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Boys Lacrosse: Bernards Beats Bridgewater-Raritan, 5-4, in Somerset County Semifinals
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- Bernards advanced in the semifinal round of the Somerset County Tournament with a 5-4 boys lacrosse victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Thursday. Logan Stevens scored four goals for Bernards (14-1), including the last two of the second quarter and the first goal of the third quarter to give the Mountaineers a 4-2 lead early in the second half.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER David Brothers scored one goal, Charlie Hunnewell passed for two assists, and Jake Caldwell and Finn Vaccaro each passed for one assist in the victory. Trevor Sardis won seven of 12 faceoffs for Bernards. Cameron Kurdyla of Bridgewater-Raritan made 18 saves. Bryce Lewandowski, Alex Rahmini and Nick DiEsso each had one goal in the win. Bernards, the No. 2 seed, will play in the championship game at noon on Saturday at the Torpey Complex in Bridgewater against the Pingry-Ridge winner. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
100 from NJ Music Community Unite for Mental Health Song
In a powerful display of unity, nearly 100 members of New Jersey's music community have come together to release a song and video titled Jersey for Mental Health to raise money for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. The collaborative effort, spearheaded by 23-year-old Berkley Heights resident John Pullara, aims to break the stigma around mental illness and provide a message of hope and support to people who live with anxiety, depression and other emotional health challenges.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The song and video were released on May 1, kicking off...
Michael Gelormini Sworn-in as Probationary Police Officer
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council appointed Michael Gelormini as Probationary Police Officer at the Tuesday, May 14 meeting. Mayor Al Morgan officiated the swearing-in ceremony. He also recognized Police Week, May 12-18, and led a moment of silence for those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Additionally, he expressed gratitude to all of the borough’s first responders, including the police, Volunteer Fire Department, Emergency Squad and Department of Public Works employees. With regard to other news a group of high and middle school students appeared before the council...
Baseball: Ridge Beats Hillsborough, 12-7, in Somerset County Tournament
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- The Ridge baseball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Somerset County Tournament with a 12-7 baseball victory over Hillsborough on Thursday at Diamond Nation. Third-seeded Ridge (17-7) scored eight runs in the bottom of the first inning.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Senior right fielder Ezra Sadowsky went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and five RBI for the Red Devils. Winning pitcher Ben Larner was 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, and Jake Dolan hit a solo home run. Zach Kucerka was 2-for-4 with an RBI in the win. Ridge will play second-seeded Immaculata in the semifinals on Monday afternoon at TD Bank Park, tentatively scheduled for 1 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Waterfront home with private boathouse listed for $1.75M on Lake Hopatcong
A lakefront home with its own boathouse and access to a sandy bottom swimming area? This property for sale in Hopatcong is the ideal location for those looking to take advantage of New Jersey's lake lifestyle all year long. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom Craftsman-style home at 345 Lakeside Boulevard was listed...
Kranz to Run Police Department After Bramhall’s Departure
FANWOOD — Police Director Michael Bramhall has resigned his position in order to take a position with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. Lieutenant Dan Kranz will now be the officer-in-charge of the department and will be tasked with overseeing its day-to-day operations. Councilwoman Patricia Walsh announced Mr. Bramhall’s...
Patriots Path Assault Morristown
Ricardo Martinez-Bonilla, 31, of Morristown, had gotten into an argument around 2:25 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14 on Patriots Path in Morristown off Martin Luther King Avenue, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon said. The victim told officers that the suspect was still in the area and provided a description. Sheriff’s...
197-acre former AT&T campus in Somerset County is on the market
BEDMINSTER – MetLife has hired a global real estate firm "to lead the repositioning" of its 197-acre office complex that was the former home of AT&T and is now known as Bedminster Technology Center. JLL, in a press release, announced on Monday that it is marketing the property on...
Two heavily-traveled bridges in Middlesex and Somerset counties to be replaced
The state Department of Transportation has announced plans to replace the bridges over the Delaware & Raritan Canal on Landing Lane in New Brunswick and Main Street in South Bound Brook. Construction on the two projects is not expected to begin until May 2027. Both bridges, according to the DOT,...
Hillside Public Schools Special Education Teacher Recognized by Union County
HILLSIDE, NJ - Hillside Public Schools special education teacher Tami M. Grimes was recognized by the Union County Human Relations Commission with the County’s Unity Achievement Award. The award recognizes recipients for fostering human rights, human relations, and dignity. “The commission is proud to recognize our local role models who dedicate themselves to helping others and strengthening our communities,” Commission Co-Chair Linda Weissbrod said. “These regular people do extraordinary things to make others’ lives better, and the evening’s presentation highlights all of the good that is being accomplished in Union County.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year’s award categories included achievements by a corporate/business enterprise, community organization, nonprofit organization, faith-based organization, individuals, students, educators, veterans, public servants, and members of the clergy, media, healthcare, and law enforcement. In addition to Grimes, others were recognized: Scotch Plains Police Officer Marilyn F. Gallman-Adams Taylor Jung, Social Justice Reporter, New Jersey Spotlight NewsDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. The International Rescue Committee Cranford Police Department Auxiliary Sergeant; Judy C. Washington For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pick your own strawberries at these seven farms in Central Jersey
Strawberries in the Garden State are readying for their short-lived closeup. Though the strawberry season is only from late-May to June, there are plenty of Central Jersey fields to fill a basket or two. Here are some tips:. If unsure where to pick, just ask − staff members can point...
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