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By TAPINTO HILLSIDE STAFF
March 31, 2026
HILLSIDE, NJ - Union County’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt is coming to Conant Park on Saturday, snow, rain, or shine. The event is open to young residents ages 1 to 9. Over 35,000 easter eggs are available to be found. Participants must bring their own baskets. A raffle, live music, and food options ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — In the Cranford baseball program, little things mean a lot.Attention to detail, throwing strikes, avoiding mistakes while inducing mistakes in opponents all mean as much to the concept of winning as hitting for a high batting average does.The top five hitters combined for eight ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne has launched a new emergency notification system to deliver time-sensitive alerts, particularly those related to water service, as it transitions from its previous provider.According to the City of Melbourne, “The City of Melbourne is now using the AlertBrevard ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 26-year-old man died after a drowning incident at a Coral Springs home Monday.Coral Springs Police and Fire Rescue responded to a residence on the 8300 block of Northwest 35th Court Monday evening in reference to a drowning in a swimming pool. When officers arrived, they found ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Public Library is hosting a presentation on the American Revolution on April 21, offering the opportunity for the public to step back in time and discover the story of the birth of the United States. Families, kids and the general public are invited to explore how the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s baseball team dropped an 8-1 decision to Bernards on Monday, falling to 1-1 on the season.The Hilltoppers scored their only run in the second inning with Matt McKeever and Gavin Schnall recording Summit’s only hits. Charlie Rosoff struck out three batters but gave up four ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In celebration of our local history and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the America 250 New Providence committee is proud to announce the first annual Reverend Caldwell Day Charity Drive. The event is scheduled for April 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 ...
Wayne Z. King, of Guinea Road, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in the loving care of his family.Wayne was born 74 years ago on June 29, 1951 on the family farm in Breakabeen, to Olive LaVerne (Cleveland) and Ralph King. He grew up on the family farm and later enlisted ...
100 Years AgoApril 1, 1926James E. Schuyler has purchased of Mrs. Melvina Kilts the 100-acre farm owned by the late W.H. Shafer and which contains the famed Barrach Zourie mountain, 1,801 feet above the tide water at the summit and known as the highest peak of the central-northern part of the ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison school district is preparing for a new New Jersey law that will change how annual Individualized Education Program, or IEP, review meetings are handled in an effort to increase transparency and strengthen parent involvement in the special education process.According to ...
EDISON, NJ - Albatross Entertainment has been awarded the Best New Tenpin Center in the U.S. in the 41st Annual Bowling Center Architecture and Design Awards. The bowling alley and entertainment venue, located at 991 US Route 1, earned the awards for its “standout innovation, immersive environment, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Residents in Elizabeth are invited to take part in a festive spring celebration scheduled for Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.The event, which features a seasonal theme highlighted by colorful eggs and family-friendly visuals, is expected to bring the community together for an ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Spring got underway last week, with Sayreville teams opening play with strong performances on the course and the field.Boys GolfThe Sayreville boys golf team opened its season with back-to-back wins. The Bombers defeated Colonia, 166-214, on Wednesday behind a 40 from Ansh Patel ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill recently signed a new law as part of her administration's priority to promote energy affordability and reliability. Under the measure, there will be new requirements in place for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under the NJ Board of Public ...
Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation requiring the Commissioner of Education to recommend uniform dates for spring break in school districts statewide aims to alleviate logistical challenges for families.Currently, each New Jersey school district determines when it will schedule spring break, ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Four years ago, Toni Mullin, a pediatric occupational therapist and local mom, took what she describes as a "huge leap of faith." Recognizing a critical gap in childhood socialization following the pandemic, she launched Next Level Kidz NJ in March 2022. Today, the business ...
SCHOHARIE – The third Capital Region BOCES career fair of the 2025–26 school year connected businesses in search of workers with students looking to expand their options and help their finances.The Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus Career Fair was held ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Four years ago, Toni Mullin, a pediatric occupational therapist and local mom, took what she describes as a "huge leap of faith." Recognizing a critical gap in childhood socialization following the pandemic, she launched Next Level Kidz NJ in March 2022. Today, the business ...
COBLESKILL – Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District residents who are registered voters and unable to make it to the polls on May 19 can cast their votes by absentee or early mail ballot, if they meet the following eligibility requirements: 1) Absence from county on election day; 2) ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle is now accepting applications for 2026 summer camp employment, offering residents the opportunity to be part of a fun and engaging seasonal program.Officials, including Mayor Donald Shaw, the Roselle Borough Council, and the Department of Recreation, are ...
MIDDLEBURGH – Ever since she was little, Krissy Travers has always had a gift. Travers grew up in Middleburgh, where she realized and honed her mystical skills alongside her grandfather. In an exclusive interview, she recalled a time when she was in the barn with her grandfather, and she noticed a ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit fell 8-7 to Bridgewater-Raritan in its season opener on Monday.Summit jumped out to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first inning. Bridgewater-Raritan answered with a four-run fifth inning to take the lead, adding another run in the sixth. Summit scored one run in the ...
Carol Pearson Richter Flum (1928-2026) passed away on March 15, 2026 in Kissimmee, Florida. She grew up in Cobleskill, graduated from Russell Sage College and married Ralph Richter in 1950. They moved to Cincinnati, Ohio and Carol became an excellent elementary teacher. She was preceded in death by ...
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona is applying for a grant along with other North Jersey municipalities, including Cedar Grove, to help fund a shared services agreement for a sewer-cleaning truck. The Township of Verona, the Township of Cedar Grove, the Borough of Woodland Park, and the Township ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A local group is looking for volunteers to help prepare hanging flower baskets to be hung around Doylestown.Discover Doylestown needs people to help assemble hanging baskets at a Del Val University greenhouse from 6-7 p.m. on April 9, 2026. Volunteers will transfer baby plants from ...
POMPANO BEACH, FL — Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of Pompano Beach Highlands residents this weekend as the neighborhood hosted its first-ever organized cleanup event, turning a gloomy morning into a showcase of community resilience.Led by Brandi Zabadal, president of the Pompano Beach Highlands ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The Stafford Township School District Referendum that was passed on September 17, 2024 has officially made it through the beginning stages of design and public bidding laws and is now expected to begin construction this Spring. Read more about the referendum here.Below you can find ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A city restaurant that has been hailed as a pioneer in the American cocktail renaissance will be relocating to the Health and Life Science Exchange (HELIX).Clydz will take up residence in the first phase of the HELIX, commonly known as H-1, which is scheduled to open in ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Rutgers University police arrested a Colonia man for allegedly brandishing a handgun at an illegal “car meet-up” at an on-campus parking lot and reportedly pointing it at people and vehicles.Police charged Sean Benedicks, 20, from Woodbridge's Colonia section, with possession of a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Town of Westfield is set to invest close to $5 million in capital improvements if the proposed capital budget is approved, according to remarks made at the town council's conference session on March 24. A special bond ordinance that was approved by all members of the town ...