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The most haunted road in America is in New Jersey
đ» The most haunted road in America is in New Jersey, according to SIXT. Where is the most haunted road in the United States?. Itâs in New Jersey, according to a report by international mobility service provider, SIXT. The company used search trends on Google and TikTok to...
Local donation drive for North Carolina residents affected by hurricane shatters expectations
The mayors of Suffern and Mahwah, as well as the owner of Ridgewood Moving Services, first announced the drive on Friday on social media with list of much needed items. Donations have since poured in.
Montville Introduces $400 Per Tree Removal Ordinance, Steals Residentsâ Lawn Signs
MONTVILLE, NJ â If residents want to remove a tree, they would have to pony up $400 under an ordinance introduced by the Montville Township Committee. The tree fee is one of a handful of property-related topics taken up by the committee at its Sept. 24 meeting.The tree contribution fee in this ordinance is $160 more than in the ordinance they introduced at the July meeting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe proposed ordinance, which states that such laws are required by the state, allows for the removal of three trees per year...
NJ high school accused of banning yellow ribbons honoring Israeli hostages: âBlatant antisemitismâ
A New Jersey high school banned yellow ribbons meant to symbolize support for the Israeli hostages during a club fair â a âblatantââ display of antisemitism, furious critics say. Some Fair Lawn High School parents and the group StopAntisemitism also complained that the presence of Israelâs flag during the event, which was partly promoting a trip to Israel, was not allowed because the administration deemed it too âpoliticalâ â while members of the Muslim Student Association were allowed to display a keffiyeh. âWhat happened at Fair Lawn High School is an alarming case of hypocrisy and blatant antisemitism,â said Liora Rez, founder of StopAntisemitism....
Morris Plains neighbors protest proposed fast-food drive-thru
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. (PIX11) â Neighbors in Morris Plains are trying to stop the town from turning an old Friendlyâs restaurant into a McDonaldâs 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 [âŠ]
Paterson developer to remove playground from park where addicts shoot up
PATERSON â Charles Florio, the cityâs most prominent developer, said he got tired of seeing drug addicts occupying a playground on Auburn Street. âI see the drug addicts all over the streets in Paterson,â Florio said, âbut when they actually take over a park, thatâs beyond embarrassing.â ...
Sparta Superintendent Presents Bond Referendum Plans: Alpine School Expansion, Facility Upgrades
SPARTA, NJ â At the September 26 Sparta Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Matthew Beck presented his plans for an expansion to Alpine Elementary School and facility upgrades to all schools. The estimated $55 million price tag would have to be approved by Sparta voters in a referendum: $35 million for the additions and $20 million for the facility improvements. In laying out the timeline Beck anticipated a referendum vote in September 2025.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERTogether with architect Allen Barnett of DiCara and Rubino, Beck explained the need to provide additional...
Most Recent Soil Investigation Reveals Toxins on Schedler Property
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The most recent grid soil investigation conducted at the Zabriskie-Schedler House & Property (Schedler Property) revealed toxins throughout the property. In May 2024, Matrix New World Engineering (Matrix) performed a soil investigation on the berm portion of the site that revealed several sample locations contained benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(a)pyrene, lead and mercury. After the berm area tested positive for toxins, Matrix began the grid soil investigation to determine if toxins spread throughout the site. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe grid investigation consisted of 28 samples retrieved from a 10,000-square-foot location on the property. Of those...
October is Monarch Butterflies Month in NJ thanks to local teen's efforts
Over the last few years, a North Jersey Girl Scout has turned a pandemic project into a statewide effort to promote awareness for monarch butterflies as well as protect and improve wildlife habitats in her town and around the state. The monarch butterfly, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, is...
Lohud football team of the week: Vote now in our poll
We believe it's critical to honor the collective efforts of teammates, so we're again singling out a team of the week. You make the call, though. Check out what the finalists got done over the weekend and vote. The poll will remain open until 3 p.m. on Wednesday and we'll announce the winner on...
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