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Montclair PTA Controversy: Dee Thompson's Fight for Integrity
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Dee Thompson, the Glenfield PTA president, has found herself at the center of a deeply divisive and highly publicized controversy. On Monday, September 23, she learned that some parents were publicly calling for her removal. According to Thompson, the allegations followed months of behind-the-scenes drama that has characterized Thompson’s leadership and personal experiences within the Glenfield PTA, particularly since stepping into the role of co-president in early 2023.Thompson describes the conflict as one that does not begin in her current term. In fact, she states that the tensions leading to her embattlement stretch...
Jersey City council approves tax abatement for controversial art museum plan
The council votes 6-3 in favor of a 30-year tax abatement for a Centre Pompidou outpost. Jersey City council members engaged in heated debate Wednesday during an hours-long meeting about a new proposal to bring Centre Pompidou to Jersey City. The council voted 6-3 to approve an ordinance granting a...
Weehawken Ferry Maintenance Facility Receives $6M Grant for Modernization
NJ Transit has secured a $6.32 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. With this funding, important upgrades will be made at the Weehawken Ferry Maintenance Facility. The funds, part of the 2024 Passenger Ferry Grant Program, will be used to install a wave attenuator—a barrier that helps protect...
Hudson County Takes Strides for Gun Safety
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy hosted a successful 3rd Annual Strides for Safety 5K Against Gun Violence in Lincoln Park last week.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBilled as an opportunity for the Hudson County community to run or walk and raise awareness to end gun violence in the county and country, this year’s event drew 435 registered attendees and 30 volunteers.“It was incredible to see so many Hudson County residents, families, and nonprofit organizations join together to raise awareness and end gun violence in our community. We all know how important...
Parsippany's Mayor and Board of Education President Agree to Work Together on PILOT Funding and the School District
PARSIPPANY, NJ - At Tuesday's Council meeting, Mayor Barberio announced a potential truce between him and the Board of Education President, Andy Choffo. He stated that they will jointly be conducting a series of meetings to work together on a wide range of issues, including an agreement for how a percentage of funds received by the Township from PILOTs will be utilized by the Parsippany school district. Mayor Barberio stated “Today is a historic day for Parsippany. As community leaders, Andy and I recognize that we must work together for the betterment of our community and not...
Another candidate joins race to succeed Fulop as Jersey City mayor
Councilman James Solomon critical of Mayor Fulop and mayoral candidate Jim McGreevey. Jersey City Councilman James Solomon is the latest entrant into the race for mayor in the state’s second-largest city. Some have started to call Solomon Steve Fulop 2.0, a comparison to the current mayor that Solomon waves...
For School Board Election, Safety Is on Ballot (Letter to the Editor)
As the school board election approaches, here are some things to consider. I am a retired teacher, and I’ve worked at two different school districts in the last five years – neither of them, Montclair. One of these districts remained open for much of the pandemic (post-lockdown), and the other was remote almost the whole time.
Last Chance to Register for 2024-2025 Arts & Crafts Program with Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) will resume its free arts and crafts program for children and adults with special needs for a new season on Oct. 7, to be held monthly on Mondays through May 5, 2025, at the Monmouth Court Community Center located at 26 Monmouth Court in Livingston.The deadline to RSVP is Friday, Sept. 27 BY CLICKING HERE or by contacting Parul Khemka at lacdlivingstonnj@gmail.com. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe activity will run from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the following Mondays: Oct. 7 Nov. 11 Dec. 2 Jan. 6 Feb. 3 March 10 April 7 May 5 Both adult and student volunteers will be present to supervise the activities at each meeting. All participants are asked to enter and exit through the side door of the building. To find out if a date has been canceled due to inclement weather, contact the LACD at lacdlivingstonnj@gmail.com or Cori Chiarolanzio at 973-535-7961 ext. 7102. To learn more about the LACD, visit www.facebook.com/lacdnj or www.livingstonnj.org/LACD. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Office of Rep. Sherrill - Military Academy Info Session 9/29/24
My name is Willy and I am the Military and Veterans Liaison in Congresswoman Sherrill’s office. I coordinate the Military Service Academy nomination process for our office. I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Service Academy Information Forum our office will be hosting this Sunday, September 29 , from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Montville Township High School Auditorium at 100 Horseneck Road, Montville NJ 07045. We’ll have representatives from the five Military Service Academies (including the U.S. Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Coast Guard Academy),...
High Levels Of Air Pollution Found Near Interstates, Businesses In Westchester By New Study
The first results of a multi-year study have found a concerning level of air pollution along busy interstate highways and manufacturing businesses in parts of Westchester, affecting nearby schools and childcare facilities. The findings came from the statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiativ…
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