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By TAPINTO BORDENTOWN STAFF
April 2, 2026
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Have you ever wondered about the inspiration for some of your favorite books or the next project from a beloved novelist or nonfiction author?The Burlington County Library System (BCLS) is giving library cardholders insider access to dozens of acclaimed writers through its new ...
RED BANK, NJ: Empower U Autism Services opened its doors to families and community members on Friday during an Open House at its newly launched Empower U ABA Center, located on the 3rd floor of The Noglows Building at 65 Monmouth Street. The event offered a firsthand look at Red Bank’s newest ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Residents of Cedar Grove will have the opportunity to connect directly with local leadership at an upcoming “Meet the Mayor” event later this month.The session is scheduled for Monday, April 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the conference room on the second ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Good Friday, observed during Holy Week ahead of Easter Sunday, is recognized by many public agencies as a holiday, prompting office closures across the region. Municipal offices in Madison, along with New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations, the Morris County Library and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Good Friday, observed during Holy Week ahead of Easter Sunday, is recognized by many public agencies as a holiday, prompting office closures across the region. Municipal offices in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains, along with New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank’s Division of Parks and Recreation is bringing back its Buddy Ball program this spring, offering children with special needs a welcoming space to play, move, and build friendships. The weekly open‑gym sessions run Mondays from March 9 through June 15, at the Red Bank Primary ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank is getting ready to fire up the ovens for the 2nd Annual Red Bank Pizza Fest, a town‑wide pizza crawl that turns downtown into a slice‑by‑slice adventure. Guests can sample signature pies, creative specials, and award‑winning favorites from some of Red Bank’s top pizzerias — ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Borough officials this week introduced a $25.25 million municipal budget for 2026 that would raise Woodland Park’s municipal tax levy to $18.8 million, up about $1.56 million, or 9%, from last year.For the average homeowner, that would mean about $350 more annually, or roughly ...
STAFFORD TWP, NJ — The Southern Regional School District is preparing for a significant transition in its front office as long-time Athletic Director Chuck Donohue Jr. officially announced his resignation. The news marks the conclusion of a tenure defined by competitive excellence and a culture of ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that improve the school and community, the Hillside High School Student Council has been recognized as a 2026 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC)."The student ...
STAFFORD TWP, NJ — The Southern Regional School District is preparing for a significant transition in its front office as long-time Athletic Director Chuck Donohue Jr. officially announced his resignation. The news marks the conclusion of a tenure defined by competitive excellence and a culture of ...
CASTLETON–Career and technical education (CTE) students from Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School (Troy) and Donald R. Kline Technical School (Hudson) competed at the SkillsUSA Area III Regional Competition on March 18. Sweeping the First Aid/CPR and Cosmetology Senior categories, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents, business owners and community members can now receive the latest local news, events, sports results and government updates delivered directly to their inbox by subscribing to the TAPinto Summit newsletter. TAPinto Summit is a hyperlocal online news platform focused ...
PASSAIC VALLEY - Residents of Passaic Valley can now begin planning their upcoming sports seasons, as 2026 league information has officially been released for the Passaic Valley Sports Leagues.Program offerings include Passaic Valley Youth Softball and Youth Baseball, as well as adult leagues such ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Police Department is participating in the Put the Phone Away or Pay nationwide campaign until April 30. The initiative coincides with Distracted Driving Awareness Month and is aimed at raising awareness among drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences ...
HELMETTA, NJ - Helmetta Mayor Chris Slavicek announced a change to garbage collection in the borough due to the upcoming Easter holiday weekend. Garbage collection scheduled for Friday, April 3, has been postponed due to Good Friday. Trash will instead be picked up on Monday, April 6. Helmetta ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick kicked off April with a work session by the South Brunswick Township Council. The April 1 meeting included a closed session. During the Manager's Report, South Brunswick Township Manager Bryan Bidlack reminded residents the South Brunswick Municipal Building ...
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson High School Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard programs kicked off their competitive season with an outstanding showing at their first competition, held at Central Regional High School in Bayville, New Jersey.Both ensembles delivered impressive performances, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The final whistle from last June still lingers around after what was an amazing season.For Jim Davidson and his Summit boys lacrosse team, an 18-win season and a Group 3 state championship set the standard — and the expectation — heading into 2026.Last year, playing through heavy rain, ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Police Department is accepting resumes from candidates interested in joining the department as a police officer.According to the hiring announcement, applicants must, at the time of appointment, hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license and meet the ...
Due to weather and field conditions, the Flashlight Egg Hunt originally scheduled for tonight, Thursday, April 2, has been rescheduled. The event will now take place on Saturday, April 4, at its originally planned time and location.We appreciate the community’s understanding and flexibility, and we ...
NUTLEY, NJ — Even though the Nutley Public Library remains closed, the Friends of the Nutley Public Library want the community to know that the Dolores Capalbo Book Sale will go on as planned.A special Preview Sale for Nutley Public Library cardholders will be held on Wednesday, April 22, from 4 to ...
Interested in giving back to your community? Comfort Food Community is hosting a volunteer orientation and invites anyone curious about getting involved to attend.Comfort Food Community is a Washington County-based nonprofit focused on improving access to healthy food through community-driven ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Starting Sunday night, commuters will be able to purchase next-day passes for the Westfield train station beginning at 9 p.m., Mayor Jeremy Berman said in his weekly update on Thursday.“As we wrap up spring break week for many in the community, I have good news for commuters who ...
SALEM, NY — Fort Salem Theater will bring romance to the stage this spring with its production of The Bridges of Madison County, running April 24 through May 3, 2026. Based on the beloved novel and film, the story follows Francesca, an Italian immigrant living a quiet, routine life on an Iowa farm.
LONG BRANCH, NJ - A fourth-floor structure fire on Lower Broadway and Memorial Parkway broke out into flames on Thursday morning.A call came in at 9:41 a.m. about a fire at a Chinese restaurant, which turned out to be coming from the top of the Kushner apartment complex, which is currently under ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A Pennsylvania man faces four criminal counts after allegedly attempting to make a fake financial transaction at an East Windsor Bank, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.) At approximately 12:10 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, East Windsor police ...
NEW JERSEY - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead, announced The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FSIS is concerned that some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items ...
EVESHAM, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has released the name of the victim who died in a police officer-involved incident that began with an attempted motor vehicle stop in the Marlton section of Evesham Township, Burlington County. The victim has been identified as Joseph J.
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff's Department will be hosting its annual Junior Police Academy for the County's youth, Sheriff James Kostoplis announced The Junior Police Academy Class #80 is being held on Saturday, April 25 from 9AM to 2PM at the Burlington County Emergency Services ...