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'A great colleague and a friend': Stroudsburg's Sean Richmond remembered by his peers
Sean Richmond had the unique responsibility of coaching his team, while serving as athletic director, which isn't uncommon. But most elect to focus on the administrative side and leave the sidelines. Not him. And similar to Pocono Mountain West assistant AD and assistant wrestling coach Will Poole, Richmond had a foot in both worlds, serving the community on and off the mat. ...
Newton eyes $3M in projects, including water-sewer upgrades, Memory Park hockey rink
NEWTON — The town council considered more than $3 million in public works projects in its latest meeting, including a series of water and sewer upgrades, a new boardwalk and the rehabilitation of the outdoor hockey rink next to Memory Park. The council on Monday night scheduled a half-dozen public hearings to be held at their May 13 session to vote on the projects, which also include $250,000 in road-repaving work around Newton. That followed a decision Monday to reject a bid received for the hockey facility and another vote to authorize the police department hire Brian Zakrzewski as a...
Sussex County Board of Elections Chair Resigns, New Chair Appointed, New Member Sought
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – The Sussex County Board of Elections accepted the resignation of chair Daniel Perez. According to Sussex County Democratic Committee Executive Director James Santonastaso Perez resigned his position on May 11, citing “family and business obligations” as the reason for the “amicable” departure. Santonastaso said on that same day the SCDC submitted a candidate for the vacated seat to the governor’s office for consideration. The board of elections consists of an equal number of representatives from the democrat and republican parties. The county committee is responsible for the nomination of it’s representative. That nominee...
Monroe County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Monroe County listed for $349,900 in April, up 0.3% from the previous month's $349,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price slightly decreased from $350,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Monroe County, not houses...
N.J. politicians will get kicked out of office if they skip meetings under new plan
Elected county commissioners in New Jersey would risk being replaced if they fail to attend three consecutive meetings without “good cause” under a proposed law aimed at holding politicians more accountable. The legislation sponsored by state Assemblyman Michael Inganamort, R-Morris, would give county commissioner boards statewide the ability...
Parson trial: Police, victim's mother, alleged getaway driver testify in first two days
Wednesday was the first day of the criminal trial for Tyrone Parson in the 2021 shooting death of 19-year-old Jaheem Alston in Middle Smithfield Township. Monroe County District Attorney Michael Mancuso recounted, in his opening statement, the events that lead to the discovery of Alston’s body, and the investigation that led to the arrest of Parson and his alleged getaway driver, Kellie Nelson. ...
'Goosebumps' Artist to be Featured in Upcoming There’s No Leaving Newton Art Show
NEWTON, NJ—The North Jersey Collective, which was formed this past August by Brendan Carroll, Tommy Carroll and Megan Ferguson, is hosting its second art show in Newton, this time with an extra special guest. Tim Jacobus, the original artist behind the popular Goosebumps book series and their iconic covers, will be featuring work in the upcoming show. He will also be doing an in-person meet-and-greet with fans at the event.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Titled, “There’s No Leaving Newton: Dream Sequence”, the show will take place on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May...
Newton High School Girls Golf Team Loses to Sparta
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School girls golf team played away against Sparta on Monday, may 13 and lost 225-260. Braves’ girls results:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 2nd Haley Morodan with a 56 7th Kameko Sibblies with a 65 9th Kayla Dione with a 69 10th Tamara Taylor with a 70 The Newton High School girls golf team’s overall record is 0-7 overall. They will host Pope John on Wednesday, May 15 beginning at 4 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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