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North Plainfield Students Complete NJROTC Leadership Course
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Three North Plainfield High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets graduated from the 2024 NJROTC Leadership Academy and Sail Training (LA/ST) on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Newport, RI. Senior Yareliz Minaya-Fernandez and Juniors Dayana Castro and Zawadi Warachi, completed two weeks of intensive training in preparation for increased leadership responsibilities in the North Plainfield NJROTC program. Training included physical training at 5 am, leadership-related academics, swimming, one hour each day on a sailboat learning to sail, flying drones, honing their close order drill and orienteering skills, and a tour...
Adele DeLeeuw Scholarships Awarded to North Plainfield and Watchung Hills Students
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ --Three students from North Plainfield and Watchung Hills high schools received new and continuing scholarships from the Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are financed by a bequest from Adele DeLeeuw, longtime Plainfield resident, author of 75 books, journalist and arts activist. The Rotary Club of the Plainfields (Plainfield, North Plainfield and South Plainfield) administers the Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship Fund and is one of four Rotary clubs (including the Warren-Watchung Rotary) that provide scholarships from the Fund to students in their communities who pursue a course of study in poetry, art, journalism, writing or engineering. This year $57,500 was distributed to thirteen area students...
North Plainfield Youth Sports Association Raises $2500 at Golf Outing
CLINTON, NJ - The North Plainfield Youth Sports Association (NPYSA) held its 29th annual golf outing at Beaver Brook Country Club in memory of Tony Di Fabio, Jim Durick, Ralph Cammarota, and Dennis Passe, all of whom were instrumental in creating the NPYSA and had volunteered with the organization for many years. “We had good weather, and an excellent turn out, Joe Pisaniello, the event organizer and chairman of NPYSA said.. "We enjoy holding this event each year and we are proud to have it honor the memories of Tony, Jim, Ralph, and Dennis. Those guys were absolutely dedicated to the mission of Youth Sports and over the...
NJ woman accused of ripping off Union County synagogue for $350K
A Union County woman has been accused of stealing more than $350,000 from a synagogue where she worked as a bookkeeper, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Stacy Margaritondo, of Scotch Plains, has been charged with wire fraud. The 51-year-old Margaritondo appeared in Newark federal court on Tuesday and was released...
Inroads to Opportunities celebrates Disability Pride Month with first-ever flag-raising ceremony
Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County-based nonprofit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, celebrated its first-ever flag-raising ceremony in honor of Disability Pride Month at Roselle Borough Hall. Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities, their identities, their culture and their contributions to society....
Union County Holds Veterans Job Fair for Residents Seeking Employment Opportunities on August 21st
The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Office of Veterans, the American Job Center, and the Union County Workforce Development Board, is hosting a special job fair dedicated to helping veterans find new career opportunities. While the event will primarily focus on veterans, all Union County residents are welcome to attend. The Veterans Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, August 21st at 5:00 P.M. at the Warinanco Sports Center, located at 1 Park Drive in Roselle.
Township Spraying for the Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Please be advised that The Union County Mosquito Control Bureau recently documented Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a human-biting mosquito species in the township. The County will focus mosquito abatement services to the problem area based upon their mosquito surveillance data. The intention is to minimize potential for virus transmission to humans. The County program will continue to inspect, survey and treat areas, as needed. At present, there is need to perform focused adult mosquito control applications in the affected area. Additionally, please know that we are also experiencing an increase in West...
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
Union County Center Providing Citizenship Help Moves to Rahway
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A center in the county that provides services to immigrants seeking U.S. Citizenship has moved to Rahway from its former location in Elizabeth. “The Union County center for We Are One New Jersey has relocated from 288 Broad Street in Elizabeth to a new facility Irving Street in Rahway,” County Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski said at the July 17 commissioners' board meeting. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new We Are One New Jersey - Union County Center at 1591 Irving St. in Rahway is within walking distance of Rahway...
Is the new Edison Sports Building a 'money pit?' Here's the new cost
EDISON - The cost of the new Edison Sports Building has gone up again. The project, originally envisioned as a $5 million investment, has more than doubled in price and is now up to more than $11 million. That prompted one resident to say the project is "a money pit." The Township Council...
Splashing Good Time at Christmas in July Clark Pool Party!
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Community Pool transformed into a festive wonderland for its second annual Christmas in July party! Decked out in holiday decorations, the pool featured an Arctic-themed floating obstacle course that brought plenty of splashes and laughs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The highlight of the day was a special visit from Santa Claus, who traveled all the way from the North Pole to spread holiday cheer and delight the children. “Thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable mid-summer celebration,” said Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
12 North Jersey residents arrested for alleged gun trafficking as 74 firearms seized
PATERSON — New York authorities seized 74 firearms — including 17 assault weapons — in busting an alleged North Jersey gun-trafficking ring coordinated by a 24-year-old Paterson man who reportedly got help from his 42-year-old mother. Twelve of the 13 people arrested in the takedown lived in Paterson, Hackensack, Wayne, and Passaic, according...
Two North Jersey Lotto Players Split $150K Jackpot
It was a terrific Thursday for two North Jersey lottery players.Tickets sold in Hudson County and Passaic County matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Thursday, July 25, splitting the $150,000 jackpot, earning eah player $75,000.The tickets were sold at Mini Mart Deli & Groce…
Meet the North Jersey adoptable pets of the week for July 26: Peter Pan and Vera
Meet NorthJersey.com's adoptable pets of the week for July 26! Each week, NorthJersey.com would like to highlight two adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues. If you foster,...
Clark PD Announces Construction on Raritan and Central on Friday
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department announced around 8:30 on Friday morning that construction would be taking place on Raritan Rd. and Central Ave. The Union County Department of Public Works will be working on a project on the roads.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Traffic congestion and delays in the area should be expected. The area should be avoided if possible. Follow all traffic signage carefully, and stay updated through the Clark Police Department's social media platforms. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The Giants might have a starting corner emerging from the pile
One of the weaker position groups on the New York Giants is their secondary, a unit that lacks experience and, to a degree, potential upside. Aside from former first-round pick Deonte Banks, the prospects at CB2 and in the slot are somewhat limited. Assessing the Giants’ Secondary: Competition Heats Up...
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