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By TAPINTO RED BANK STAFF
April 8, 2026
RED BANK, NJ: The Visual Arts Committee meeting will be held tonight, Wednesday, April 8, 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Watch via RBVAC Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/4j9Dfa6
UNION, N.J. — Superintendent Dr. Gerry Benaquista outlined plans to convert Franklin Elementary School into a districtwide prekindergarten center beginning in the 2026 school year, citing significant budget pressures during a community meeting attended by about 125 people Tuesday evening.Benaquista ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Wood-Ridge pounded out 17 hits on the way to their 16-1 victory over Becton Regional in a NJIC Patriot Division girls softball game Monday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge improves to 3-1 overall, 1-0 in the Patriot Division. Becton falls to 0-4 overall ...
Scroll down to see details about this beloved local event: The Bayshore Greekfest! TAPimages below to go to the website to learn more, or TAPhere ⬇️⬇️Don't miss one of the year's best local events! TAPhere to learn more.
ALLENDALE, NJ – Normally, a comeback win culminated by a goal in the final seconds would be one to celebrate. Chatham, however, was in no mood to rejoice after its 8-7 boys lacrosse nail-biter over Northern Highlands on Tuesday.Not a single Cougar player even flashed a smile after senior middie ...
PEQUANNOCK, NJ — The New Providence girls lacrosse team suffered a heartbreaking 11-10 road loss to Pequannock on Tuesday morning after surrendering the lead in the fourth quarter.New Providence led throughout the game before Pequannock pulled ahead late, outscoring the Pioneers 4-2 in the final ...
Scroll down to see details about this beloved local event: The Bayshore Greekfest! TAPimages below to go to the website to learn more, or TAPhere ⬇️⬇️Don't miss one of the year's best local events! TAPhere to learn more.
SUMMIT, NJ – Commuters boarding Midtown Direct trains at Summit’s station know that even routine work hours can be unpredictable, with delays and cancellations turning the daily commute into a logistical challenge, a concern many NJ Transit riders have long voiced.To elevate awareness of the ...
Scroll down to see details about this beloved local event: The Bayshore Greekfest! TAPimages below to go to the website to learn more, or TAPhere ⬇️⬇️Don't miss one of the year's best local events! TAPhere to learn more.
Trout season in New Jersey opens on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 8 a.m., a highly-annticipated anticipated spring event, offering anglers the chance to fish for stocked rainbow trout and larger brood stock across the state. For the 2026 season, the minimum legal size for trout is 9 inches, with a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, a community event will be held on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the South Plainfield Public Library.The event, open to individuals of all ages and abilities, aims to promote inclusion, awareness, and community ...
Trout season in New Jersey opens on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 8 a.m., a highly-annticipated anticipated spring event, offering anglers the chance to fish for stocked rainbow trout and larger brood stock across the state. For the 2026 season, the minimum legal size for trout is 9 inches, with a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood came up aces on Monday afternoon, defeating New Providence, 5-0, at Kramer Manor Park. With the win, the Raiders evened their record at 2-2 overall and 1-1 in Union County Conference play.In singles action, Scotch Plains-Fanwood set the tone early.
HOLMDEL, NJ – Middletown South remained undefeated with an 11-9 girls lacrosse victory over Holmdel on Tuesday.Hayley Jamison scored four goals for Middletown South (3-0), which outscored Holmdel, 3-1, in the fourth period.Ashley Penn and Alexis Marquis each scored a goal for the Eagles and Anna ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ – The South Brunswick boys lacrosse team prevailed in triple overtime to defeat Old Bridge on the road, 3-2, on Tuesday.Cameron Gray had one goal and one assist for South Brunswick (1-2), which played Old Bridge to a scoreless tie in the second half after the teams were tied, 2-2, at ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Middletown South remained undefeated with an 11-9 girls lacrosse victory over Holmdel on Tuesday.Hayley Jamison scored four goals for Middletown South (3-0), which outscored Holmdel, 3-1, in the fourth period.Ashley Penn and Alexis Marquis each scored a goal for the Eagles and Anna ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Kira Abel scored eight goals to lead Columbia to a 14-13 girls lacrosse victory over Cranford on Tuesday.Anabel MacGuire finished with two goals and seven assists for the Cougars (1-2), who came back from a 4-1 deficit after one quarter.Amelia Burroughs scored two goals and won nine ...
Operating Room (OR) nurse Marisa Petrou, BSN, RN, who was praised by a recent surgical patient for a kind gesture that made all the difference to her as she was about to undergo surgery, has been honored with Monmouth Medical Center’s DAISY Award Extraordinary Nurses, endorsed by The DAISY ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In honor of the nation’s milestone 250th anniversary, Livingston Public Schools invites the community to attend America’s Semiquincentennial anniversary celebration at Livingston High School from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8. Co-organized with the Livingston Education ...
Operating Room (OR) nurse Marisa Petrou, BSN, RN, who was praised by a recent surgical patient for a kind gesture that made all the difference to her as she was about to undergo surgery, has been honored with Monmouth Medical Center’s DAISY Award Extraordinary Nurses, endorsed by The DAISY ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Members of the Scotch Plains Police Department met with members of the community on Tuesday, April 7, at Black Drop Coffee on Park Ave. during the department's annual “Coffee with a Cop” event. Officers answered questions about motorcycles, the use of technology in policing, and ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – Ryan Spencer took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and Colts Neck's bats erupted for seven runs in the fourth inning on its way to a 13-4 baseball victory over Raritan on Monday.Spencer didn't allow a hit until the fifth inning and finished with 11 strikeouts and four walks in 5 ⅔ ...
NEWARK - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...
MENDHAM, NJ – Roger Lin and Elias Bruu-Syversen both took their singles matches in straight sets as the Chatham boys tennis team won its fourth in a row, 4-1 vs. Mendham on Tuesday.Aidan Wong and Ranvir Iyengar won at first doubles and the tandem of Grayson Rivera and Chris Allen won at second ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — On the same diamond where the program lost its last baseball game almost two years ago, Gov. Livingston broke the modern New Jersey record with its 39th consecutive victory, defeating Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 12-3, on Tuesday.The record-setting win, which improved the Highlanders' ...
NEWARK - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners will host its third annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, at Rifle Camp Park, inviting residents to spend the day outdoors with nature-themed activities, environmental education and hands-on community events.The free ...
NEWARK - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials recognized a longtime public servant during a recent council meeting, marking the retirement of the borough’s Registrar of Vital Statistics after three decades of service.During an April 1 council meeting, Mayor John Lane announced the retirement of Phyllis ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Dr. Fred Lubnow of Princeton Hydro gave a water quality presentation at the Lake Hopatcong commission meeting on April 6. Lubnow and Princeton Hydro are tasked with monitoring the Lakes “health” as well as study trends to attempt to create the best environment for the residents to ...