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Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department Honors Grand Marshal Glogolich for his 42 Years of Service in Pre-Parade Ceremony
CHATHAM, NJ -- Normally, the person selected to be the Grand Marshal of the Chatham Borough Fire Department Association's annual Fourth of July Parade is someone who has retired after years of service to the department or town. It was finally Peter Glogolich's turn to be honored, but they couldn't wait any longer for him to retire. Now in his second run as the Chief of Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department, Glogolich is in his 46th year of volunteering in emergency services, the last 42 with the CBVFD.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Doug Allan pays tribute to Gloglich's remarkable run of community service in the videos below. Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey honors Chatham first responders during her 4th of July remarks (below). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
🔴 A man has been charged with installing a skimmer on an ATM at a NJ market
MIDDLESEX — A California man has been charged with installing a skimming device on an ATM at a store in the Central Jersey borough in March, police said. A skimmer is a device that scammers attach to card readers to steal card data and PINs. The data can then be used to either make unauthorized purchases, withdraw cash from ATMs or create counterfeit cards.
NJ offers $50K student loan relief for certain workers
TRENTON — A new student loan redemption program supports home and community-based workers. The program will benefit health care, behavioral health, and social services professionals serving those with medical needs, behavioral and/or mental health conditions, and disabilities. The program will be funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Millburn Town Hall Plaza Debuts As New Outdoor Food, Music & Game Space
MILLBURN, NJ – Town Hall Plaza opened on Tuesday, July 2, and residents experienced the township's new eating, drinking, music and entertainment summer destination. It’s located on a one-way street behind the town hall and will remain closed to motorists until September 2. On Wednesdays through Sundays between 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., patrons can enjoy dining in the space. Live music will be played on Friday and Saturday evenings.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new area features games for adults and children, BYOB (Wednesday to Sunday evenings), a food court and shady gazebos to keep people cool until sundown. Patrons can also have their food delivered to their table. Click HERE for the live music and special events schedule. Main Street had been closed off to motorists for the last few years, but in 2023, an ambulance experienced difficulty transporting a heart attack patient to the hospital, necessitating a new location. Check for updates on Instagram. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Iconic NJ pizza place lost to fire being helped by Dave Portnoy
Some people don’t like Dave Portnoy, thinking he has a cocky attitude. That’s the least of it. Others say he’s made a fortune with Barstool Sports dressing up misogyny and racism as humor. He’s been called a toxic creep. Women have accused him of dehumanizing sexual encounters.
Rahway Public School District's Office of Curriculum & Instruction Offering Theater Camp
RAHWAY, NJ — If you’re hearing Cruella de Vil in your home or listening to a tune about Kanine Krunchies, you’re probably currently living with a performer! The Rahway Theater Camp, run by the Rahway Public School District's Office of Curriculum and Instruction and led by the creative talents of Deanna Flanagan, Lindsay Jenkins, and Zach Love, is underway.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER These dedicated professionals guide the talents and excitement of students in grades 3-8 throughout the district as they prepare a production of 101 Dalmatians. Supported by volunteers from the Rahway High School...
Milltown's 2024 Fourth of July Parade Draws a Crowd
MILLTOWN, NJ - The borough's annual Fourth of July Parade is always a big draw. This year, though, the crowds of people lining the parade route were larger than usual. The parade featured a full line-up including bag pipes, the Milltown Fourth of July Band, local politicians, area Boy and Girls Scout Troops, the Milltown Little League, Karma Cat, Middlesex County 4H, the North Brunswick High School Marching Band, and much more. The youngest parade goers enjoyed darting back and forth to pick up candy. The ice pops, Little Bites snack cakes, patriotic pinwheels, and the...
Clark DPW Providing Several Services Next Week
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Department of Public Works (DPW) will provide a number of services for residents next week. These include: Tuesday, July 9: Grass Pickup (All grass must be in biodegradable bags for it to be collected. No plastic bags and no clippings left at the curb without a brown bag.) Wednesday, July 10: Zone 2 Recycling (Please bring recycling curbside the evening before pickup. No Styrofoam, food-soiled pizza boxes, or plastic bags of any type will be collected. If you have additional items or overflow, please place in a pail beside the recycling bin.) For more information on the DPW and services it provides in town, click here.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
As you wish, NJ! Go behind-the-scenes of The Princess Bride with one of its stars
For my money, there’s no better comfort movie than The Princess Bride. Pretty much every scene has a classic line:. Good night, Wesley. Good work. Sleep well. I’ll most likely kill you in the morning. One of my favorites.... Inconceivable!. You keep using that word… I do not...
NJ’s athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will kick off in Paris at the end of this month, and New Jersey will be well-represented in a number of the Games’ events. NJ Spotlight News spoke with NJ Advance Media sports columnist Steve Politi about some of the Jersey highlights. “I think most...
St. Paul's Church's Annual Fourth of July Duck Race is Just Duckie
MILLTOWN, NJ - Soon after the 2024 Milltown Fourth of July Parade concluded, it was time for the annual Rubber Duck Race at the Main Street Bridge. Sponsored by St. Paul's Church, more than 900 rubber duckies were dropped into the water next to the Main Street Bridge. A large crowd gathered on both sides of the water and along the old railroad trestle to see if their duckies would be one of the first 10 to reach the finish line. The finish line is underneath the railroad trestle. Each winning duckie earns its sponsor a $100 gift card. The winning ducks for the 2024 Milltown Fourth of July Rubber Duck Race were:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 990 196 299 905 231 576 78 693 832 795 Sponsors of the winning ducks will be contacted by email or telephone to learn how to collect their gift card. All the proceeds from St. Paul's annual Fourth of July Duck Race goes to support the church's Youth Group's mission trip. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
East Brunswick: July 4th Safety Tips for Kids at Celebration
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department recommends taking a photo of your children before attending today's 4th of July Celebration in case they are lost or separated from you. When you exit your car, take a quick cellphone picture of your kids in the clothes that they are wearing tonight. Don't rely on an old photo.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Need a reminder about the schedule of events? Click here for arrival, parking, and exiting directions. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
7th Juneteenth Celebration Held at Shady Rest Golf Club
(Scotch Plains, NJ) — Social Justice Matters of Scotch Plains and Fanwood held its 7th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 22nd at the Shady Rest Golf and Country Club. This year’s theme was “SANKOFA: Looking Back at our Past to Move Forward with Purpose for a Brighter Future.”
Hackensack Meridian sues feds claiming underpayment, citing new Supreme Court ruling
At least one major New Jersey institution wasted little time to act on the U.S. Supreme Court's major ruling last week that overturned the so-called "Chevron Doctrine," making it easier now to challenge federal regulators in court. Hackensack Meridian Health, which operates 18 hospitals across New Jersey, has sued the...
East Hanover Resident Interning at Morris County Communication Agency
EAST HANOVER — East Hanover resident Dominique Mercadante began a summer internship at SCG Advertising + Public Relations, a Whippany-based, full-service PR and advertising agency. Mercadante is a junior at Seton Hall University pursuing her bachelor’s degree in communication with a minor in journalism. The Hanover Park High...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
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