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North Jersey town says no to marijuana shop tied to RHONJ star
HALEDON — The Planning Board rejected a proposal for a new cannabis dispensary this week after multiple objectors, including public officials and a would-be competitor, laced into the application. The Wayne-based business, owned by a limited liability company called This Budz 4 U, wanted to take over a Dunkin’ restaurant of 1,409 square...
Deadly start for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in South Jersey
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is off to a deadly start in South Jersey, with two fatal crashes on May 1. The accidents, which took the lives of two Cumberland County men, occurred hours apart in Fairfeld and Upper Deerfield. Separately, an 85-year-old motorist died on May 1 in a Burlington...
Woodland Park Borough Council Allocates $125K for Police Department Vehicles and Equipment
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - At their May 1 meeting, the Woodland Park Borough Council approved the allocation of $125,000 towards acquiring new vehicles and essential equipment for the Police Department. By investing in new vehicles and associated equipment, officials aim to enhance the Police Department's capabilities, empowering officers to provide more effective and efficient services for the residents of Woodland Park, officials said. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
10 most expensive homes sold in Passaic County, April 22-28
A house in Pompton Lakes that sold for $885,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Passaic County in the past week. In total, 15 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $511,100. The average price per square foot ended up at $321.
Somerville hires new school superintendent from Passaic County
Lubisco, superintendent of Manchester Regional High School in Haledon, will receive a starting annual salary of $215,000 under the terms of a contract approved by the Board of Education on Tuesday. His contract runs through June 30, 2029. Lubisco is replacing Timothy Teehan who announced his retirement in December and...
Thousands of new residents breathe life back into Hackensack's Main Street. See what's new
HACKENSACK — Benito Rivero, the owner of Casual Habana, remembers when the city’s downtown would go quiet by 5 p.m. Now, as new apartment buildings fill with tenants, there’s more life on Main Street in the evenings, he said. “It’s a completely different place than what it...
She visited 66 schools in N.J. district. Now, she’s earned a new title.
After being elected to the Newark Board of Education in April 2023, Allison James-Frison thought the best way to learn what was happening in district schools was to visit them. So she did — all 66 of them. It was an unprecedented feat in the state’s largest school district,...
In the Aftermath of Damon Murray's Murder, Housing Authority Residents Demand Change
HOBOKEN, NJ - In the wake of Damon Murray’s death, Housing Authority residents have pleaded with City Council members to take action to improve the conditions, safety, and opportunities for their community's youth. Dozens of Murray’s neighbors packed into City Hall imploring that action be taken in what was an emotionally fraught public hearing session at Wednesday’s Council meeting. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At 21 years old, Murray was shot and killed outside the Housing Authority, where he lived and grew up, late Sunday evening. “The overarching issue that is a contributing factor...
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