tennis Team Today, Sept. 3!
CLARK, NJ — The Johnson girls tennis team plays Linden today, September 3, at 4 p.m., on the tennis courts behind Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School.Come out today to support the team in its season opener.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Luxury rental community🔑opens in Montclair & your fall 🍂 home prep checklist
Happy Tuesday North Jersey! I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. While you may feel bummed because we've now reached the unofficial end to summer, remember there is still a ton to look forward to as we move into the fall season. This includes fall-themed drinks, apple picking, pumpkin carving, football season,...
These are the Central Jersey school superintendent salaries by district, NJ's 10 most paid
In a state with some of the highest property taxes in the nation, with most of that money going to the public school system, the salaries of school superintendents have often been a heated point of contention. Former Gov. Chris Christie, as the nation was recovering from the great recession in 2011, instituted a $175,000 annual salary cap for the school superintendents. ...
Want cookies, Asian food, Euro fashion? Check out these new North Jersey businesses
The Record, NorthJersey.com, the Daily Record and the New Jersey Herald want to keep you up to date on all the newest shops, restaurants and service providers moving into your towns. Below is a roundup of businesses that recently opened or are coming soon. Are you opening a business in North Jersey? Get the word...
Agenda Now Available for Clark's September 3rd BOE Monthly Meeting
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 3. The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately go into Executive Session, not open to the public.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The portion of the meeting open to the public will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Clark Council Chambers located at 315 Westfield Avenue. For a copy of the September 3rd agenda, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ ANCHOR payment coming; what to know about your rebate
New Jersey homeowners and renters will soon receive either first-time or renewal applications for the Communities for Homeowners and Renters — ANCHOR — program, established to provide relief for the majority of New Jerseyans who meet the income threshold. Here's what you need to know about the application, including the filing deadline and...
NJ Hispanic Community Anticipates Film Screening and Fundraiser
In honor of the 125th anniversary of the 65th Infantry Regiment, the New Jersey Hispanic community is set to host a film screening and Q&A session with filmmaker Noemi Figueroa Soulet for the PBS award-winning documentary, “The Borinqueneers,” as part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.Narrated by actor Hector Elizondo, "The Borinqueneers," explores the remarkable stories of valor, triumph, and challenges faced by the 65th Infantry Regiment — the only Hispanic-segregated unit in U.S. Army history. Utilizing rare archival footage and interviews with veterans, commanding officers, and historians, the film showcases the courage and determination of Puerto...
N.J. Football Players of the Week: Our picks in every conference for Week 0
After a winter and spring of lifting, running and bonding and a preseason of sweat and high hopes, the New Jersey high school football season finally got underway this past weekend. Some guys were a little more ready than others. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Will New Jersey Have A Beautiful Local Summer?
Have you been looking forward to local summer at the Jersey Shore? Have you wondered how the weather is going to be?. We all look forward to the days at the Jersey Shore when the summer weather is still around, but all the tourists have found their way back home.
Can Avoiding Police Checkpoints in NJ Land You in Jail?
As we approach another holiday weekend, it's worthwhile to take a moment and review something that many people ask,. Can I be arrested if I try to avoid a police checkpoint?. The easiest way to respond to that question is, it depends. Okay, so let's say you're driving down the...
Tolls On 4 New Jersey Bridges Just Increased Again This Weekend
If you find yourself going from New Jersey to Pennsylvania pretty often, you'll find yourself starting to pay more when you cross over the bridge to PA. My wife and I head over to Pennsylvania probably once a month or so, we both grew up about 30 minutes outside of the Philadelphia area and still have a lot of family that live there.
Are NJ Residents at Risk of Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus?
"NJ Residents Urged to Take Precautions Against Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus" It is mosquito season and until we get cold weather moving in it is a time in the Garden State to deal with mosquitos. Living in South Jersey I have dealt with my fair share of mosquitos, so I know they can be a real pest during summer at the Jersey Shore.
N.J. woman mistakenly jailed for 2 weeks can’t sue cops, appeals court rules
A New Jersey woman who was arrested at gunpoint and spent two weeks in a jail for someone else’s parole violation cannot sue the U.S. Marshals and police officers who detained her, an appeals court ruled last week. Judith Maureen Henry, now 74, was held five years ago at...
West Nile Virus Reported In 4 New Jersey Counties
Do you feel like you're constantly swatting and smacking when you leave the house this summer trying to prevent a mosquito from settling on your skin long enough to bite you?. You're not alone. I can't go in my backyard without being swarmed. They've been really bad in some spots throughout the state.
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