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March 2, 2026

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner. There are lots being discussed this week including Morristown OnStage winners, Neighbors Helping Neighbore Food Drive, Fiddler on the Roof/MPAC performance, SGO Pickleball Tournament, Opt-out Registration, Outstanding Vocalists ...

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MADISON, NJ -  Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday, March 2 - Friday March 6MONDAY MARCH 2Madison High School Spring Musical Rehersals; 2:40pmTUESDAY MARCH 3Madison High School Spring Musical Rehersals; 2:40pmNJSIAA Boys Basketball; Madison vs Newark Collegiate Academy at ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday, March 2 - Friday March 6MONDAY MARCH 2Morris Plains Shade Tree Commission; Borough Hall; 6:30pmA Taste of Morristown presented by the Rotary Club of Morristown; 7pmTUESDAY MARCH 3Indoor Track Championships; Morristown ...

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MORRISTOWN, N.J. — After a cold but mostly quiet start to the week, our area is heading into a messy Tuesday morning with the potential for snow, sleet and freezing rain before precipitation changes to plain rain and temperatures climb.Monday (March 2) stays on the calm side, with a cold afternoon ...

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MORRISTOWN, N.J. — After a cold but mostly quiet start to the week, our area is heading into a messy Tuesday morning with the potential for snow, sleet and freezing rain before precipitation changes to plain rain and temperatures climb.Monday (March 2) stays on the calm side, with a cold afternoon ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Winter sports action is winding down. Last week saw the conclusion of the basketball and hockey seasons. Raiders' wrestlers are continuing their seasons in the Regions after victories in the District tournament. Boys SwimmingScotch Plains-Fanwood's Harrison McClure won ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ — At the recent Manasquan Borough Council meeting, the governing body approved an ordinance updating time-limited parking rules on several borough streets, primarily affecting areas near schools, Main Street, and other high-traffic locations.Borough officials said the changes are ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ - The Bernards Township Committee has taken additional steps toward meeting the community’s state-mandated affordable housing obligations by approving several measures tied to its fourth-round housing plan.The actions were required ahead of a March deadline to ensure the township ...

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Kirshenbaum Baking Co.’s Westfield and Morristown locations are now open on Mondays, giving customers a chance to enjoy their bakery favorites seven days a week.The change comes after frequent requests from the community, and Kirshenbaum Baking Co. is proud to announce guests can now visit daily ...

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Kirshenbaum Baking Co.’s Westfield and Morristown locations are now open on Mondays, giving customers a chance to enjoy their bakery favorites seven days a week.The change comes after frequent requests from the community, and Kirshenbaum Baking Co. is proud to announce guests can now visit daily ...

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BATON ROUGE, LA -- The following people from Union recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.Joao Carlos Oliveira  at Kean UniversityJunzhe Xu  at Kean UniversityNalla ...

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HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Hunterdon County issued Feb. 17 a new contract to operate its popular household hazardous waste collection program.The $133,170 contract was awarded to Radiac Research Corp., of Brooklyn.  Purchasing agent Ray Rule, Jr., said it is a one-year contract, with an option for a ...

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EAST GREENBUSH – The current police station is “overcrowded, outdated and deteriorating.” Those were the words of East Greenbush Police Chief Elaine M. Rudzinski as she described the current status of their 30-year-old facility in the East Greenbush Town Hall. Rudzinski says they have been looking ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — The County Board of County Commissioners supported the first-ever Organizing Monmouth collaboration event on Feb. 20, at Brookdale Community College, bringing together more than 200 leaders and stakeholders to discuss human services needs and available resources across the ...

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EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The creation of housing for veterans with special needs is taking steps forward, according to comments made by Mayor Janice S. Mironov said during a recent council meeting. Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and East Windsor have held ...

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WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Nathan Ramalall took his oath of office on Monday to become a patrolman in the West Caldwell Police Department.Prior to joining the WCPD, Patrolman Ramalall served three years with the Jersey City Police Department, where he “gained valuable experience and demonstrated a strong ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City's Jonathan Chebra has gotten the nod to run for Burlington County Commissioner by the Burlington County Democratic Committee (BCDC). Chebra earned the nomination for County Commissioner at the BCDC's County Convention, which took place on February 28. He bested ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Temperatures outside may still be chilly and, yes, there is still snow on the ground, but there is that hint of spring in the air. Now that the calendar has turned to March, it is time to start thinking about registering for those spring and summer programs with the East ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through its community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered today (Feb. 28) at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ  – Beginning Monday, March 2, left lane closures in both directions of Route 22 are set to commence as crews undertake necessary repairs to the median concrete barrier. This maintenance project, which is expected to last approximately two weeks, aims to enhance safety and ...

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HUDSON—Columbia County District Attorney Chris Liberati-Conant recently issued a press release containing his 2025 Year in Review report.“I campaigned on making this office a model modern prosecutor’s office. While we have made substantial progress, we continue to work every day to be better, to ...

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CANAAN--The Canaan Town Board led by Supervisor Brenda Adams dealt with the routine of local governance at its February 9th meeting, including agreeing on payment of routine bills to traffic safety concerns, transfer station operations, highway maintenance, Climate Smart, Stafford Park development, ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg is moving forward with plans to install a crosswalk on Memorial Parkway as part of the Roseberry Street Pedestrian Safety Project, a proposal that has been in development for several years.Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. said the project was authorized for New ...

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High Bridge, NJ – Borough Council has begun to see light at the end of the tunnel – or in this case, they’re navigating the way forward by looking inside the municipality's sewer pipes. The looming budget talks could offer some solutions, though residents are wary of seeing the prices ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — Young history buffs will step straight into the 19th century this spring break as the Montclair History Center launches two hands-on “Time Travelers” drop-off programs designed to turn local kids into mini historians.The immersive morning sessions — aimed at ages 7–10 — transform ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS — Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the Honor Roll students for the second marking period of the 2025-26 school year. First HonorsSeniorsAcevedo ...

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights’  Michael Napolitano captured the Boys 55 meter title at NJSIAA Group 1 championships at the Bubble in Toms River on Saturday. The meet was originally scheduled for last weekend  but was canceled due to the weather.Erdit Mani finished seventh in the boys 55 meter ...

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UNION, NJ – Four scouts in BSA Troop 168 in Union, an all-girls troop, have earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America). The honor of achieving Eagle Scout is earned by only about 4% of Scouts nationally.To earn the rank of Eagle ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Week Ahead: March 1-8, 2026MUNICIPAL & BOARD MEETINGSMonday, March 2Environmental Commission & Green Team7:00 p.m. | Conference RoomThe Green Team focuses on environmental initiatives including litter cleanups, shred days, composting education and recycling ...

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