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Wayne Township Memorial Day Parade Cancelled Due to Weather
WAYNE, NJ - Sadly, due to the persistent rain in the forecast, Wayne Township's Memorial Day Parade is canceled this year, according to the Wayne Parks and Recreation Department. There is no rain date for the parade, however, the Township will be hosting a Memorial Service at Noon at the American Legion Hall - 55 Mountainview Boulevard in Wayne.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "We invite members of the public and our service organizations to join us as we pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces," said Tim Roetman, the Director of the Wayne Parks & Rec Dept. "Mayor Vergano will be hosting the ceremony." And, this year's Memorial Day Parade's Grand Marshall Specialist/Team Leader Lionel Torres-Bush will address the audience in attendance there as well. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
These North Jersey Pools Offer Day Passes To Non-Residents
Cool off at North Jersey pools, many of which are now open for the season. Here's which ones offer day-passes to non-residents:. Bogota: Day passes offered to Bergen County residents only at $15 per person. Check the website for hours. Darlington State Park, Mahwah: Bergen County adults can enter for...
Memorial Day storms knock out power for thousands in North Jersey
Strong wind gusts from a series of rainstorms knocked out power to thousands of New Jersey residents on Monday afternoon including several hundred in Morris County. Almost 400 homes in Randloph and about 200 in Denville and Parsippany were without electricity as of 3:20 p.m., according to Jersey Central Power & Light. About 100 customers were also without power in Morris Plains.
New Jersey has one of the worst places for bed bug infestations
Did anyone else’s parents tuck them in as child by saying “Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite” and did it leave you with a fear of bed bugs from that point on?. Just me? Oh cool. Well, residents of one New Jersey...
When does NYC congestion pricing start? With just weeks left, the countdown is on.
As of Monday, there are less than five weeks left until the start of one of the most controversial programs in the MTA’s history: Congestion pricing will come to New York City. In April the MTA announced Sunday, June 30 as the date the program will take effect. “Starting...
3 N.J. counties under a flood advisory early Monday evening
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:02 p.m. in effect until 4 p.m. for Bergen, Essex and Hudson counties. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn...
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.
Nutley Hometown Hero Bryan Dieterle Returned Home Saturday
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Hometown Hero Bryan Dieterle returned from deployment in the US Army on Wednesday. The First Lieutenant has been serving his country since 2021.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He returned to Nutley on Saturday, May 25 and gathered with family and friends beneath his Hometown Hero banner on Franklin Ave. Since the first banner was set in place May 7, the Township of Nutley Hometown Hero banner program has spread across the community recognizing the service of more than 50 residents, past and present. Did you spot the banner of someone you know? Take a photograph and send it to TAPinto Nutley at Nutley@TAPinto.net. Related Article: Maj. Adrienne M. Smith First Nutley Hometown Hero Banner Honoree For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Nutley Remembers Her Fallen with Ceremonies Before the 103rd Memorial Day Parade
NUTLEY, NJ - “Remember and Honor” are printed on Nutley’s Memorial Day 103rd Parade program. The day kicked off Monday morning, May 27 by laying wreaths on the Nutley war memorials. It continued with the Firefighters' Memorial Service at the Public Safety Building led by Fire Chief Paul Cafone and Commissioner Alphone Petracco. Afterward, everyone assembled at the Frank V. Tangorra Field, also known as the Nutley Park Oval, for the parade. The weather held together for the ceremonies and parade following early morning showers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year’s grand marshal...
Hackensack Acting Like it Wants to Become a Filming Destination in NJ
HACKENSACK, NJ - The city has passed an ordinance that sets the stage for it to become a filming destination. On May 21, the city passed a filming ordinance which requires any entity from a non-profit to a major motion picture studio to acquire a permit at least three days before filming needs to occur.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fees range from $25 per day for a non-profit to $1,000 per day for a motion picture studio. Those wishing to use public property for filming also need to carry the proper amount of liability insurance. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Paterson Veterans Council Honors Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Veterans Council held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Hill of Heroes on Monday, a solemn event dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. "Today, as I stand among my brothers and sisters from all wars, it's a profound reminder of the bond we share, forged in the crucible of combat," Tony Vancheri, President of the Paterson Veterans Council said. "We've witnessed the unimaginable, standing side by side, watching...
Memorial Park In Wayne Honors Lance Corporal Ralph Valt: A Tribute to a Fallen Marine
WAYNE, NJ – In Wayne Township, out behind the Village Inn on Runnymeade Drive, there is a narrow park that follows the Preakness Brook south for a bit and is connected to one street – Hamilton Avenue. It holds a newly renovated playground, a basketball court and a soccer field. It’s a popular place on soccer weekends, with local streets sometimes almost blocked by parked cars down the length of each side road. This is Lance Corporal Ralph Valt Memorial Park, dedicated to Ralph Valt, a Wayne High School cross-country runner who enlisted in the Marines a...
Fallen signal wire to blame for NJ Transit suspension, Murphy mad
🚉The NE Corridor & North Jersey Coast Line were suspended Wednesday afternoon. 🚉Gov. Phil Murphy demanded Amtrak address its "equipment vulnerabilities" NJ Transit riders had a better commute Thursday morning after a complete suspension of service on the Northeast Corridor and the North Jersey Coast Line on Wednesday but it was not good enough for Gov. Phil Murphy who blasted Amtrak on his social media.
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