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By TAPINTO BASKING RIDGE STAFF
April 18, 2026
Basking Ridge, NJ — Local organizations are calling on residents to help combat food insecurity by donating essential items at this year’s Charter Day on May 16.The food drive, organized in partnership with The Food Bank Network of Somerset County and God’s Co-op Pantry, will collect much-needed ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Residents of Hanover Township have several opportunities to get creative and hands-on this spring, as the Whippanong Library rolls out a lineup of engaging programs for children and adults alike.Kicking things off on Monday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. is Candy DNA, a fun and ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - At its Board of Education meeting on April 15, 2026, the Somerset Hills School District approved Mrs. Arielle Rementilla as Assistant Principal of Bedwell Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. Rementilla began her career in 2015 as an elementary Special Education ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – The Manasquan Warriors boys lacrosse team endured a rollercoaster battle on their home field, jumping out to a commanding early lead before falling to Red Bank Regional, 10-9, in overtime. In a game defined by momentum swings, the Warriors showcased both explosive potential and the ...
Outstanding students, employees and organizations were honored April 15 at St. Bonaventure University’s 2026 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony, recognizing their achievements and commitment to the campus community.2026 Ideal Bonaventure StudentsAnnually selected are two graduating students and ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Student athletes from more than two dozen schools gathered at St. Bonaventure University on Tuesday for the 39th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day, a community-driven event designed to inspire young women through athletics, mentorship and hands-on experience.The ...
OLEAN, NY —The first and only governor to ever come from Olean, Frank W. Higgins, will soon be immortalized in the community.Over the past couple years, the Olean Historical Society has been working to revive the Higgins Carriage House. The carriage house once stood next to Governor Higgins’ ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge Police Departments are participating DEA's "Operation Take Back" on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Residents can gather and dispose of their unwanted, unused, or expired medicine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Hasbrouck Heights Police ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Nick Scalera singled home Chance Iacovino with two-out in the bottom of the ninth to give Wood-Ridge its fifth consecutive victory, a 6-5 extra innings win over Emerson on Thursday at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge improved to 7-3 overall, and 3-1 with the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township has officially designated April 11 as Kevin Apuzzio Day, honoring the fallen firefighter on the 20th anniversary of his line-of-duty death.Apuzzio, a Union native, gave his life in 2006 while attempting to rescue a woman trapped inside a burning home in Franklin ...
RED BANK, NJ: Join the Parker Family Health Center for their 16th Annual 9-Hole Golf Outing, a day of fun and philanthropy in support of community health! This exciting event will take place at the scenic Rumson Country Club on Tuesday, June 9. Golf enthusiasts of all levels are welcome to enjoy a ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – After a two-week break in the schedule, the Hasbrouck Heights golf team returned to the course, suffering two defeats at the hands of Leonia and Midland Park on Tuesday and Thursday.Tuesday, facing Leonia, the Aviators were defeated 184-248 at the Rockleigh Red Course. ...
COLTS NECK, NJ — Colts Neck rolled past Donovan Catholic for a 16–4 girls lacrosse victory on Friday.The Cougars controlled the game from the opening draw, building a 3–0 lead in the first quarter and extending the margin to 10-2 by halftime. Colts Neck held Donovan Catholic scoreless in both the ...
Fri., Sat., Sun., Through April 26Company — The MusicalStep into an immersive, in-the-round production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company, where you’ll feel like a guest at Bobby’s birthday party. Surrounded by music, laughter, and the complexities of modern relationships, follow Bobby as he navigates ...
Spring is here, which means allergy season is too. In this Q&A, Catherine A. Monteleone, MD, Director of Allergy and Immunology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, shares how this spring’s ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) will honor five distinguished alumni at its annual Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, April 25. These exceptional graduates have made significant contributions in their respective professions, communities, and beyond—continuing to reflect ...
FRENCHTOWN, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team took on Delaware Valley on the road on Monday, April 13, and won 13-8.The Braves netted two in the first quarter and added four in the second frame. They held DelVal to one goal in the first and two in the second for a 6-3 lead at ...
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ — The Route 80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington is scheduled to be closed and detoured for about two weeks beginning Monday, April 20, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).The closure is necessitated by the ongoing “Bridges over ...
POMPANO BEACH — Production crews spent Friday on the sand on the south side of the Fisher Family Pier, unloading crates of sound and lighting equipment as the city prepares for the 5th annual Pompano Beach Jazz Fest this weekend. The soundstage, positioned next to the Atlantic Ocean, is the ...
COCONUT CREEK — A weekend crowd last Saturday of about 300 teenagers at Promenade at Coconut Creek pushed mall management to post new rules that bar minors from entering without an adult chaperon after certain hours. Starting this weekend, anyone under 18 must be with a person 21 or older after ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Hundreds of mourners turned out Friday afternoon to a service to memorialize Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, including many public officials, family and friends. They came to the Church by the Glades for a Celebration of the Life of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer. In addition ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Township clerk was reappointed at the council meeting on Tuesday, April 14, by a unanimous and vocally supportive vote.Roxanne Landy renewed her oath of office given by Mayor Dean Blumetti. Her son, Sean Landy was at her side holding the bible.Landy was originally hired to ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Town of Palm Beach authorities have charged a West Boca Raton woman with forgery, grand theft, and criminal use of personal identification after she allegedly deposited a counterfeit check tied to the Flagler Museum.According to a police report, Alexandra Charlotte Kaiser, 31, ...
MT. ARLINGTON, NJ — The Route 80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard in Mt. Arlington is scheduled to be closed and detoured for about two weeks beginning Monday, April 20, according to the state Department of Transportation (NJDOT).The closure is necessitated by the ongoing “Bridges over ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A man walked up to a woman’s car and fired multiple shots at her at close range while her daughter sat inside in what appears to be a domestic-related shooting Thursday afternoon in Coral Springs.The victim, identified as Mirtha Sanchez, was seriously injured but is currently in ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Hundreds of mourners turned out Friday afternoon to a service to memorialize Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, including many public officials, family and friends. They came to the Church by the Glades for a Celebration of the Life of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer. In addition ...
SPARTA, NJ – The baseball team dropped the game against Morris Catholic on Wednesday 8-4. In the early innings, Sparta was holding their own against MC. The Crusaders broke it open in the third and fourth innings when they put up four runs, taking advantage of walks and knocking one over the ...
POMPANO BEACH — Production crews spent Friday on the sand on the south side of the Fisher Family Pier, unloading crates of sound and lighting equipment as the city prepares for the 5th annual Pompano Beach Jazz Fest this weekend. The soundstage, positioned next to the Atlantic Ocean, is the ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Spartan softball team fell to Parsippany Hills on Thursday 14-8. The game started well for Sparta with a grand slam from Megan Smulewicz in the first inning to put them ahead 4-3. That lead would only hold until the third inning when the Vikings put up eight runs. Sparta had to ...
COCONUT CREEK — A weekend crowd last Saturday of about 300 teenagers at Promenade at Coconut Creek pushed mall management to post new rules that bar minors from entering without an adult chaperon after certain hours. Starting this weekend, anyone under 18 must be with a person 21 or older after ...