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By KATHRYN SPARROW
March 18, 2026
What ‘Builder’s Remedy’ Could Mean for Hanover TownshipHANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - As Hanover Township works to meet New Jersey’s affordable housing requirements, officials said the stakes extend beyond compliance, with potential consequences that could shift control over future development.During the ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Table of Hope is offering their free food distributions this week. A free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday, March 19th from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday, March ...
Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and available ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
BARNEGAT, NJ — It has been a season of significant achievement across the Barnegat Township School District, with students and faculty alike earning prestigious honors in the arts, business, and professional development. From innovative environmental galleries to top-tier finishes in statewide ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – A capacity crowd packed the council chambers on March 10 for a marathon Montville Township Committee meeting that spanned three and a half hours. The evening was marked by a mix of celebration and contention, featuring honors for veteran firefighters, a stinging critique of state ...
IT’S 2026 AND time to take a fresh look at live theater. So I’ve talked in previous articles about the musicians and music in the musical and the dancers in the musical, but what goes into a non-musical?This year we, The Two Of Us productions, decided to find an interesting twist in theater and ...
BELMAR, NJ – There’s something bubbling beneath the surface at Belmar Elementary School—and it’s not just the Atlantic Ocean. It’s excitement, creativity, and a whole lot of sponge-powered energy as students prepare to bring The SpongeBob Musical to life on stage.Set to take place in the school’s ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park School District is actively seeking a qualified High School Math Teacher, opening the door for educators to join a district focused on academic growth and student achievement.According to the posting, candidates must hold a Teacher of Mathematics certification ...
SPENCERTOWN–Spencertown Academy Arts Center Conversations with Neighbors presents “The Gift to be Simple: Our Local Shaker Heritage and Its Future” on Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. The panel discussion will feature Shaker Museum’s newly appointed Executive Director Claudia Gould, Director of Library ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - George Perez has only been Fire Chief for a couple of months, but he was more than prepared before he was ever sworn in.Perez is aware of the responsibility that comes with running the Jefferson Township Fire Department Company 1, but the Chiefs prior to Perez created an environment ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – The local soccer community is buzzing this week as one of its brightest stars, 14-year-old Jackson Feeney, officially prepares to take the next major step in his professional development. The Southern Regional student and standout defender has signed with the FC Cincinnati ...
MANAHAWKIN — The Southern Regional golf team continued its dominant start to the season on Wednesday, improving to 5-0 with a 169–197 victory over Shore Conference rival Lacey at Ocean Acres.Leading the charge for the Rams was junior Paul Reilly, who claimed medalist honors by firing a 3-over-par ...
MANAHAWKIN — The Southern Regional golf team continued its dominant start to the season on Wednesday, improving to 5-0 with a 169–197 victory over Shore Conference rival Lacey at Ocean Acres.Leading the charge for the Rams was junior Paul Reilly, who claimed medalist honors by firing a 3-over-par ...
FANWOOD, NJ — The Fanwood Police Department has released its 2025 Annual Report, a year-end summary highlighting the department’s operational achievements, community engagement, and the challenges it faced over the past year. Prepared by Lieutenant Daniel Kranz, Chief Law Enforcement Officer, the ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A large crowd and a full agenda set the tone for a busy Township Committee meeting on March 17, as officials capped the evening by swearing in Anthony J. Dolan as the newest sergeant of the Maplewood Police Department.Early in the meeting, Mayor DeLuca previewed the night’s ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This veteran member of the Westfield High School girls basketball team is a versatile athlete whose contributions have helped send the squad to several championships, including at the state level this year. Senior Megan Logan is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Under a proposal being weighed by the Roxbury Mayor and Council, the Roxbury Fire Department would get a paid director who would handle many of the administrative tasks that currently burden the department’s volunteer leadership.Mike PellekAs proposed by department chiefs in a budget ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Land Use Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, March 24th at 7:00pm at Town Hall, 411 Ridgedale Avenue, with a full agenda that includes a major variance application, ordinance review, and zoning discussion.Among the key items on the agenda is a public ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ - The Perth Amboy community is set to recognize a group of trailblazing Black residents whose achievements helped shape the city’s civic, cultural and professional landscape.The event, titled “Perth Amboy Celebrates First Black Pioneers of the City: A Century of Black History,” is ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A handful of Hackensack streets have been updated to meet the City's new ordinance of overnight residential parking.Adopted back in January, stickers are now being issued by the Police Department. Check out the list of streets:Stanley PlaceBerry Street (From DeWolf Place to Union ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Police Department is warning residents to stay alert after several people across New Jersey, including local residents, reported receiving fraudulent text messages tied to a scam involving fake traffic violations and bogus court notices.According to police, the ...
Princeton, NJ — A crosswalk is a risky place for Princeton’s pedestrians. Our town’s cyclists are vulnerable on crosswalks, too, as well as at intersections and in unprotected bike lanes. Despite a road system built in theory for all road users, those traversing it by foot or pedal sometimes get ...
Princeton – The Washington Post published a story this week with a provocative headline: “An Ivy League town faces bitter battle over effort to stamp out segregation.” Wow, I thought when the words first registered in my brain. What Ivy League town in this day and age could possibly be segregated? ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Police across New Jersey are warning residents about a “Fake Court Notice” scam alert. The scam is targeting residents across the state. There are two versions targeting most people: "Notice of Hearing – Traffic Violation / Toll Violation” letters being sent to residents.Police stesss ...