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NJ's property tax rate leads the country. Where does your town stand?
New Jersey's 564 towns all levy property taxes and invariably receive backlash over the cost — not surprising, as the state boasts the highest concentration of the highest property tax bills in the nation. Its property tax rate on owner-occupied property as a percentage of home value leads the 50 states, according to a 2023 analysis by the Tax Foundation. ...
Pleasant Valley High School hosts Special Olympics
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — From running to throwing to jumping, more than 600 athletes tested their skills at a Special Olympics in Monroe County. Pleasant Valley High School in Chestnuthill Township hosted the Team Northampton Special Olympics. More than 400 volunteers came out to help and make sure the...
River Pointe lawsuit alleges conspiracy between U. Mt. Bethel supervisors and engineer
A developer is once again suing Upper Mount Bethel Township and its elected officials. This lawsuit also includes the township engineer as a defendant. River Pointe Logistics Center, and the associated RPL East and New Demi Road developments have filed a lawsuit against Upper Mount Bethel Township, each of the five township supervisors individually and township engineer Justin Coyle from Carroll Engineering.
N.J. AG ‘coerced’ my resignation amid misconduct probe, ousted county prosecutor says
The now-former Warren County prosecutor, ousted three weeks ago over a misconduct probe, says his resignation was “coerced” by New Jersey’s attorney general in a “preplanned and orchestrated” takeover, insisting he is still legally the county’s top prosecutor. That claim comes as a group...
Students from Warren County Honored at Centenary University Academic Awards Ceremony
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J.—Centenary University recognized 16 students for outstanding achievement at the Academic Awards Ceremony held on April 17. The annual event honors students for distinction across individual fields of study and for overall grade point average in the graduating class.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The students honored at this event have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to their studies at Centenary University,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs Amy D’Olivo, Ph.D. “As academic leaders, they inspire others to strive for excellence, in the classroom and in other areas of campus life.” Locally, Cheyenne Lutz of Phillipsburg received the...
Vote for the Monroe County Athletes of the Week for 4/22-4/26
It's time again to select the Pocono Record's Athletes of the Week. We've picked some of the best performances from April 15-19, and now it's your turn to vote for your favorite. The polls are open until 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Scroll down to vote in this week's polls. Pocono Record...
VA is Bringing Vet Center to Warren County and Northwestern New Jersey
Warren County, NJ – The federal Veterans Administration (VA) has announced they are establishing a Vet Center Outstation in Hackettstown and a Vet Center Community Access Point in Morristown. These developments come after a significant effort from local leaders. Assemblywoman Fantasia, formerly a Sussex County Board of Commissioners member, supported a resolution in 2021 urging the creation of a Vet Center in Northwestern New Jersey. Similarly, Senator Space, previously an Assembly member, sponsored a nearly identical resolution (ACR22) in 2022 that passed both legislative houses unanimously. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “It has been...
Washington Township Calendar
May 1-8 Happenings at the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library at 606 Delsea Dr., Sewell. For more information about the listed events call 856-589-3334 or email info@hegganlibrary.org. *The library seeks candidates for the position of Part-Time Library Assistant to work a range of 12-20 hours per week. The schedule...
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