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Floral fun this weekend in the Poconos
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — A decades-long tradition, all for the love of flowers, returns to Monroe County this weekend. Members of the Pocono Garden Club have been unloading trucks filled with plants and flowers. It's all for the club's annual flower show at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Tannersville. The...
Bumpy Avenue in Roxbury Might Not Be Smooth Until Autumn
ROXBURY, NJ – Kenvil Avenue, riddled with uneven pavement since a 2023 gas line replacement project, was supposed to be repaved this spring. Spring came and went, but the temporary pavement patches remain, and they might be there until autumn, according to Morris County, which owns and maintains the mile-long thoroughfare that connects Main Street in Succasunna with Route 46 in Kenvil.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The rough condition of Kenvil Avenue was raised by Roxbury Councilman Jim Rilee at the July 9 meeting of the Roxbury Mayor and Council. He asked Roxbury...
Temporary Route 15 Bridge Almost Ready for Traffic
JEFFERSON, NJ – Work on the temporary bridge on Route 15 in Jefferson is getting close to being ready for traffic, according to Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen. Wilsusen said the weekly meeting with local elected officials and NJ Department of Transportation Commissioner Francis O’Connor primarily focused on the reopening plan.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “If, with an emphasis on if, all goes well and nothing is delayed by weather on Sunday, July 14 a soft opening of one lane will be opened over the temporary bridge to only allow access for the...
Rookie Hudson Valley K9 Locates Strangling Suspect on First Day
A four-legged member of the Hudson Valley police force tracked down a potentially dangerous suspect on his first day on the job. Police work isn't easy. That's why officers in the Hudson Valley employ every tool possible to help keep the public safe. Technology like drones and radar are helping to give law enforcement the upper hand, but nothing compares to the talents of a trained K9 when it comes to apprehending a suspect on the run.
Sparta Police Chief's Initial Analysis of Crash Data from 2021 to June 2024
SPARTA, NJ – An initial review of the crash data revealed some patterns according to Sparta Police Chief Jeff McCarrick, including day of the week and time of day when crashes are most prevalent. He emphasized, in addition to having the police evaluate areas with high crash numbers to see if improvements can be recommended, increasing public awareness of these areas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The data over the three and a half years showed most crashes occurred on the Lafayette Road section of State Route 15 with a total of 315 or...
Donations of new school supplies sought
Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of new school supplies for distribution to more than 500 children and teens during August. Organizers suggest that donors sponsor a backpack for students in need. A $25 donation will purchase and fill a small backpack with key supplies needed for elementary school students while a $50 donation will purchase and fill a large backpack with key supplies for middle and high school students.
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono: Starting lineup, TV schedule for Saturday's race
Sheldon Creed is on the pole for Saturday's Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Pocono Raceway. Creed was a couple tenths-of-a-second better than second place Brandon Jones on the leaderboard. Creed is still looking for his first career Xfinity Series victory after 10 runner-up finishes in...
Denville Brewery Celebrates First Anniversary
DENVILLE, NJ - Diamond Spring Brewing Company recently celebrated a significant milestone, marking one year in downtown Denville. The brewery was founded by managing partners Craig Doremus and Attila Nagy, both long-time residents of Denville, along with their spouses, Chrissy Doremus and Monika Kuzmos. Doremus also serves as the Head Brewer. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In late June, the brewery celebrated its first anniversary with live music, games, and their signature brews. “Breakfast in Bali” made its debut, which is a blonde ale infused with cold brew. Their signature brews Lakeside, a West Coast IPA, and Juice Box, a beloved New England hazy IPA were also on tap for guests to enjoy. “I was really happy to see [Diamond Spring Brewing Company] open last year, and I haven't been disappointed!” said Diamond Spring patron Lionel Ruland. “I've met some great people, drank some great beers, and attended some great special events. My only complaint is that [they] run out of my favorite beers too quickly!” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Westwood BOE OKs $180k for new sidewalks, asbestos cleanup at elementary school
Washington Elementary School in the Westwood Regional School District is getting a fresh coat of paint, new sidewalks and a final asbestos abatement in the building. The regional school board, which oversees schools in Washington Township and Westwood, approved funding for improvements to the Washington School during its Thursday night meeting. The board approved a $111,250 co-op bid from GL Group to perform the asbestos abatement and awarded a $69,432 co-op contract to Patch Management Inc. to perform sidewalk replacement.
Township Council Commits To Purchase $700,000 In Goods And Services
Contracts for nearly $700,000 in goods and services were awarded July 9 by the Township Council. The Council approved five contracts totaling $696,588.10. Nine companies were awarded contracts valued up to $500,000 for surveying services. The companies are Carroll Engineering and Van Cleef Engineering Associates, both of Hillsborough; Boswell Engineering of South Hackensack; Colliers Engineering & Design of Holmdel; CME Associates of Parlin; Harbor Consultants of Cranford; The Nader Group of Hackettstown; Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor of Warren, and Suburban Consulting Engineers of Flanders.
Fans flock to Pocono Raceway as NASCAR weekend excitement revs up
Fans are already out at Pocono Raceway as NASCAR weekend is underway. Start those engines because the 2024 NASCAR weekend at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond has begun. The heat didn’t stop fans from getting the big weekend started. Race fans from all over came out to the...
New hotel and spa coming to former Playboy Club in Vernon. Here's what we know
The plans for the former home of the Playboy Club in Vernon are starting take shape. Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi, who previously said that the property sold back in March, said in a Facebook post that the sale has been finalized and the town's attorney's have deemed the transaction legal as of Friday.
NASCAR Inspection Issues: July 2024 (Pocono Raceway)
NASCAR Cup Series teams have unloaded in Long Pond, PA. The field is set to race this weekend on the 2.5-mile triangle of Pocono Raceway. View NASCAR inspection issues from Pocono Raceway below. Cars have yet to roll to the track. However, on Friday, all teams rolled through the NASCAR inspection line. Three teams have failed NASCAR inspection, twice. The cars of Ross Chastain, Todd Gilliland and Daniel Hemric all passed on their third attempt through the line. Per the rules, all three have been issued a penalty. One crew member from each team has been ejected from Pocono Raceway...
Mosquito spraying set for Monday morning in 2 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Morris Plains Borough, and Hanover Township on Monday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Monday,...
Sparta Recreation Track and Field Program 2024 Brings Home 26 Medals from Lakeland League Championships
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Recreation Track and Field program had a successful second year with 80 participants ages six through 15. The boys team took second place overall in Division 2 and Sparta athletes brought home 26 medals from the Lakeland League Championships in June at Mount Olive High School. Boy 9-10 800mCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Izaac Bagley 1st place Liam Zapata 2nd place Boys 11-12 800m Clinton Petree – 4th place Boys 13-15 800m Seamus Corcoran 2nd place Thomas Zapata – 6th place Boys 9-10 4 x100m Meter Relay – 2ns place Ryan Zapata Liam Zapata Antwone Montague Michael Dunbar Boys 13-15 4 x...
Mosquito spraying set for Sunday night in Belvidere
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – The Warren County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be spraying against mosquitoes Sunday night, weather permitting, in parts of Belvidere. The mosquito spraying will go on from 9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 with an alternate date of Monday,...
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