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N.J. dad left baby in hot car for 6 hours while he was in synagogue: police
A New Jersey father whose daughter died after he left her in a hot car in a synagogue parking lot for more than six hours mistakenly thought he had dropped her off at daycare earlier that morning, authorities said. Details about Avraham Chaitovsky’s actions on the day his infant daughter...
Yet another massive warehouse planned in Central Jersey
The jobs are wanted. The traffic is not. The tax ratable is wanted. The carbon footprint is not. Plenty of people are complaining about the proliferation of warehouses in New Jersey. It’s not your imagination. The number of warehouses in the Garden State has grown by 35% in the last twenty years. Some call them eyesores and say it should be called the Not-So-Garden State.
Maryland and Rutgers benefit from Big Ten expansion in 2024 season, while Purdue faces a daunting climb
INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Big Ten was considering how to adjust its schedule for the pandemic-impacted 2020 season, Mike Locksley suggested ditching divisions and moving to a conference tournament-style approach. The Maryland coach didn't get his wish at the time, but he's thrilled that the Big Ten has dropped divisions...
Motorcyclist Escapes Serious Injury After Crash In Jackson: Police
She crashed at about 2:15 p.m. at the corner of North New Prospect and Farmingdale roads, according to Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz. The unidentified rider complained of arm, shoulder and back pain and was taken to an area hospital, the chief said. No other details were immediately available. to...
Bucks County slaughterhouse accused of not properly disposing of animal carcasses
A fight over foul odor is going to the courts in Bucks County. Residents in Plumstead Township say a slaughterhouse has left animal waste to rot on fields and there are allegations the water has been impacted. Kingdom Provisions sits on a busy Bucks Couty two-lane road, and from the...
Parts of Jersey Shore beach to be closed for testing of contamination
Environmental regulators on Friday said “out of an abundance of caution” the state will test and remove “slag-like material” on a Jersey Shore bay beach where one advocacy group and neighbors fear hazardous lead may be present. The removal of the material will start Monday, calling...
Dow Chemical Building Catches Fire In Bristol
The fire broke out at the 310 George Patterson Boulevard site around 10:30 a.m., a Dow spokesperson said. Onsite emergency management personnel and firefighters responded and brought the flames under control by 1:20 p.m., according to the company. The fire was contained to an industrial oven and no one was...
Saturday Milltown Water Repair Will Cause Temporary Loss of Service for Some Residents
MILLTOWN, NJ - Some borough residents will want to prepare for a loss of water service on Saturday, July 27, according to a Nixle by the Milltown Department of Public Works. The loss of service is to allow for water main repairs. Water service will be shut off beginning at 7 a.m. on all of Ford Avenue as well as Church Street from Main Street to Cottage Avenue. Service will also be off on Clay Street from Ford Avenue to Cottage Avenue. Milltown's DPW is advising residents to fill containers with water in advance to use for drinking, cooking and to flush the toilet during the absence of service. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Edison Extends Grace Period for Third Quarter Tax Payments
EDISON, NJ - The township has extended the grace period for third quarter tax payments to Monday, August 19. Residents can make payments online, at the municipal offices, through the municipal drop box, or via mail. Quarterly tax payments can be made online by clicking here. Residents will need to know their block and lot number, which is located on their tax bill.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Residents can pay their bill in person at the municipal offices, located at 100 Municipal Boulevard, at the tax collector’s office located on the second floor. The office will be open during regular business hours. Payments can be placed in the drop box located in the front of the municipal offices or mail a check to Edison Tax Collector, 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison, NJ 08817. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Stone Linked to Famous Bucks County Outlaws Coming to Doylestown Museum
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Local researchers think they’ve found a stone inscribed by one of Bucks County’s most famous outlaws. A piece of stone with the date “1775” and the letter “M” inscribed on it was found in Buckingham Cave, which historians think was used by the notorious Doan Gang. The group of brothers, also known as the Plumstead Cowboys, was part of a network of people who supported Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The group robbed tax collectors, militia members and citizens who supported the revolution. Its members are believed...
Rabid Raccoon Fought With Dogs In South Brunswick: Police
The fight between a resident's dogs and a raccoon occurred on Deans Lane on Saturday, July 20, according to South Brunswick police. The raccoon was retrieved by animal control and sent for testing. On Wednesday, July 24, the township's Health Department was notified that the raccoon tested positive for rabies,...
High School Senior Honored For Volunteerism
HOWELL – Howell High School graduating senior Dakota Giordano has been recognized by the Howell Alliance for her four years of volunteer service to the community. As a youth leader with the Howell Alliance, she’s worked on behind-the-scenes projects and community-facing events to advance substance use prevention and mental well-being. She’s also played a part in several trainings and youth conferences to increase her own education and ability to help others in need of support.
US coastal communities get $575M to guard against floods, other climate disasters
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. (AP) — The federal government is giving more than a half-billion dollars to coastal communities to help them use nature-based preventative measures to address climate-related flooding and other disasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Friday announced it is allocating $575 million to 19 resiliency projects in several states, with a particular emphasis on Native American, urban and traditionally underserved communities that experience repeated floods, wildfires and other weather-related disasters. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a statement that the effort was intended to “help make sure America’s coastal communities are more resilient to the effects of climate change,” The projects include more than $72 million for so-called “living shorelines” in New Jersey, using native plants, oyster reefs and other natural materials to restore and protect waterfronts. There also is money to replace sidewalks with permeable pavement, to top buildings with plants to help absorb heat, and to establish parks in flood-prone areas that can absorb floodwaters.
TE Ben Rothhaar flips commitment to Rutgers
Rutgers landed another commitment in the class of 2025 today when Ben Rothhaar of Norwalk (Ohio) announced his plans to join the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder was previously committed to Kent State but has flipped to Rutgers. Rothhaar becomes the 30th commitment to the Rutgers 2025 class as he joined the program on a day when the staff was hosting an unofficial visitor barbecue for members of the class of 2026. The class of 2025 commits are expected to be on campus tomorrow.
NJDEP investigating after lead material found on beach in Keyport
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are looking into how objects containing lead appeared on Keyport's bay shore.For months at low tide, residents said thousands of pieces of lead slag can be seen along the shoreline. Just recently, officials determined the objects contain lead.According to New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, objects resembling lead slag first became visible in June, and initial tests have confirmed that the objects contain lead.On July 17th, NY/NJ BayKeeper Greg Remaud discovered a significant quantity of material on the beach near the former Aeromarine industrial site where he said someone illegally...
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