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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
March 26, 2026
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The West Caldwell community is honoring the legacy of longtime Jefferson Elementary School crossing guard Frank Bolger, who passed away last week, by launching “Mr. Frank’s Closet,” an initiative providing clothing, school supplies and essentials to students in need. Known for ...
RARITAN, N.J. – There was an audible gasp in the council room as the Raritan Borough Council rolled out a 12% tax increase as part of its $16.1 million 2026 budget – the largest ever, according to a member of council.Paige Elster, Raritan's chief financial officer, told council March 24 that the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Grease is the word this spring for South Brunswick High School's Pirandello Players. This year's spring musical is Grease. The Vikings are bringing back Danny, Sandy, Rizzo, Frenchy, Kenickie and the gang for a four-run performance of this popular musical. So, be sure to mark ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Township Council met on Monday, March 23 for its final meeting of the month. On the agenda was resolution 26-117, which authorized the introduction of the township's 2026 municipal budget. East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen gave a brief overview of the budget, ...
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Raritan Township Committee has created a recreation committee, which will, among other things, advise it about what it should do with its almost 8 square miles of preserved open space.About 21% of the 37.65 square-mile township in western New Jersey is open space, as ...
New York is the fifth-worst state for taxpayer return on investment in the nation, according to a report released Tuesday by the personal-finance website WalletHub.For the report, WalletHub evaluated all 50 states using 29 key metrics that measured the quality and efficiency of state government ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team got back to their winning ways this week, defeating Cardinal Gibbons 9-3 and improving their overall record to 15-4. Jake Rizzo had two hits, including a home run, and Gio Rojas and Nelson Velazquez had two hits each as well for Douglas. Stoneman ...
. MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Three Morris County communities landed among Niche’s top-ranked places to live in New Jersey, with Morris Township ranked No. 67, Morris Plains No. 90 and Morristown No. 135 in the latest statewide listings.Among the three, Morris Township earned the highest placement. The ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
MADISON, NJ - New rankings released by Niche.com place Madison among the very best communities in the state, coming in at No. 45 out of 637 municipalities across New Jersey. Princeton Junction secured the number one spot in this year's rankings. The ranking places Madison among the highest-rated ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Board of Education recognized students across the district as Hornets of the Month for exemplifying active participation in their learning and school communities.The program honors students who consistently engage in the classroom, contribute positively to their ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The New Providence baseball team is scheduled to open its season early, with a game Saturday at Gov. Livingston — currently scheduled for up on The Hill, but with a chance it might be moved to Snyder Avenue in Berkeley Heights.The Pioneers are starting right off with what might ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council held public hearings on two ordinances relating to the borough’s affordable housing plan on Tuesday, March 24. Several residents opposed the ordinance which amends zoning, especially at the St. Andrew’s Church site.The borough filed its Housing Element and ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — A local favorite, Penstock Coffee Roasters, will be among the honorees at the upcoming 70th Annual Gala hosted by the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce and its affiliate, the Roselle Park Chamber of Commerce.The milestone event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, at ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Bernards Township officials have introduced a proposed 2026 municipal budget that would increase local taxes by approximately 3.44 percent at Tuesday nights Township Committee Meeting.The spending plan reflects ongoing financial pressures facing municipalities across New Jersey, ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Temple Sholom of West Essex will present an afternoon of music and community with its upcoming “Three Cantor Concert” on Sunday, April 19 at 4 p.m.The concert will feature performances by Danny Mendelson, Stephanie Wright, and Talya Smilowitz, offering an uplifting musical ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Criticized for smiling recently when an anti-ICE activist described the Roxbury Township Council as being “all white” and callous, Mayor Shawn Potillo on Tuesday snapped back by saying laughing it off is his best defense against racism.Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo at March 24 Council ...
MADISON, NJ — The Crescent Lot at the Madison Train Station will be temporarily closed to all vehicles on Saturday, March 28, according to a parking advisory issued by local officials.The closure will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 11 a.m., and motorists are being urged to plan ahead and make ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – As the weather finally begins to warm, the spring track season draws ever closer. For both the boys and girls teams in Morristown, expectations are high for different reasons.On the boys team, the Colonials are suffering from the losses of some of the team’s top performers. Karl ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown volleyball dropped a straight-set decision to Randolph on Wednesday afternoon, falling 25-17, 25-16 in boys volleyball action.The Colonials are now 0-2 on the season, while Randolph improved to 2-0.Morristown stayed within reach in the opening set before Randolph pulled ...
EDISON, NJ — A warehouse at 76 National Road recently sold for a whopping $24.5 million, according to ROI-NJ. The K Group sold the property to a major real estate investment firm that buys warehouses and logistics facilities in the New Jersey and New York area, according to a prepared statement ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Members of the Sayreville Bomber Polar Plunge Team made a splash for a great cause, raising a record $5,523 during their participation in the Seaside Polar Bear Plunge.The total marks the team’s highest fundraising effort since beginning the tradition, with proceeds benefiting the ...
ISELIN, NJ — The JFK-Iselin High School baseball team will be the first in all of Middlesex County to open its season when the Mustangs host Dickinson of Jersey City on Friday afternoon.JFK is hoping to improve on its 9-13 record of a year ago, and the presence of two right-handed senior pitchers ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A resident has proposed amendments to a local ordinance governing yard sales, arguing the changes could benefit both residents and the broader community amid ongoing economic challenges. “I think with today’s financial situation, where everyone’s having a tough time, it would do ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Women in the Hackettstown community are invited to a special gathering on Sunday, April 12, designed to encourage connection, conversation, and self-care. The event, titled Walk, Talk & Connect, offers participants an opportunity to walk, talk, and reset together in a ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Attention art admirers and fashion fans: “Women Who Create: Fashion Exhibit with Sofistafunk,” a dynamic pop-up experience, lands in Montclair this weekend just in time to celebrate Women’s History Month.Located at The Space — a multi-dimensional creative hub that has emerged as a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Parker Health Group, Inc., which has been providing aging services in the city since 1907, is being recognized by the Age‑Friendly Institute as a Certified Age‑Friendly Employer™ (CAFE).Parker is being honored for its commitment to employing professionals age 50 and older as they ...