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Short Hills Resident Suggests Adding Wording About Survivors to 9/11 Memorial
MILLBURN, NJ — Jean Pasternak spoke to township committee members about adding wording about survivors to the Millburn 9/11 memorial. She stated, “I have written to each of you about the 9/11 Memorial aspect of adding this survivor wording on the different plaques, and I did get a reply, and I appreciate those replies.”
Mount Olive Pirates bring swimming, camaraderie and summer memories to township children for over 50 years
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The Mount Olive Pirates Swim Team has brought competitive swimming during the summer to children ages 5 to 18 for more than 50 years. “Our team prides itself in being a very tight-knit family with a passion for swimming,” Michelle Melendez fundraising coordinator for the team said. “The team was formed in 1972, one year after the Solar Swim Club opened its doors and 100 years after the founding of Mount Olive Township.
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.
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."
Utility pole crash leads to drunk driving charge for Long Valley FedEx driver
WASHINGTON TWP. - A 46-year-old FedEx driver from Long Valley was arrested for driving under the influence after his truck crashed into a utility pole in Hackettstown on Tuesday, July 16. Officers were on a motor vehicle stop near 100 Main St. when, at about 2:39 p.m., when they heard...
Union County Connects Unveils Brand New Mural in Roselle Park
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The borough grew a little brighter recently, as Union County Connects, a 501(c)(3) charity that advocates for safer trail networks in Union County, unveiled a brand-new mural featuring a historical rendition of the Rahway Valley Railroad Engines. Painted on the Son-Rise Document Solutions building at the outskirts of the borough, the mural welcomes travelers into Roselle Park.
West Orange Basketball Champion Elliot Cadeau Creates AAU Basketball Organization
WEST ORANGE, NJ —West Orange basketball champion Elliot Cadeau matriculated at the University of North Carolina last fall, played on their basketball team as a starting point guard and led the team to the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) tournament. He also created his own AAU (Amateur Athletic Union)...
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:...
Chabad of SE Morris County Celebrates Solidarity Gala, Opens new branch at Madison's Drew University
MADISON, NJ - Over 300 attended Chabad of SE Morris County’s Solidarity Gala on June 18 th at 56 At Roseland, honoring Michael Seeve with the Community Leadership Award, Paul and Rachel Selvin with the Volunteers of the Year Award, and Jodi Prupis along with Jordyn, Leah, and Adele Flager with the Women of Valor Award. Hannah Naftal was the recipient of the Teen Visionary Award.
(VIDEO) Califon will soon take over Weis Mill Dam
CALIFON – The Weis Mill Dam will officially belong to the borough as soon as some paperwork is complete. That was the good news out of the Thursday, July 18, public hearing held before the regular Borough Council meeting. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
National Night Out Set for August 6th in Morris Plains
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Police will be hosting National Night Out on August 6th at Morris Plains Community Park. The event will take place from 5pm - 8:30pm. There will be emergency services apparatus to view, fun activities including a dunk tank and blow-up obstacle courses, give aways, and refreshments provided!
Federal Reserve Bank plans presented for former Chubb property
WARREN TWP. - A proposal for a Federal Reserve Bank of New York cash operations facility on the 118-acre former Chubb Insurance headquarters property is designed to “blend in with the wooded areas” and have a “low profile.”. That concept plan draws a contrast to the 773,060-square-foot...
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...
N.J. driver killed in afternoon crash on Route 287 in Somerset County
An 82-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 287 in Somerset County last week, officials said. William M. Ellis Jr. was driving south near mile post 29.6 in Bernards at about 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday when he veered off the road to the right and struck several trees, State Police said Monday.
Scarlet Knights at the Paris Olympics
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers Athletics will be well represented when the Opening Ceremony to the Paris Olympics begin on Friday, July 26 with five former Scarlet Knights – Kahleah Copper, Arella Guirantes, Casey Murphy, Sebastian Rivera and Rudy Winkler – competing in four sports at the 2024 Games. Denise Reddy, an All-American women’s soccer player, will serve on the U.S. Women’s National Team coaching staff.
BJ's officially coming to the site of former Pine Plaza
HANOVER TWP. – BJ’s Wholesale Club formally confirmed that their newest location in New Jersey will be here. The big box membership warehouse club will open for business at the former Pines Plaza on Route 10 East in Whippany some time in early 2025, the company said in a June 28 statement.
Criminal charges after Washington Township crash injures driver, two children
WASHINGTON TWP. — An Audubon man faces criminal charges after a single-vehicle accident that injured him and two children in his vehicle. Sean Asman, 31, was driving an auto that struck a utility pole off Hurffville Grenloch Roadnear Quay Park, according to Washington Township police. Two juvenile passengers were...
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.
Long Hill still intends to hire police chief, despite removal of chief terms
LONG HILL TWP. – Township officials have proposed the deletion of the “chief of police” section in a police department organization chart ordinance, as the position is currently vacant, but that does not mean Long Hill doesn’t intend on making a police chief hire in the future.
Kicking off 2024 Paris Olympics talking with U.S. soccer defender John Tolkin of Chatham
John Tolkin of Chatham is one of two players from New Jersey selected for the United States men's Olympic soccer team. The starting left back for Major League Soccer's Red Bulls, Tolkin made seven under-23 appearances in the lead up to the Olympics, as well as one with the full national team. Known for his bleached-blonde hair, Tolkin has seven goals and 13 assists in 109 MLS matches over five seasons.
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