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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)...
PSE&G outlines gas system modernization program for Long Hill
LONG HILL TWP. - A little over 36,000 feet of gas main piping will be installed in the township to replace aging infrastructure. PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas) representatives presented the capital improvement plan for Long Hill, which is anticipated to begin next month, at the Wednesday, July 17 Township Committee meeting.
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:...
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...
Sussex County YMCA Hosts ‘Stuff the Bus’ Event to Support Benny’s Bodega in Newton
NEWTON, NJ – The Sussex County YMCA is excited to announce its “Stuff the Bus” donation drive July 22-26, to benefit Benny’s Bodega in Newton. This community-focused event aims to gather essential items for local families in need, reinforcing the Y's commitment to supporting and strengthening the community.
New Denver Broncos QB Zach Wilson Sells New Jersey Home for $950K
Zach Wilson, the Denver Broncos newly minted quarterback, recently sold his Florham Park, NJ, condo for $950,000. The three-bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is situated in a brand-new development about 23 miles east of Met Life Stadium, where Wilson used to play for the New York Jets. But with a spring...
South Plainfield Youth Gearing Up for Summer Drama Workshop's 2024 Production of 'Bye Bye Birdie'
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Travel back to the 1950s when local theater students take the stage in Bye Bye Birdie next month. Presented by the South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop (SPSDW), in partnership with the South Plainfield Recreation Department, this year’s musical comedy will take place Aug. 2 through Aug. 4 at the high school.
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."
Harding volunteers begin preparing for the 70th annual auction, flea market
HARDING TWP. - Bargain shoppers, take notice. The New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department (NVVFD) is planning to hold its annual country auction and flea market on Saturday, Sept. 28. This year marks the 70th installment of the big, annual fundraiser. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
Our Lady of Peace Sandwich Ministry: A Community Effort to Combat Hunger
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Our Lady of Peace Sandwich Ministry in New Providence exemplifies community service, uniting volunteers to prepare and distribute sandwiches to those in need. Every week, this dedicated group assembles hundreds of sandwiches, delivering them to various local charities and soup kitchens. A Weekly Routine with...
Where Rutgers football ranks in preseason Big Ten poll, Scarlet Knights star earns honor
Rutgers football has been on the rise in recent seasons, and its spot in the USA TODAY Network Big Ten preseason media poll reflects that. The Scarlet Knights were picked to finish 10th in the new-look Big Ten, which has expanded to 18 teams with the additions of USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington.
Discount energy program regenerates in Mendham Township
MENDHAM TWP. - Residents can save a little money by participating in the township's energy co-op. On Monday, July 22 Township Committee members unanimously voiced approval of continuing a relationship with the Hunterdon Area Energy Aggregation program is starting up again in September. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care...
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.
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...
Chatham's U-13 baseball team wins state title
CHATHAM - They may have lost at regionals, but Chatham's U-13 baseball team accomplished something impressive - they won a youth state championship. The team of young baseball players brought home the Northern New Jersey Babe Ruth State Championship on Sunday, July 14 in Cranford. They trounced Millburn 12-3 in the semi-finals, held the same day, but the final game against Cranford was incredibly close.
Madison celebrates Colombian Independence Day
MADISON - Mayor Robert Conley was joined by members of the Colombian community at the Colombian Independence Day Ceremony at the Hartley Dodge Memorial Building Friday, July 19. Visiting the Rose City for the event was Crisanto Torres Pabón, Consul General in charge of the Colombian Consulate in New York....
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
Morristown Employee Facing “Disciplinary Action” for Comment Posted After Trump Shooting
MORRIS COUNTY — An update to a story that first appeared in Morris Focus on July 16, titled “Community Condemns Morristown Worker’s Post on Trump Assassination.” Click here to read previous story. Morristown has taken unspecified “disciplinary action” against Tia Ellzey, a town employee, for a...
New Date and Time Announced for Annual Piscataway Bike Rodeo
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Safe bicycle riding is the theme of this year’s annual Bike Rodeo. Piscataway families are invited to bring their bikes to the free event on Tuesday, July 30 from 6-7:30 pm at the Little League Complex, 495 Sidney Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bicyclists young and old will be able to test their skills in bike games and challenges, and community partners will be on hand to provide safety tips and basic bike repairs, and several raffles will be held with chances to win new bicycles. This is a new location for the annual event. Extreme weather conditions prompted organizers to move the date and location earlier this month. To participate in the 2024 Piscataway Bike Rodeo click here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Jersey Symphony Showcases Rising Composers in “New Scores” Concert
On the 55th anniversary of man landing on the moon, it was fitting that New Jersey Symphony showed Princeton the future of musical composition. As part of its commitment to contemporary works, the Symphony sponsored its annual, weeklong, tuition-free Institute devoted to “enhancing the careers of four emerging composers” who, through in-depth coaching and rehearsals with the Symphony, were able to hone their craft and “move the ball forward” with orchestral music. This year’s culminating Edward T. Cone Composition Institute concert was held last Saturday night at Richardson Auditorium, featuring new pieces exploring a wide range of ideas. Conducted by Christopher Rountree, the performance brought well-deserved attention to four distinctive individuals with clear futures in the performing arts.
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