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Roseland to Impose an 'Outright' Ban on All Short-Term Rentals
ROSELAND, NJ -- Mayor James Spango said that a five-year old ordinance regulating short-term rentals in the borough will now be tightened to impose a full ban on these types of rentals in town. In 2019, the Roseland Borough Council passed an ordinance requiring a license in order to offer...
Hit the Gas on that Zamboni: East Brunswick Gears Up for New Hockey Rink
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - At Monday night's meeting, the East Brunswick Township Council approved expenses for the construction of the proposed two-sheet ice hockey rink/facility at 110 Tices Lane and Renee Road. It is likely that the long-anticipated project will come in under budget. The full proposal for the rink...
COMMENTARY: True Diversity will be achieved when we don’t have to ‘celebrate’ it
There was a diversity celebration held on the square of the Morristown Green this past weekend. It was an upbeat affair attended by scores of cheerful people who seemed interested in achieving the vision of the festival’s sponsors: that all people should be treated with dignity, respect, and understanding.
Lambertville Police Release Late June Police Blotter
LAMBERTVILLE, NJ - Lambertville Police released a blotter for mid June through early July. Officers responded to a business on Bridge Street at about 9:41 a.m. June 19 for a female refusing to leave. The situation was de-escalated and the woman left without incident. Sgt. Gramlich was the investigating officer.
Kenilworth Rec Announces Middle School Level Soccer Tryouts for 2024-25 Fall Season
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Recreation Department recently made the following announcement regarding the upcoming Middle School Level Soccer Tryouts for the 2024-2025 season. Please see the following message. All Kenilworth Students going into 6th, 7th, & 8th grade in the 2024-25 School Year are eligible to try out!
Field trip, class size, bathrooms discussed in Bernards Township
BERNARDS TWP. – Saving a middle school tradition, feedback on class sizes and student bathrooms, and potential restrictions on student smartphone use were among the topics at a lively mid-summer Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 22. The imperiled tradition is the annual springtime, one-night trip that eighth...
NJ Transit Experiences Major Delays Due to Downed Power Lines
RAHWAY, NJ — On Sunday, July 21, NJ Transit service experienced major delays due to downed power lines on the tracks. Services were suspended from Newark to Metro Park. The Rahway Police Department made the announcement around 5:10 p.m. on Sunday. At the time, the Rahway PD said that NJ Transit was on the scene, and repairs were underway.
82-year-old killed in Route 287 crash in Bernards Twp.
BERNARDS TWP. - State Police say an 82-year-old Middlesex man was killed Wednesday, July 17 when the car he was driving veered off Route 287 and crashed into a tree in the township. According to State Police, troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 1:46 p.m. where they found...
Proposed Skyline Drive standalone cell phone tower nixed in North Caldwell
NORTH CALDWELL – Significant changes have been made to the proposed cellphone tower installation plan. The council previously awarded separate contracts to T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, to construct one tower east of Skyline Drive and the other at the corner of Mountain Avenue and Arbor Road. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK:...
Five questions facing Rutgers football with Big Ten Media Days set to begin
It’s been a while since Rutgers football has started a season that’s been so highly anticipated as the one that’s about to begin. There are plenty of reasons for that. The Scarlet Knights are coming off their first winning season in 10 years. They return the Big Ten’s leading running back. The bulk of a stout defense is coming back. And Greg Schiano’s team will face a schedule that’s not quite as daunting with Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State not on the 2024 slate.
Opponents and Their Lawyer Speak Out; Princeton Council, Not Swayed, Green Lights Seminary Apartment Project
Princeton, NJ – The opposition to the 238-unit apartment complex on Stockton Street at Hibben Road turned out in force Monday night, July 22, as Princeton Council held its public hearing on the ordinance establishing a redevelopment plan for the 4-plus acre site. Many of the same people who...
Local Rahway Filmmakers Speak to Students at City's TeenWorks Program
RAHWAY, NJ — The brotherly duo of Isaiah and Joshua Moorehead, two-thirds of the filmmaking team Local Losers (the third member is their childhood friend and fellow Rahway High School alumna Lauren Elise), spoke to 18 RHS students on Monday, July 22, at the Rahway Recreation Center. The students were there as part of TeenWorks, the city's six-week summer youth employment program. The brothers stopped by to share a bit about their journey from RHS graduates to burgeoning (and already award-winning!) filmmakers.
Robert Louis B. Sanz
Robert Louis B. Sanz of Houston, Texas and Princeton, N.J., passed away suddenly, of cardiac arrest, Saturday, July 13, 2024, while enjoying a cold morning swim. He was on a pilgrimage visit to his grandfather, Arthur G. Boughner’s home, Brookhaven, in Confluence, where he fondly recalled his childhood summers.
Sanitary Sewer Collapse on Grant Ave. Slows Roselle Park Commuters
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Borough of Roselle Park has announced that there was a sanitary sewer collapse at the intersection of East Grant Avenue last Wednesday. Consequently, traffic west of Galloping Hill Road was shut down while crews began emergency repairs. While the road surface was stable, the...
I-78 Crash Slows Traffic In Lehigh Valley: PennDOT
All lanes of Interstate 78 are closed in Williams Township after a crash near the New Jersey border, according to transportation officials. The wreck happened in the westbound lanes near Exit 71 (PA 33) around 2:35 p.m., said PennDOT on the 511pa website. The closures were still in effect as...
Chatham Township Committee to Hold Special Virtual Meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Colony Pool Repair Design & Sending Out Bids
CHATHAM, NJ -- The Chatham Township Committee has scheduled a special virtual meeting to discuss the design plans for the crumbling walls at the Colony Pool and approve the solicitation of bids for the repair work at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. To view the agenda and join the virtual...
Catherine Grace Hanlon
Catherine Grace Hanlon, 97 of Wall Twp. and formerly of Roselle passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune after a brief illness. Catherine was born in Elizabeth to the late Thomas J. and Mary A. (née Duffy) Hanlon and had resided in Roselle for many years before.
Milltown Police Departments Hiring Crossing Guards for Upcoming School Year
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Police Department is hiring school crossing guards for the 2024-25 Milltown School District academic year. "As a school crossing guard, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our children as they travel to and from school," Milltown Chief of Police Christopher Johnson said. "Your presence will provide peace of mind for parents and create a safer environment for everyone. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to give back to your community, safeguard our children, and be a positive role model."
Prominent Harvard scholar criticized by conservative lawmakers is leaving for Princeton
Khalil Gibran Muhammad, a prominent scholar of race and African American history, is leaving Harvard University to join Princeton University’s faculty following high-profile attacks on his work from Republican critics in Congress last December. Muhammad, who teaches a popular “race and racism” course at the Harvard Kennedy School, said...
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