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More Paving Starts in Westfield Thursday, Town Says
WESTFIELD, NJ — Elizabethtown Gas' paving contractor expects to begin milling and paving in the following areas beginning Thursday, Sept.19, the town of Westfield announced on its Facebook page: Boynton Avenue (Grove to dead end) Elizabeth Avenue (Central to Boynton) Greene Place (entire length) Boulevard (Park to Grove) Carleton Road (Park to Grove) Midwood Place (Carleton to Boulevard) Washington Street (Summit to Carleton) Central Avenue (Grove to Greene) Grove Street (Carleton to Central) Notices have been distributed to affected homes, the announcement said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAs always, all work is weather permitting, the announcement says.For a full list of anticipated and completed road work for 2024, you can visit westfieldnj.gov/roadimprovements. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Knolls wins fifth in row in Girls Soccer
DENVILLE, NJ – Junior Maggie Krasnomowitz and senior Charlee Perna each scored twice to lead the Morris Knolls High School girls soccer team to its fifth straight victory, a 6-2 decision over Chatham Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Knolls.Sophomore Michaela Anderson and junior Alexa Grazioli each scored once as Knolls finished the game with a season-high six goals. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSenior Giana Mikula added two assists and junior Julianna Critchley, senior Kaitlyn Forand, junior Maria Tzoumas, and Krasnomowitz each added one assist.Junior Tariyana Sango was the winning goalie, stopping eight of the 10 shots...
Lady Eagles fall to Randolph in Tennis
DENVILLE, NJ – The Morris Knolls High School girls tennis team ran into a hotter than hot Randolph squad Wednesday, Sept. 18, and lost a 5-0 decision to the Lady Rams in a match played at Knolls.All five matches were decided in straight sets with the Lady Eagles’ seniors Shannon Christal, Abigail Hsu, and Gabriella King losing in singles and the doubles teams of seniors Aashiya Mohanty-Beatrize Labing-isa and seniors Ashlyn Albro-Giada Wilson also falling.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe loss drops the Knolls season record to 2-7 overall and 1-6 in the North Jersey Athletic Conference’s National Division. Randolph improved to 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the NJAC-National. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
MK bows to unbeaten Morristown in Boys Soccer
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morris Knolls High School boys soccer team stayed with unbeaten Morristown for the first half, but the Colonials put on a strong second-half performance to record a 4-1 victory over the Eagles Wednesday, Sept. 18, in a game played at Morristown.The loss snapped a three-match winning streak for the Eagles, which had outscored its opponents, 14-4, in their last three outings.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMorristown, now 6-0 overall and 4-0 and in first place in the National Division of the North Jersey Athletic Conference, held a slim 1-0 lead at the half before going on a three-goal second-half outburst that decided the game. MK Senior Matthew Klinger’s fifth goal of the season was the only score for Knolls, now 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the NJAC. Klinger was assisted by fellow senior Arato Nakano.MK Junior Angelo D'Asti and senior Ben Polito split the goal-tending duties for Knolls, D’Asti finishing with five saves and Polito stopping four shots. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Somers Volleyball Takes Four Straight
SOMERS, N.Y. - With a 3-0 start under their belts, Somers welcomed Tappan Zee to this side of the river, and Gianna Morales was quick to describe the atmosphere of Tusker volleyball for the visitors. “We enjoy what we do,” she said. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out so well for the Dutchmen.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSomers won the day with a 25-14, 25-13, 25-15 sweep.The match did begin on the back and forth, though. Even so, Somers didn’t want their guests to get any funny ideas and went high and low to...
Michigan Deli Lunch Specials September 19
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Double Chili Dogs topped with Shredded Cheddar, & Raw Onions, served w/Tots $14.75CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBowl of Homemade Chili topped w/Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Raw Onion, Pico de Gallo & Sour Cream, served w/Homemade Tortilla Chips $13.95Chicken Salad Club on White Toast served with a Pickle Spear & FF $13.50Homemade Soup of the Day: Chicken Pasta or Rice or Mushroom Beef Barley $5.00 DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE...
