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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
April 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD, NJ – The Fairfield Police Department announces the arrest of Xavier Brown, 23, of Paterson following a motor vehicle stop that occurred on April 17, 2026.On that date, at approximately 9:22 pm, Officer Ryan Cleary conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2005 Saturn Ion for equipment ...
MADISON, NJ – The Madison Public Library is helping residents get ready for the growing season with the launch of a new Seed Library, offering free access to a variety of seeds for home gardeners.Library officials announced that the Seed Library is now available to the public, featuring a selection ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Carma Bieglecki was someone many borough children remember because she helped them get to and from school every day for over four decades. Bieglecki was a dedicated member of Milltown's crossing guard staff for 42 years. She started in 1981 as a crossing guard at the Our Lady of ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD – Scotch Plains-Fanwood teams turned in another strong week of competition, highlighted by dominant victories, standout individual performances, and continued success across multiple spring sports.BaseballThe Raiders earned an impressive 13-3 win over East Brunswick in the ...
WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Chamber of Commerce is about to launch its new podcast—and it’s starting with two names most people in town will recognize.Wayne Mayor Chris Vergano and Chamber President Joe Graziano will headline the first episodes, with the debut episode set for release at 3:00 p.m. on ...
NEW JERSEY — In 2026, feeling “broke” isn’t always about what’s in your bank account — it’s about the small, everyday habits quietly shaping how people spend, save, and get by.From refreshing banking apps like social media feeds to sneaking snacks into the movies, a new survey reveals that New ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, April 18, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the grand opening of Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. Located at 2450 Route 22 the store sells home improvement items at a fraction of retail price with proceeds helping families. The Habitat for Humanity team ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two Top 10 teams, the Gov. Livingston Highlanders and Gloucester Catholic Rams, faced off Sunday as part of the Autism Awareness Challenge at North Brunswick Community Park, and the matchup lived up to its billing.Playing through raindrops and cold conditions, both teams ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Calling it “a dynamic new chapter for local leadership,” Roselle has launched the Roselle Borough Youth Council.For residents between the ages of 15 and 24, the council is for those who are interested in leadership and service.“This program focuses on four core pillars: leadership ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens baseball team played their third Colonial Council game against Mohonasen (3-0, 5-0) on April 16. Mohonasen was the preseason favorite to win the Colonial Council. This game had issues before the first pitch was even thrown. Pieter B. Coeymans field was ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Brunswick School welcomed families from across the community for its recent STEAM Quest event on April 11th, an interactive morning designed to engage children ages 2–8 in hands-on discovery across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Held in the school’s ...
RICHMONDVILLE – The Schoharie Valley Concert Band (SVCB) will be performing its 44th annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in the Cobleskill-Richmondville HS Auditorium. The concert is open to the public with free admission for students. Conductor Samantha Baldwin’s wonderful ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – The Hoboken Shelter is thrilled to announce the official kickoff of registration for the 2026 HoBOOken 5K Halloween Run and Scary Scurry Kids Race, returning to Pier A in Hoboken on Sunday, October 25, 2026.The beloved community tradition has grown into Hoboken’s biggest 5K race, ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland Soccer Club has released the tryout schedule for their 2026-2027 season. Tryouts begin the week of May 4, and most boys and girls will have two tryouts on the schedule for two consecutive weeks, or four tryout sessions total for each youth. Ages for Parkland Soccer Club are ...
HOBOKEN, NJ— A new pilot program aimed at easing one of the biggest frustrations for bike-share users is now underway in Hoboken, as city officials roll out a first-in-the-region overflow parking solution for Citi Bike riders.Launched earlier this week in partnership with Lyft, the initiative ...
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City officials have launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program designed to solve one of the most common frustrations for Citi Bike users: arriving at a full docking station with nowhere to park.Introduced this week in partnership with Lyft, the overflow parking pilot ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - What began as a way to honor a father’s memory has grown into a lasting tradition of giving—one that continues to impact young lives year after year.On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Get ready to spot local birds with the Hawthorne Environmental Commission and Green Team!Sightseers are asked to wear comfortable shoes, as the walk will be approx. 2 miles long, at a slow pace. They are also encouraged to bring binoculars.The next Spring Bird Walk will take place ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Middletown Lions Club is inviting the community to come together for an evening of food, entertainment, and giving back at its upcoming “From Italy With Love” fundraising dinner. Scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the event will take place at Fellowship Hall ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Alan J. Steinberg, the 2026 Lenna Endowed Visiting Professor, will deliver the Lenna Lecture “Academic Freedom and Tolerance: The Higher Education Challenge of This Decade” at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Doyle Conference Center.Free and open to the public, the talk is the highlight ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Nearly a year after opening Splash and Dash Groomerie and Boutique in West Boca Raton, Eric Van Gelder is betting that local dog owners want something different from the typical grooming experience — quieter, safer and more personalized. For Van Gelder, the business in the Del ...
It begins earlier than you think. In fact, it is already underway.Even now, as winter loosens its hold, the woods are opening to new life. Snow lingers only in the most shaded parts of the forest and along the highest ridges, tucked into quiet places where sunlight arrives last, but all around us ...
It begins earlier than you think. In fact, it is already underway.Even now, as winter loosens its hold, the woods are opening to new life. Snow lingers only in the most shaded parts of the forest and along the highest ridges, tucked into quiet places where sunlight arrives last, but all around us ...
NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County woman will serve 20 months in a federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the US Attorney for New Jersey.US District Judge Robert Kirsch sentenced 42-year-old Damaris Valerio,also known as Damaris Tineo ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — In the mood for sushi or Thai? Want to try Peruvian cuisine? Maybe you hanker for a meatball Parmesan sub or Sichuan takeouts. Well, downtown Woodbridge has it all, with more food choices on the way. Downtown Woodbridge also has many new fine dining restaurants, emerging as a ...
Within the Christian worldview, some might ask, “What’s the big deal about evangelism?” We would think this response would come from non-believers, but sadly, there are also church members who have the same calloused attitude. When we consider the idea behind sharing the good news, we begin with ...
Within the Christian worldview, some might ask, “What’s the big deal about evangelism?” We would think this response would come from non-believers, but sadly, there are also church members who have the same calloused attitude. When we consider the idea behind sharing the good news, we begin with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Volunteers from Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurdwara prepared and distributed meals to approximately 10,000 individuals across more than 70 shelters in New Jersey and New York under their “Let Share a meal” initiative, in a large-scale community effort rooted in a tradition centered on ...
Dear Rusty: I was born on Jan. 1, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as of December 2027. I’m planning on filing when I turn 70 to maximize the payment. I’m not sure if I should start in December, with the first payment in January 2028. Or should I start in January with the ...
Dear Rusty: I was born on Jan. 1, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as of December 2027. I’m planning on filing when I turn 70 to maximize the payment. I’m not sure if I should start in December, with the first payment in January 2028. Or should I start in January with the ...