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By DAWN MILLER
April 6, 2026
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It's time to start thinking about those summer camp options for the kids. BSV Elite's popular summer training camps return this June, July and August with fun sport options for kids, tweens and teens going into third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades. New this summer ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A proposed affordable housing development at the corner of Cornell Boulevard and Route 202/206 may look significantly different by the time it returns to the Bridgewater Township Planning Board.Developers are now actively exploring whether the project can be reconfigured to draw ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Green Thumb Garden Club will celebrate both Earth Day and the arrival of spring with a hands-on seed planting event on Wednesday, April 22, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, in the Arts & Crafts Room on the second floor.The free ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morris County residents can expect a stretch of mostly sunny spring weather this week, with cooler temperatures at the start before a steady warmup pushes highs into the upper 60s and low 70s by the weekend.Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 55 degrees and a northwest ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morris County residents can expect a stretch of mostly sunny spring weather this week, with cooler temperatures at the start before a steady warmup pushes highs into the upper 60s and low 70s by the weekend.Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 55 degrees and a northwest ...
SOMERSET, NJ — While many in the St. Matthias community remember the parish’s annual carnival as a longtime spring tradition, a new celebration is stepping in this year — and it looks ready to create new memories for the next generation.St. Matthias School and Parish will host a special 60th ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – The Lady Warriors entered their matchup against Middletown South at 2-0, winning by an average of 10 goals per game. But after one quarter, down 4-0 with barely a minute of possession, it was fair to ask—where did that team go? The Lady Warriors would regain their composure in the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Traditional egg hunts took a scholarly turn this week in Alicia Scipioni’s second-grade classroom at Franklin School. Taking advantage of a beautiful day in the school’s courtyard, students swapped candy for equations as they participated in "The Great Math Hunt," a high-energy review ...
CLARK, NJ — You have to order the arancini and the cannoli, and, of course, Sicily has the best gelato in all of Italy.” These were some of the instructions that Sicilian Americans offered to the 31 students from ALJ and UCVTS and the five chaperones embarking on a ten-day adventure in Italy. This ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Essex High School recently announced its ShopRite Stars for the third marking period.ATHLETICS: Brooke Balzano | Brooke is a standout multi-sport athlete. She is a four-year varsity soccer captain, All-Conference and All-State honoree, and the leading scorer for the past ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Longtime local landmark – the Rustic Mill Diner & Pancake House – has gone dark, leaving its customers to wonder what’s happening at this closed diner, a favorite with patrons from Union and Middlesex counties. The Rustic Mill Diner & Pancake House, at 109 North Avenue West, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Flank Steak, Veggies & Rice $15.50Chicken Piccata Platter with Veggies & Mashed Potatoes $15.50Mixed Greens Salad, Feta, Craisins, Glazed Pecans, Grilled ShrimpBalsamic Vinegarette ...
PATERSON, NJ - City officials on Saturday launched an expanded spring cleanup initiative aimed at tackling illegal dumping, graffiti, litter and other quality-of-life concerns across Paterson’s neighborhoods and major corridors.Mayor Andre Sayegh announced the enhanced Clean Communities effort as ...
POMPANO BEACH — Authorities identified the man who was found shot to death in the middle of a Pompano Beach thoroughfare early Sunday morning.The Broward Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Rayon Sanchez. Deputies first discovered Sanchez after responding to reports of an injured person lying ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council meeting on March 24 featured a series of recognitions and an educational partnership announcement.Mayor Susan McCartney opened the meeting by issuing a proclamation celebrating Women’s History Month, honoring the contributions of women across West ...
Join in a fun family history event. Discover the rich history of the Village of Kinderhook in a fun family-friendly way. Putt your way through historical landmarks and learn fascinating facts about the village at Van Buren Hall, 6 Chatham Street, Kinderhook, April 9, 1 to 3 p.m. Bring the whole ...
SPENCERTOWN--On March 21, a full house at the Austerlitz Town Hall heard presentations about the ecology and history of the town, as an aid to considering future housing possibilities. The program, sponsored by the Austerlitz Housing Committee, featured talks by Conrad Vispo, an ecologist with the ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Sara Scallon scored five goals to lead Summit to a 15-10 girls lacrosse victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Saturday.Giada Catanzaro scored four goals and passed for two assists for Bridgewater-Raritan (1-3).Ashley Ciufo also scored four goals for the Panthers and Sia Agarwala and ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn Township has implemented a new resident request management system known as SeeClickFix. Through this platform, residents can report non-emergency concerns that will be directly routed to township departments. This new and improved system replaces SDL for resident requests ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Board of Education introduced its 2026–27 tentative school budget, a $62.16 million spending plan that will now be reviewed by the Union County Executive Superintendent before a public hearing later this month.The proposal represents an increase from the district’s ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Spring is most definitely in the air and that’s tremendous news for all involved with outdoor activities — and that certainly includes the sport of golf.The Lenape High School boys golf program has already proven to be ready for this 2026 regular season and has a team full of ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Water Department will be conducting on two local streets – Maxwell Avenue and Monmouth Street – on Monday, April 6. The flushing is being conducted as part of bringing a new water main into service along Maxwell Avenue. During the work, residents on Maxwell ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Ace Pickleball Club has opened its newest, state-of-the-art facility at Brunswick Shopping Center on Milltown Road, according to Levin Management Corp. (LMC), the center’s managing agent.The new Ace Pickleball Club 26,500-square-foot facility is billed as a year-round ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – The City of Bordentown Water Department is advising City and Township residents that it will begin its Spring hydrant flushing process this week, starting in Bordentown Township.Hydrant flushing is an essential part of the water system maintenance as well as a compliance ...
COPAKE FALLS—Our Lady of Hope Parish, 8074 State Route 22, offers free food distribution through a mobile food pantry, Friday, April 10, noon to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is available and will guarantee there is food for everyone who comes. Visit www.ourladyofhopecopakefalls.org, the cabinet by the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — It’s not every day you walk into the library and are greeted by horses—but for dozens of Mountainside families, that’s exactly what made this year’s Spring Break programming unforgettable.The Mountainside Public Library wrapped up its week of activities with a unique therapy ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — With Tax Day approaching, a new report is highlighting where New Jersey stands when it comes to the overall tax load on residents. The good news is that the Garden State does not have the highest total tax burden. That distinction belongs to Hawaii. According to a 2026 analysis ...
CAMDEN – A Camden business executive in late March sued a former New Jersey attorney general and four employees in the attorney general's office for “creating a media spectacle” to advance themselves by criminally indicting him and others associated with Democratic power broker George E. Norcross ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Michael Basile drove in five runs, capped by a grand slam in a 12-run fourth inning, as the Governor Livingston Highlanders cruised past Lyndhurst 16-1 Saturday to improve to 4-0 on the season.Basile went 2-for-3 with a walk, doing most of his damage in the decisive fourth ...