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Fair Lawn Schools Ready to Open on September 4
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The superintendent said staff and facilities are ready to go for the fall, noting this summer has been the busiest since the referendum added additions to the middle schools. "The number of facility updates that have been done is tremendous," Dr. Rui Dionisio, superintendent of schools, said on August 22.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following projects have been completed or will be completed in the coming weeks: Paving at the High School and Memorial Middle School completed Concrete stairs on the back end of Milnes and TJ Middle School completed Addition...
Demolition On The Way In Preparation For New Elizabeth Elementary School
ELIZABETH, NJ - The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) joined Elizabeth School District officials on Thursday to highlight ongoing demolition work to make way for a new elementary school in the City. “As the demolition of this former school begins, the SDA is readying the site for construction of a new, modern educational facility that will begin to alleviate the significant issue of overcrowding experienced in the District,” said SDA CEO Manuel Da Silva. “This initial project phase marks the first step on the journey to the opening of a new educational structure that will be...
Summit, N.J. homeowners say backyards are falling into a brook
SUMMIT, N.J. – Homeowners in one New Jersey town say their backyards are falling into a brook.A handful of homes by the brook along Springfield Avenue and Summit Road in Summit are seeing their yards disappear. The homeowners partly blame it on a broken Union County pipe."The storm water drain is so damaged that the water shoots out like a fire hydrant," homeowner Lynette McKeon said.State, local officials survey damage in Summit, N.J.CBS News New York was there when State Sen. Jon Bramnick and Summit's recently elected council members came to see the most recent damage."Whether it's a retaining wall,...
Monroe Deals Rebels 44-13 Opening-Night Loss
The Todd County Central football team didn’t get the start to the 2024 season it was looking for on Friday. Instead, for the second year in a row the Rebels found themselves on the wrong end of a matchup with Monroe County in a 44-13 loss to the visiting Falcons.
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
Former Downtown Somerville Alliance Director Hired to Lead Downtown New Jersey Trade & Advocacy Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive director. Pineiro hired by the DSA in January, 2019, resigned her position at the DSA in April, and has since been replaced by Olivia Manning who founded Downtown Bernardsville, where she spearheaded forward-facing marketing initiatives, community engagement efforts, and achieved a 3.4% growth in visitors year over year since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
New Costco coming to one of N.J.’s busiest highways
Costco, the big-box warehouse store known for its $1.50 hotdog combo and bulk products, could be coming to Route 17 South in Paramus, according to the town’s mayor. The store is planning to replace the shuttered Kmart and Stop & Shop locations near the exits for Linwood Avenue and Van Emburgh Avenue.
Former Plainfield mayoral candidate indicted on eight counts of election fraud
PLAINFIELD – A former city mayoral candidate has been indicted on charges of submitting hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then attempting to cover up his actions. Dr. Henrilynn Ibezim, 70, was indicted on eight counts – the second-degree crimes of election fraud and trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person; the third-degree crimes of criminal attempt to commit false registration or transfer, tampering with public records or information,...
Another ‘Sopranos’ actor has died
“The Sopranos” cast is starting to feel like a family graveyard. Arguably the most innovative show in television history has lost so many cast members in the 17 years since it signed off. Of course there was Jersey actor James Gandolfini who died in a hotel room in Rome, Italy at the age of 51.
Distinguished Alumni to be Honored During Ridgewood Homecoming Weekend
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Four inductees are being recognized by the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association (RHSAA) on Saturday, Sept. 21 during Homecoming Weekend for the Maroons. The distinguished honorees span the science, film, writing and academic fields. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Alan C. Miller (1972), technology pioneer and "Botfather" Robert Hoffer (1981), Academy and Emmy Award-winning producer Libby Geist-Wildes (1998), and academic competition founder and Jeopardy! winner David Madden (1999) are the alumni who will be honored for their achievements. "This special event celebrates the remarkable achievements and enduring legacy of our RHS alumni, while also inspiring current...
UCHS Welcomes 800 Freshmen For Orientation
800 incoming 9th graders attended freshman orientation this week at Union City High School. The two day event was intended to help familiarize Union Hill and Emerson Middle School graduates with their new school for the next four years. The orientation began with Principal Ryan Lewis speaking to the students...
Fair Lawn Opens Water Slide at Memorial Pool on Saturday
FAIR LAWN, NJ - A new water slide is opening on Saturday, August 24 at Memorial Pool. It's another addition to the Memorial Pool area that now includes a spray park and walking path around the pool.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Last year, the borough brought in a wibit, a temporary blow-up slide funded through a grant. The pool’s final day is Labor Day, Monday, September 2. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Board of Education Defies Mayor Barberio’s Audit
PARSIPPANY — What was supposed to be a routine Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council meeting turned into the opposite. During the public comment session, several Board of Education members, including President Andy Choffo, Vice President Susy Golderer, Sheethal Abraham, Jack Raia, and Timothy Berrios, addressed concerns regarding PILOT programs and Mayor James Barberio’s proposed audit of the Board of Education.
Elizabeth football looks forward to a winning season
ELIZABETH, NJ – The last time the Minutemen hoisted a trophy was 12 years ago. The last time Elizabeth High School–Frank J. Cicarell Academy reached a sectional state championship game was in 2014. The last time the Minutemen finished better than .500 was six years ago. The last...
Teriyaki Bowl Brings Sushi, Ramen, Pho & More to Wayne
There’s a new way to enjoy authentic Vietnamese Pho and other Asian delights in Passaic County. Teriyaki Bowl – Sushi & Ramen in Wayne offers Pho, poke bowls, sushi burritos, ramen, and more. The restaurant is the latest venture for an already successful New Jersey restaurateur. According to...
Stafford Township School District Invites Community to Bond Referendum Information Forum on Aug. 28
Manahawkin, N.J. – The Stafford Township School District is inviting community members to participate in an upcoming bond referendum information forum on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. The forum…
They're in! Fast schools of false albacore blitz the coast, supercharge fishing
It's late August, and like clockwork the false albacore are in. It would be hard to pinpoint their exact arrival but on Wednesday, like the flick of a switch, albie reports starting coming in from boat captains. It's probably a combination of the change in wind direction and the late summer build up of bait that has the speedsters darting over the inshore lumps and coming into the nearshore water. It's making for some electric fishing....
Montclair Goes to Chicago for DNC
If you tuned in to watch the Democratic National Convention, you might have seen a few familiar faces from Montclair and Essex County. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill, both of Montclair, were in Chicago for the DNC. Sherrill, who is considering a run for governor of New Jersey, spoke at a DNC event honoring women in national security. Gill, who was joined by his wife, Assemblywoman Alixon Collazos-Gill, served as a delegate.
The Township of Verona Is Hiring
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona is looking for a full-time custodial worker who will work at Verona Town Hall, the Police Department, and the Public Library. The Township of Verona says responsibilities may include garbage removal, sweeping, vacuuming, washing and cleaning windows/floors, floor polishing, dusting, and more. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with a starting salary of $47,284. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Candidates must be flexible during working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license and, the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language sufficiently to perform the job. Evening hours are required. For more information on the job or to apply, click here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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