North Plainfield Hispanic Heritage Festival
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — North Plainfield is hosting a free Hispanic Heritage Festival this Saturday with "MUSIC, FOOD, SHOPPING" BOUNCY HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, BUBBLE STATION & MORE”SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER11:00 AM - 5:00 PMVERMEULE COMMUNITY CENTER614 GREENBROOK RD.NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Food Donations at All-Time Low, Martha's Pantry Appeals for Help
HAWTHORNE, NJ – Martha’s Pantry at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church has helped thousands of people over the five years it has been serving the community. But, owing to a severe drop in nonperishable food donations and money, the volunteers who run the operation are worried about how they will be able to carry on their mission.Martha’s Pantry is open to those who need it on the first and third Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon. Linda Heerema, the pantry’s director, said, “We are going to celebrate its fifth anniversary on November 2, and...
Livingston’s Pianofortes Robotics Team Receives Proclamation Recognizing Accomplishments of Patented Product
LIVINGSTON, NJ — An all-female robotics team made up of five Livingston High School (LHS) freshmen who formed the “Pianofortes” during their summer break in 2023 in order to compete in the 2023-2024 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics competition recently received a proclamation from the township recognizing the Pianofortes for season accomplishments that included being named the regional champion, state runner-up and runner up in the prestigious FLL Western Edge Open International Competition “On The Spot” Challenge.The Pianofortes, who ultimately faced more than 80 national and international teams in the final competition of the season, also notably received a...
Proposed Chai Center of Millburn-Short Hills Discussed at Township Committee & Planning Board Meetings
MILLBURN, NJ — On Tuesday, September 17, several residents expressed their concern about the proposed Chai Center that applied to be built on the corner of Parsonage Hill Road and Old Short Hills Road where an old house was demolished. It’s a residential neighborhood, and people who live nearby are worried about traffic, light pollution, parking overflow, drainage and the removal of trees.Evan Frankel spoke at both meetings. During the township committee meeting he stated, “For the last 20 years, my family and I have lived less than 20 feet from the proposed site for the...
Piscataway Police and Firefighters Engage with Community at Annual National Night Out
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Excessive summer heat forced Piscataway police to move the township’s annual National Night Out (NNO) event from August to September when hundreds of area families came out to attend the annual street fair-style festival on Tuesday, a much cooler, clear evening.Although it was a school night, residents and visitors crowded along Stockton Street and Buena Vista Avenue behind the community center for the evening event where township police officers and firefighters were on hand to pose for pictures and answer questions about their roles, and provide information about fighting crime and preventing fires...
Glen Ridge Man Charged with Insurance Fraud
GLEN RIDGE, NJ - A Glen Ridge man has been arrested and charged with a number of crimes following an investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit.According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, Prince Narang, 37, is charged with Theft by Deception and two counts of Forgery. Narang was arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Jersey City on Thursday, September 12, 2024 and released pending his first court appearance, which is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAn announcement said that the investigation found that Narang’s company, Artisan Design and Construction, was hired to perform contract work on a residential building in Jersey City. Narang submitted a fraudulent Certificate of Insurance to the property owner and bank to obtain a construction contract. The owner attempted to file an insurance claim for property damage when they learned the certificate of insurance was not valid. Anyone wishing to report an insurance related crime should call the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Insurance Fraud Unit at 201-795-6400 ext. 6634, the statement noted. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Frances Foundation to Celebrate 20 Years of Bringing Smiles to Kids Fighting Cancer
MONMOUTH COUNTY: One of the most successful pediatric cancer foundations in the state, perhaps in the country, was founded right here in Holmdel, NJ. The Frances Foundation has helped thousands of pediatric cancer families over the last 20 year and invites you to Celebrate and Support the Frances Foundation 20th Annual Gala! The event will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 6:30pm. This year's theme “Enchanting White Gala” Celebrates 20 Years of the Frances Foundation Bringing Smiles to children with cancer! Join in celebrating this milestone event! Click image below or scan QR code for information about ticket reservations and sponsorship opportunities. Support this fantastic all volunteer charity helping pediatric cancer families every day! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Frances Foundation Gala will host a BIG prize winner! Learn more about the magic of the Frances Foundation in this TAPinto article: GIVE LOCAL to Children With Cancer: Donate to the Incredible Monmouth County Based, Frances Foundation. Nearly 1000 Attend 19th Annual Gala. All volunteer organization, funds donated directly to deliver comfort and joy for pediatric cancer families. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Gentrification Concerns Discussed at Montclair Fourth Ward Meeting
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair Fourth Ward Councilor Aminah Toler held her second community meeting on September 17 at the Montclair Fire Department headquarters and had new presentations for her constituents from departments other than the departments who presented information about their responsibilities back at her first meeting in July. The residents, in turn, gave a presentation of their own, talking about how new luxury-apartment construction and greedy landlords have been pricing out long-time Fourth Ward residents.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERCouncilor Toler began, ironically, by citing development and redevelopment projects in the Fourth...
