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By TAPINTO MADISON STAFF
April 3, 2026
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Area YMCA announced that its Family Center will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5.The Y said the facility will not be open that day and will resume regular operating hours on Monday, April 6.“We wish our members, families and staff happy and restful Easter”, said the ...
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 ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Larry Grogin, a 71 year old runner with Parkinson's Disease stopped in Parsippany as part of his ‘Running for a Cause’ journey. Last week, Mayor Pulkit Desai visited Embassy Suites to support the runner who is crossing the United States on a 100-day journey to raise awareness.
BELMAR, NJ – Professional basketball returns to Belmar this Saturday as the Jersey Shore Breaks take the court for a Spring Break home game against the Virginia Valley Vipers at St. Rose High School.Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m. on April 4, with the Breaks looking to draw a strong local crowd and ...
BELMAR, NJ – Professional basketball returns to Belmar this Saturday as the Jersey Shore Breaks take the court for a Spring Break home game against the Virginia Valley Vipers at St. Rose High School.Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m. on April 4, with the Breaks looking to draw a strong local crowd and ...
This week’s letter is being sent to you this afternoon, as the offices are closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday.April is Autism Acceptance Month, and yesterday afternoon we raised the Autism flag to bring awareness. We appreciated your patience the last couple of days, as ...
Caribbrew Café on Clay Street has been a hub for neighbors to interact, a place of connection for the community. For the past two years, the Haitian coffee shop has hosted poets and singers at open-mic nights, exercise enthusiasts with mats at “pilates-and-lattes,” and birthday revelers. But the ...
BUTLER, NJ — Students in grades 3 through 11 in the Butler School District will take part in the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) this spring. The updated NJSLA features a computer-adaptive format, which adjusts question difficulty based on each student’s responses. Correct answers ...
HARRISBURG, PA—Pennsylvania and New Jersey officials will join forces on April 14 to crack down on aggressive driving in hundreds of locations as part of a month-long campaign to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths.PennDOT is working with the Pennsylvania State Police and the state of New Jersey as ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — City officials are exploring the possible termination or wind-down of the popular Via microtransit program as part of broader efforts to address a growing financial crisis, according to a memo sent to the Jersey City Municipal Council on April 2.The memo, authored by Director of ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A fire that broke out Thursday evening at the Town Center at Boca Raton began in a food court kitchen and spread to the roof, according to Boca Raton Fire Rescue, which released details Friday.Investigators said the blaze appears to have started in the kitchen of Tobu before ...
Senior Center: Members enjoyed orchids, trees, bulbs for planting, specialty teas and pastries, ice cream, rugs, shovels, and much more at the Northeastern Flower Show on March 27. You’ll find a photo of the happy group with this article. The senior center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, ...
I remember attending the dedication ceremony for the monument by Anna Hyatt Huntington for Sybil Ludington at Lake Gleneida, Carmel, NY, in 1961 when I was six years old. A determined Sybil in all her feminist glory, a liberated girl riding side saddle, with a riding crop, on a spirited horse named ...
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 ...
GILBOA – “Once upon a time, there was a lovely princess…” or so the 2001 Shrek movie begins. But the Gilboa-Conesville Drama Club’s Shrek the Musical Jr. has a bit of a different twist, where “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek, who lived with his parents in a bog by a ...
From celebratory proclamations to awards dinners honoring local female trailblazers and women’sart lining our storefronts, March in Maplewood & South Orange was all about the ladies.As in years past, our local female elected officials partnered with township departments, civic organizations ...
ROXBURY, NJ – 2026 brought excitement to local fans of Popeyes Louisiana Chicken after they spent much of 2025 watching construction of the new restaurant in Ledgewood and wondering when the doors would open. Apparently, the wait was worthwhile: The Roxbury Popeyes — a TAPinto Roxbury sponsor — is ...
COBLESKILL – Cobleskill-Richmondville High School’s 20th annual Bravo! performance brought an evening of music, culture, and student talent to the stage, highlighting the creativity and dedication of students in the World Languages program.Bravo! is an international-style lip-sync performance in ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs woman is facing grand theft charges after investigators say she was linked to a phone scam that tricked a victim into depositing nearly $20,000 into a fraudulent account.Samrah Sydene Comrie, 27, is charged with grand theft of more than $10,000 and less than ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser, at a meeting last week gave the Coral Springs City Commission a look at the possible impacts on the city due to property tax reform proposals under consideration in Tallahassee. State lawmakers are considering changes to ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — What began as a campaign rooted in remembrance and generosity has taken a heartbreaking turn for a local law enforcement family, prompting an outpouring of community support.Captain Tom Rizzo of the Howell Police Department recently concluded a months-long effort to compete in a ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It was not the home opener the Spotswood High School varsity baseball team was hoping for on Thursday. Spotswood took on Middlesex High School in the second game of a Greater Middlesex Conference White Division home-at-home. Middlesex won the first game 6-1 following an emotional ...
SCHOHARIE – Fifty years ago, teacher and antiques dealer Ruth Anne Wilkinson was brainstorming ideas about how to make money for the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association.Just eight years before, her mother, Honey Sumner, and her aunt, Ruth Truax, had started SCHA as a response to an 18th-century ...
RespectI am writing in response to Bob Stark’s recent comments concerning my article about the Battle of the Flockey. I, like Mr. Stark, am a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution. I respect the US Army’s claim that traces its founding to a Continental Congress Resolution on June 14, ...
The Hackettstown High School girls flag football team continued its historic inaugural season on April 2 with a competitive 12–7 matchup against Indian Hills High School on the road.Led by quarterback Anna Willis, the Tigers showed poise and determination against a tough Indian Hills defense.
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona invites residents to its annual paper shredding event. The event will take place on April 11, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Verona Pool Parking Lot on Fairview Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Donations to the Verona Children’s ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Charter Study Commission on March 22 held a public listening session, drawing a sizable audience at the Bauer Community Center.Points of discussion included the role of the mayor and whether Millburn should transition to a Faulkner Act council‑manager system. The ...
STAFFORD TWP, NJ – The Southern Regional Rams extended their season-opening winning streak to four games on Wednesday, delivering a commanding performance to defeat Pennsylvania’s Strathhaven (PA) 13-3.While the Rams’ offense found its rhythm early and often, the story of the game was the ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council will introduce an ordinance allowing funds in the Recreation Department's budget for donations to eligible youth sports organizations. The ordinance will be introduced at the Council's combined meeting on Tuesday.According to the proposal, eligible youth sports ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials introduced the 2026 municipal budget, outlining a plan aimed at maintaining services while keeping the tax increase lower than last year.During an April 1 council meeting, Mayor John Lane said the budget includes a 2.9% overall tax increase, down from 4.5% in 2025.