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By RENSS LENS STAFF REPORT
March 16, 2026
TROY- Mayor Carmella Mantello has announced bids are now being excepted for the construction of a new firehouse in the city’s Lansingburgh section. The current station is 40-years-old and according to the Mayor is no longer suitable for the demands of modern-day firefighting.Mantello further called ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — The Morris Plains Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 531 Speedwell Ave., with a light agenda that includes resolution memorializations, committee reports and discussion of a revised application process.Among the items ...
RAVENA — Village voters will head to the polls Wednesday, March 18, to elect a mayor and two village trustees.While voting traditionally takes place on a Tuesday, this year voters will cast their ballots on a Wednesday due to a law on the book in New York that prohibits voting on St. Patrick’s Day.
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council recognized the 75-year history and community impact of the Lambda Upsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. with a formal resolution honoring the organization’s decades of leadership, scholarship and civic engagement in the city.The resolution, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An 87-year-old West Boca Raton man who was hit by a car last week in the Costco parking lot on Congress Avenue has died, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. Maurice Kofman died at about 5:15 p.m. Sunday from the injuries sustained in the accident. He was hit ...
Essex County Schools of Technology, located at 91 W. Market Street in Newark, have scheduled a free presentation on Apprenticeship / Earn a College Level Salary Without the Debt for April 29. The event, part of National Apprenticeship Week, runs from 7-8:30 p.m.Attendees will hear from program ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor is moving closer to the opening of its first cannabis retail establishment after the council approved a resolution signing off on an application by Fresh Dispensary during the March 10 meeting. Fresh Dispensary, which currently has New Jersey locations in Elizabeth ...
EAST DURHAM — The streets were filled with revelers for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in East Durham on Sunday.Irish and U.S. flags waved side by side, marchers wound their way down Route 145, and Irish music rang out as the parade took off from the Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural and Sports ...
NUTLEY, NJ - After nearly a decade of service, Dave Popkin is entering the final year of his tenure with the Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB), reflecting on a period of major growth for the nonprofit organization. Popkin served as board president for three years and is currently in his ninth and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will offer a virtual look at 19th-century cooking later this month with a free lunchtime program exploring historic coconut dessert recipes once made by local families.The program, “Virtual Farm to Table: 19th Century Style — Baking with Coconuts,” ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County is among 16 counties in New Jersey placed under a tornado watch Monday as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.The National Weather Service issued the watch through 7 p.m., cautioning that a few ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of March 16 - March 20.Don't forget to come in and vote for your favorite books on the book madness display all week long to see who will advance to the final two next week. Related ...
WARREN, NJ – The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly has issued a tornado watch alert for 16 counties in New Jersey including Sussex, Morris and Warren.The watch is in effect until 7:00 PM.A watch means conditions allow for possible tornadoes and people should monitor weather announcements ...
The Township Council will have a regular meeting on Monday, March 16 at 6:30 pm. Members of the public must attend in person to participate; the meeting will also be livestreamed for viewing only on the Township's YouTube Channel. Go go the YouTube channel and click the "LIVE" tab; the "LIVE" tab ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County is among 16 counties in New Jersey placed under a tornado watch Monday as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.The National Weather Service issued the watch through 7 p.m., cautioning that a few ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — If you have ever wanted to build something with your hands, try out new technology, or simply explore your creative side, the Mountainside Public Library has the perfect opportunity.The library will host its first New Jersey Makers Day on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — It has begun- the celebration of St. Patrick's Day. I will prepare a full meal for about 50 people. 10 corned beefs (beeves?) at least, cabbage, potatoes, colcannon, carrots, soda bread, Kosher "new" pickles, rye bread, mustard/horseradish sauce, shepherd's pie, home-made jam ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — If you are looking for a new job and love to be outdoors, the Burlington County Parks System may have the perfect role for you.The Parks System is currently hiring for the position of Gardener, it announced this week.This position is responsible for basic park horticulture ...
What does the average, or maybe we could say normal, person think about sin? Have you noticed that most people would rather listen to messages that talk about how much God loves us and wants to bless us, than how His heart is breaking over us failing Him? Some of you might be thinking, you thought ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - This St. Patrick’s Day, Eccola Italian Bistro is trading the pasta for Shamrocks to support a lifesaving cause. On Tuesday, March 17, from 11:30 AM to 5 PM, the bistro will transform into Galvin’s Irish Pub Pop-up, a festive celebration benefiting Wise Animal Rescue.In the true ...
In 1971, the iconic songwriter John Lennon penned the lyrics to his famous song “Imagine,” asking us to picture a world in total peace and harmony. Although it was a call to imagine what life would be like in a utopian world, it was also, perhaps, overly optimistic given the realities of that time ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This community paid tribute for ‘Women’s History Month’ to the many women who serve as police officers; paid and volunteer first-responders; work in Town Hall and municipal facilities; and hold key jobs in local government.Woodbridge marked March as “Women’s History Month” with a ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Police Department is currently accepting resumes for the position of police officer, offering qualified candidates the opportunity to join the borough’s law enforcement team.Applicants must meet several minimum requirements to be considered for the position. Candidates must ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Generoso's Italian Sandwich Shoppe & Espresso Bar has been open about six months, and people in my Foodies Who Review South Florida discussion group have been raving about it. What kept me away was the price. The Park Slope — rare roast beef, cheddar, horseradish aioli, ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The National Weather Service (NWS) out of Mount Holly has issued a tornado watch alert for Morris County, including Roxbury, as well as Sussex and Warren counties.The watch is in effect until 7 p.m. A watch means conditions allow for possible tornadoes and people should monitor ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - This dog was found in East Hanover in the area of Cambridge and Wilson Avenue West. If you recognize this pup or know the owner, please call the East Hanover Police at 973-887-0432.
The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly has issued a tornado watch for 16 counties in New Jersey, including Somerset County, as strong storms move across the region Monday. The watch is in effect until 7 p.m., according to officials, meaning weather conditions are favorable for the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The countdown is on. With just one week to go, the Taste of Berkeley Heights is almost here — and if you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, now is the time. Organizers are reminding the community that limited tickets remain for the second annual event, set for Monday, March 23, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The countdown is on. With just one week to go, the Taste of Berkeley Heights is almost here — and if you haven't grabbed your ticket yet, now is the time. Organizers are reminding the community that limited tickets remain for the second annual event, set for Monday, March 23, ...
SEA GIRT, NJ - At a recent Sea Girt Borough Council meeting, Councilwoman Anthony announced the return of the borough’s targeted goat grazing program after last summer’s pilot project proved effective in clearing invasive vegetation along the Wreck Pond watershed.Anthony presented a recap of the ...