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Underground pedestrian tunnel used by Clifton students for 80 years to get a lift, ramp
CLIFTON — Countless students have walked up and down the gray concrete steps on each side of Route 46 to access the underground pedestrian tunnel to cross the busy highway safely for the last 80 years. Most people, however, don't know it exists. It's easy to overlook the two...
Borough of Bloomingdale: Looking For Volunteers
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - The Borough of Bloomingdale is in need of volunteers among the community. The town is specifically looking for volunteers for the Board of Health, Recreation, and Environmental Commission committees. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more information, contact: bsmith@bloomingdalenj.net [Breeanna Smith]. "Volunteers are the backbone of the Borough. The committees below need your help," stated Bloomingdale via Instagram (@bloomingdalenj) For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Paterson mall owners move to evict IHOP over $1M in unpaid rent, fees
PATERSON — The IHOP restaurant at the Center City Mall closed down on Saturday, amid a court battle involving allegations that the business owners owe more than $1.1 million in rent and other payments. Center City filed court papers seeking the IHOP’s eviction on June 6, claiming the business...
Grand Jury Declines To Charge Columbia High School Principal Arrested Last Spring
Sanchez still faces charges of simple assault stemming from an incident involving a student in January at the school in the South Orangewood-Maplewood School District, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The principal was suspended from his job following the alleged incident, as reported by Daily Voice when charges were...
Ex-Bergen town employee claims age discrimination, wrongful termination in lawsuit
A former assistant treasurer working for Upper Saddle River is accusing the borough of firing him for a younger employee. Jeffrey Smyrychynski, a 54-year-old Oakland resident who filed a lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court last week, said he was hired in July 2017 as an assistant treasurer with Upper Saddle River.
NJ parents say town should show more support for Pride Month
Cedar Grove parents are upset that the Superintendent and Board of Education have not done more to show support during Pride Month, as they have not requested to fly a Pride flag outside schools, and the township has not been contacted to hang a flag or hold a ceremony.
Angry Morris County mayors vow to fight 'fugazi' affordable housing mandates in NJ
PARSIPPANY — Five Morris County mayors who say their towns are being overwhelmed by state affordable housing quotas vowed Monday to fight what one of them dismissed as New Jersey's "fugazi" regulations. "Brace yourselves," Hanover Mayor Thomas "Ace" Gallagher said during a roundtable discussion held at the Sheraton Parsippany...
Paterson Set to Kick Off Summer Concert Series
PATERSON, NJ - Get ready for a summer filled with live music and community spirit as Paterson launches its Summer Concert Series. Presented by Mayor Andre Sayegh and the Paterson City Council, the concert series promises an unforgettable lineup of performances at Paterson City Hall (155 Market St. Paterson). The concert series kicks off on Thursday, June 20, with a special performance by Paterson Public Schools School 24 Fine & Performing Arts Program, showcasing the talents of local students. Following this, on Thursday, June 27, Craig Redmond & The C-Dreams will take the stage, delivering a night of soulful tunes.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Thursday, July 11, attendees can look forward to the voices of Marlena Moniece & Leshly. The series will conclude on a high note with a performance by Rog & Natysha on Thursday, July 25. Each concert starts at 6:00 p.m. and features music provided by DJ Stunna. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to comfortably enjoy the shows under the open sky. For more information, contact Della McCall at (973) 321-1220 ext. 2350. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Popular Bar, Pizzeria Announces Open Date For Bergen County Location
A popular bar and restaurant with nine locations in New Jersey is opening another later this month.Tommy's Tavern + Tap announced on Instagram that its Edgewater location will open at City Place on Wednesday, June 26.The expansive Tommy's menu includes pizza, burgers, salads, small plates, sushi, b…
Paterson mayor gets new ally in legal battle to stop state takeover of police
PATERSON — Mayor Andre Sayegh’s legal fight to stop the state attorney general’s takeover of the Paterson Police Department has gained support from the group that represents the state’s local governments. The League of Municipalities essentially agreed with Sayegh’s position that the AG’s Office lacked any basis in New Jersey law to justify...
New 'home-like' mental health crisis centers are coming to 5 NJ counties. See the details
New Jersey announced $37 million in funding this week for five counties to establish "intervention and stabilization centers" for people experiencing a mental health or drug-related crisis. Nonprofits and health care facilities in Bergen, Morris, Essex, Monmouth and Camden counties will share in the grants, state Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman said in...
Montclair Planning Board Approves Bellevue Theatre Renovation
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Planning Board met on June 10 in a meeting that took just a little over an hour in which they discussed and approved an application from the Sayegh family, the owners of the Bellevue Theatre on Bellevue Avenue, to not only renovate the movie theater and its screening rooms, but also to add three duplex apartments above the theater lobby and spaces for two retail businesses along the building’s eastern façade on Upper Montclair Plaza. The renovation of the theater, built in 1921, has been championed by so many Montclair residents that...
St. Anthony's Feast: Police Safety Notice for Pedestrians, Traffic
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The annual St. Anthony's Feast is up and running through Saturday, June 15, so the police put out a safety notice reminding residents and visitors to park legally during the event, which occurs along Diamond Bridge Avenue. "The Hawthorne Police Department Traffic Bureau would like to remind everyone to park legally and travel with caution to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all," police said in a public notice. "During the feast, traffic volume increases significantly in a relatively small area with numerous pedestrians crossing the streets."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Citing Essex County market saturation, Ascend relocates cannabis dispensary (updated)
Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. is relocating from Montclair to Wharton. The new dispensary is scheduled to open by mid-June at 325 Route 15 in a former Capital One bank location. The 3,000-square-fo...
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