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Mayor of Parsippany Issues Message Regarding Road Safety
PARSIPPANY, NJ - In the wake of this month's tragic pedestrian fatality accident, Mayor Jamie Barberio issued the following message to residents: As we continue to embrace the warmth and longer days, I want to remind everyone of the importance of staying safe, particularly on our roads.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The recent traffic fatality in our community has deeply saddened us all and serves as a critical reminder of the importance of traffic safety for both pedestrians and drivers. We all share the responsibility of ensuring our streets are safe for everyone. For...
Union County Mosquito Control to Spray New Providence and Surrounding Areas
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Union County Mosquito Control has announced it will conduct adult mosquito spraying in New Providence and surrounding areas on Saturday morning, July 27, 2024. The spraying is scheduled to occur between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., weather permitting. The areas in New Providence to be treated include:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gales Drive Area Charnwood Road Sherwood Drive Runnymede Parkway Ashwood Road Rosner Place New Providence Department of Public Works Central Avenue In addition to New Providence, the spraying will cover other local areas as follows: Berkeley Heights: Grant Street Area, River Road, Snyder Avenue, Emerson Lane Area,...
5 Takeaways from the July 22 West Orange BOE Meeting
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Board of Education continued preparing for the 2024-2025 school year at the July 22 meeting. Here are some important takeaways. New Appointments CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Dr. Victor Alcindor, long-time ELA teacher at West Orange High School, has been appointed as the new Supervisor of ELA for grades 6-12. He takes over for Elizabeth Veneziano, who will be replacing Acting Director of Human Resources Annette Towson. Supervisor of Schoolwide Advancement Position for Schools with Title I Designation to be Posted Funded by a Title I grant, this position...
West Orange High School Students Shine at Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory
MILLBURN, NJ -- West Orange High School is celebrating the achievements of two of its students, Kyan Bashkoff and Vincent Fondetto. Kyan, a rising 10th grader, and Vincent, a rising 9th grader, who have been selected among 122 exceptionally gifted young performers from around the world to participate in the prestigious 2024 Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory. The Summer Musical Theater Conservatory at Paper Mill Playhouse is a rigorous program that empowers students to hone their individual performance potential while gaining a comprehensive foundation in theater arts. During the program, students engage in an intensive...
Beloved Berkeley Heights Children’s Librarian Laura Fahro retires after 49 years
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Beloved long time children’s librarian Laura Fuhro is retiring after 49 years, and was honored and had a proclamation read by Mayor Angie Devanney at the July 23 council meeting for her decades of service to the community. Fuhro was hired to work as a children's librarian in Berkeley Heights Public Library on July 1, 1975. The proclamation recognizes that Fuhro has provided children, parents, and caregivers with a welcoming and friendly space to enjoy, and participate in the Public Library's many services and programs. She has helped the library move three times...
Ladurée’s Macarons and Lattes Are Now Available at the Mall of Short Hills
SHORT HILLS, NJ —The founder of Patisserie Ladurée, better known as just Ladurée, opened the first French tearoom in Paris in 1862, and 160 years later, New Jersey residents can enjoy its delicacies in their new shop located on the lower level of the Mall at Short Hills near Neiman Marcus. This is the first New Jersey location, but there are five New York Ladurée shops in Manhattan. Ladurée is known for their macarons and lattes and also offers many other delicious options including gift boxes, macaron pyramids, special occasion collections, gifts (edible as well as scented candles, tote...
New Coffee Cafe Opening at Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new coffee café is planning to open at Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs, taking over the space vacated by Starbucks months ago. The mall’s management announced Friday that Gregorys Coffee will be opening soon, close to the mall’s food court.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER It’s a national chain of more than 30 locations offering coffee, pastries, and packaged foods, according to the company’s website. Gregorys Coffee was founded by Gregory Zamfotis in 2006, with its first location on Park Avenue and 24th Street in Manhattan. The company is a part of...
District Attorney’s Office Honors Two Lawyers for Outstanding Public Service
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Two prosecutors were given honors by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office for their outstanding public service. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn presented the awards at the department’s annual awards ceremony on Thursday night. Deputy District Attorney John T. Fegley received the department’s award for Exceptional Public Service. Fegley joined the district attorney’s office in January of 2022 and serves as its Chief of Appeals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fegley previously served in the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office from 2014 to 2017 overseeing appeals. He also worked in district attorney’s...
Summer Soccer Camp To Be Held In Cedar Grove
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Young soccer players looking to hone their skills can do so this summer. CSF Soccer Academy is hosting its Summer Camp from August 5 to August 8 at Panther Park’s Lower Turf Field, located at 118 W. Bradford Ave. in Cedar Grove. Each day of camp will be from 5 to 8 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Players ages 5-11 are welcome to attend. Groups will be split by age. CSF Soccer Professional Trainers will be onsite to provide instruction on fundamentals including dribbling, passing and shooting. Registration is $150 per player and can be done on the CSF Soccer Academy website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Health Reminders Before Denville Students Go Back to School
DENVILLE, NJ - Denville Public Schools released information from the Health Services Department in Friday’s newsletter. For the families of students of Valleyview Middle School, Riverview Elementary School, and Lakeview Elementary School, all medications and order forms to administer them must be sent to the health office before the start of the school year. All forms must be signed by a parent/guardian and a doctor. Dates will be sent out later in the summer for drop-off. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For Valleyview families, sports physicals are due in the health office by Friday, August 9. Incoming sixth-grader vaccination records and Universal Health form physicals are due in the health office before the start of school. More information and forms can be found here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Youth Focus: Mahopac's Samuel Grimm Makes Eagle Scout
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Samuel Grimm, of Mahopac Troop 1, has achieved the rank of Eagle, Scouting’s highest honor, recently completing all the requirements necessary to earn this distinguished rank. For his Eagle Scout service project, Sam designed and built custom storage cubbies for Sycamore Park’s beach area. Working with Recreation and Parks Director Nina Kallmeyer, Sam identified a need for organized storage for visitors’ belongings while they swim. The new cubbies provide a much-needed solution, enhancing the beach experience for everyone who enjoys the lakefront at Sycamore Park. The project was installed just in time for the summer...