Chatham High Teenager Sofia Smith Presents Social Media Marketing Tips to Chatham Small Business Owners at CACC Meeting
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce booked a reliable social media expert - a teenager - as its featured speaker on Wednesday evening.Chatham High 17-year-old Sofia Smith gave her presentation on "Small Business, Big Difference: How to Use Social Media Marketing Effectively For Your Local Business" at a gathering of CACC members held at the Chatham Township Firehouse.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe meeting also featured award-winning digital marketer, Joel Kraus, who shared strategies from his book “The Sharkbite Method”.Smith's presentation was the culmination of her Girl Scout Gold...
Glen Rock Public Speaks on Fate of Basketball Courts
GLEN ROCK, NJ - What should happen next to the Wilde Memorial Park basketball courts: that was the subject of the September 16 public forum on what comes next after the courts were closed due to a shooting and two fights.While the meeting, which lasted about two hours, allowed the public to lend their collective voice for the usage of the basketball courts going forward, it did not bring forth a resolution.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“We're not making any decisions tonight,” Mayor Kristine Morieko said. “Once we hear from you, we...
What We're Reading: Princeton Critics Weigh In (With Thumbs Up and Down) on Empire Records at McCarter
Princeton, NJ – The new musical at McCarter Theatre, Empire Records, opened with everything but a big searchlight sweeping through the sky on opening night. It’s a world premiere, based on a 1990s movie with a cult-like following. The musical score was created by Zoe Sarnak, who grew up in Princeton, went to Princeton High School, and has fond memories of the Princeton Record Exchange, a retail enterprise not unlike the setting of the musical now running on the Berlind stage through Sunday, October 6.“Empire Records is set to be another landmark event in McCarter’s storied...
Guild Hosting Fall Harvest Marketplace on Oct. 19 in Ridgewood
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Fall Harvest Marketplace sponsored by The Ridgewood Guild is making its much anticipated return on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. The event will feature over 40 vendors who are offering unique and handmade goods.In addition to the items for sale, there will be music, pumpkin painting, food trucks and ice cream to enjoy. The old-fashioned tractor will also be on display, offering hayrides for a nostalgic ride through the village to enjoy the scenic views.The marketplace has a rain date of Sunday, Oct. 20 in the event of inclement weather.Read more Home & Garden news in Ridgewood: Ridgewood Ranks Among "Safest and Richest" Towns Expand Your Garden Beds Without Chemicals Looking to Adopt a Furry Friend? Bergen County Hosting 'Clear the Shelters' Event For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
LaMonica McIver Will Represent Roselle Park in Washington
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Borough residents have a new elected official to call in Washington for support with federal programs and agencies. After receiving over 81% of the vote with more than 92% of ballots counted, Newark Council President LaMonica McIver will replace the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.McIver is back on the ballot in less than two months for the November General Election that will determine who fills the full term starting in January. The Special Election only filled the seat through the end of the calendar year and was triggered based on the timing of Payne's death.Read more Elections news in Roselle Park: There's an Election on Wednesday, Roselle Park Early Voting Opens in One Week for Special Election Eight Candidates File to Run in Roselle Park Board of Education Race For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hop on Board! Join The Nutley Chamber of Commerce Our Small Business Saturday Egg Hunt!
Hey there, Nutley businesses! Want to boost your sales and have some fun this Small Business Saturday?Join us for our 6th Annual Egg Hunt on November 30th!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWe're teaming up with the Nutley Chamber of Commerce and American Express to create a fun-filled day for the community. This event is a fantastic opportunity to drive foot traffic and build brand awareness.Whether you have a physical storefront, you’re a service business, or operate entirely online, there are plenty of ways to get involved and showcase your business. We've got opportunities for everyone.Best of all, it's FREE for Nutley Chamber of Commerce members.Don't miss out on this egg-citing event. Contact Mary Spinelli at 973-637-0325 or by email at nutleysbsc@gmail.com for more information. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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