Lakeland Grad Ettere Shines for Corland Field Hockey
CORTLAND, N. Y. — Lakeland graduate Keirra Ettere and the Cortland Red Dragons enter this season coming off an incredible campaign a year ago. It was one that saw the upstate school finish 18-2, win the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Tournament title, and garner a first-round victory in the NCAA Division III Tournament. “Being part of a team that had such a great season last year was incredibly special,” said Ettere, a rising senior forward. “The hard work and dedication from each individual on my team, and the motivation and drive from our coaches...
Township of Nutley 2024 Third Quarter Property Tax Bill Update
Important update regarding your property tax bill from Director of Revenue and Finance Commissioner Thomas J. Evans Nutley residents’ annual property tax bills will be mailed the week of July 29th. While the bill is due on August 1st, the grace period to pay has been extended to August 30th due to a delay in getting approval from the State of New Jersey. The State did not start approving municipal and county budgets until after June 30th, resulting in a delay for the Essex County Board of Commissioners to certify the tax rate for 2024.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER No interest or late charges will be charged during this grace period. However, these charges will apply thereafter. Despite fears of an overall 5-percent or higher tax rate increase, the actual number is 2.05 percent. Please see the chart below for a full tax breakdown. If you wish to make a tax payment prior to receiving your bill, please visit our website at https://www.nutleynj.org/onlinepayments. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Saint Ann's Feast Well Underway in Hoboken
HOBOKEN, NJ - One of the most popular annual events has returned for its 114th year to the Mile Square City. The Saint Ann’s Feast features a variety of Italian treats - from their infamous zeppoles, to their succulent cheesesteaks, rice balls, mozzareppas and sausage and pepper sandwiches, visitors are guaranteed to find something that tickles their fancy!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While attendees fill up on Italian delicacies, they can also wander around, visit the beer garden, listen to live music, play games and do crafts. There is also a Grand 50/50 raffle and Nightly 50/50 raffle. The official dates and times for the remainder of this year's feast are as follows: Friday, July 26, 1.00pm - 11.00pm Saturday, July 27, 1.00pm - 11.00pm Sunday, July 28, 1.00pm - 11.00pm The 2024 Entertainment Schedule is as follows: 7/26 - JEREMY BECK’S AMERICANO ITALIANO featuring Broadway Performers DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. 7/27 - HEAD OVER HEELS 7/28 - KRYSTAL (special daytime performance at 3pm) & DJ JOEY LaBEATO to close the Festival that evening For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/StAnnHoboken/. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Belmar Public Library Hosts Journey Tribute with Monmouth University Dean David Hamilton Golland
BELMAR, NJ - The Belmar Public Library is thrilled to announce that Monmouth University Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, David Hamilton Golland, will be the featured speaker at the upcoming AUTHORTIME Event. The event will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 11 AM, where Golland will present and discuss his new book, "Living’ Just to Feel Emotion - JOURNEY and the Story of American Rock." This event promises to be a nostalgic journey through the greatest songs and moments of the legendary rock band Journey, marking their fiftieth anniversary. Since their explosive debut in...
Asbury Park Beach Patrol Wins First Place in Lifeguard Tournament
ASBURY PARK, NJ - Last week, Asbury Park Beach Patrol secured first place in the highly competitive Asbury Park Lifeguard tournament. The event, featuring lifeguards from six municipalities, showcased the skills and athleticism of participants through a series of challenging timed events and relays. Shane Brennan stood out by clinching 2nd place in the demanding American Ironman competition, which included a swim, paddle, and solo row. The team of Noah Wilson, Nick Bongiovanni, and Henry Buerck dominated the paddle relay, earning a decisive 1st place for Asbury Park. Additionally, Anthony Scala's exceptional performance in the beach flags event...
The Valley Hospital's New CEO Dr. Robert Brenner Looks to Take Patient Care to New Heights
PARAMUS, NJ — A procession of sixty ambulances lined the street like a row of pearly, white teeth as they undertook the titanic task of moving 200 patients from The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood to the new, state-of-the-art facility in Paramus. Dr. Robert Brenner, then President of Valley Health, looked on as the patients were ferried away. The move had been a meticulous and exhausting process, but Brenner could not help feeling fascinated. “That was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for people in healthcare,” he reflected. “To move a hospital was unreal.” Throughout his career, Brenner has endeavored...
2 Residents Tell BOE About Their Special Needs Students’ Problems in District
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Only two residents spoke during the public comments periods of the July 25 South Orange-Maplewood (SOMA). One told the Board of Education (BOE) about problems her special needs granddaughter had in the district, and the other talked about his son’s current issues. Vicky Johnson, who also spoke in a 2023 BOE meeting, explained, “I attended three board meetings to express my disgust at horrible neglect by the South Orange-Maplewood school district concerning the lack of educational services for my granddaughter as a minority IEP student.” She continued to say that she was told...
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
Longtime Jersey City Councilman Danny Rivera Joins O'Dea Slate
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Standing a few blocks from where he grew up, and on the ball field where he spent years coaching Little League baseball, Jersey City Councilman-at-Large Danny Rivera said that he toyed with the idea of running for mayor in 2025, but after discussions with his family decided instead to seek reelection as councilman. “I looked around for a ticket that was a good fit for me,” Rivera told TAPinto Jersey City. “I decided to run with Bill O’Dea. He really is for Jersey City like I am.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
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