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By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
April 20, 2026
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ – The Morris Plains Planning Board is scheduled to meet Monday, April 20, with discussion set to include a review of the borough’s revised application process.The regular meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 531 Speedwell Ave.Committee reports are scheduled from ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week’s Colonial Corner. This edition features updates on La Noche de la Hispanidad, a college admissions information session, a Tricorn art and photo request, a Skills and Trades Apprenticeship field trip, a volunteer opportunity with the Morris County ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday April 20 - Friday April 24MONDAY APRIL 20Morristown Boys Tennis vs West Morris Central; FMS; 4pmMorristown Track and Field vs Hillsborough at Hillsborough; 4pmMorristown Girls Lacrosse vs Chatham at Morristown; ...
Clinton, NJ – On Friday, April 17th, Towne Restaurant in Clinton was in the spotlight for a federal official's tours of central New Jersey and Bucks County, Pa. businesses, as the U.S. Small Business Administration's Deputy Administrator William “Bill” Briggs met with small business owner Dino ...
SPARTA, NJ – The unsung heroes of safety in Sparta, the 13 dispatchers that serve Sparta and four other municipalities were celebrated last week during 2026 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.Sparta Police Chief Jeff McCarrick said, “Our dispatchers are the first voice someone hears with ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School softball team has three wins in a row, beating Hackettstown, Boonton and Mountain Lakes. On Saturday the Braves hosted the Lakers beating them 9-5. Emma Trout and Bella Deleon each crossed the plate twice. Trout went 3-for-5 with three singles and an RBI. Deleon ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – A Freeze Warning is in effect for Morris County from midnight tonight through 9 a.m. Tuesday, with forecasters warning that sub-freezing temperatures could damage crops, sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service said a Frost Advisory ...
‘The security of our world is of utmost importance’Everyone is concerned about the price of gas, fuel oil, and grocery bills, but we have to look at the larger picture. The current president made a unilateral decision to launch a war on Iran, without congressional authority.Our country is a ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Indian Hills Community College guard Taj Au-Duke has committed to St. Bonaventure University, according to a report from On3’s Joe Tipton.Au-Duke, a 6-foot-3 sophomore, arrives as one of the top junior college prospects in the country. He earned First-Team NJCAA All-American ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council approved a corrective resolution on April 14 to reauthorize the appointment of Gregg F. Paster & Associates as Assistant Municipal Attorney after officials discovered a clerical error in the original professional services agreement.According to ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Springfield Township Committee members discussed the three design proposals received for Oakland Park at the governing body's April 14 meeting.Committee members expressed concern over unexpectedly high pricing—particularly a $400,000 estimate for a gazebo and small stage ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – A Freeze Warning is in effect for Morris County from midnight tonight through 9 a.m. Tuesday, with forecasters warning that sub-freezing temperatures could damage crops, sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service said a Frost Advisory ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Heron Glen Golf Course in Ringoes. The event, the organization’s largest fundraiser, brings together community members, supporters and local ...
WARREN, NJ — Facing sharp increases in health insurance and other key expenses, the Warren Township Committee has introduced a $27 million municipal budget for 2026 that raises the tax levy but lowers the tax rate to its lowest level in more than a decade. A public hearing and final adoption of ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — New Brunswick Road is closed between Cedar Grove Lane and Wells Road until 3:30 p.m. due to water work, according to an alert from the township.Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternate route until the work is completed.
HILLSBOROUGH. NJ - Beginning Monday, April 20, Dukes Parkway West will be closed to traffic between Route 206 and xxx as work crews will begin milling and repaving the heavily-traveled roadway.Heavy truck traffic has contributed to the deterioration of the roadway, which has been temporarily ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — On a picture-perfect spring day, New Providence launched what organizers hope will become a beloved annual tradition. The first Reverend Caldwell Day — a borough-wide day of giving held in honor of a local Revolutionary War patriot — drew residents and volunteers of all ages to ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - An investigation is underway after four bald eagles were found weak and grounded in the same area of Warren County over a two-day span earlier this week, according to The Raptor Trust. The Morris County-based nonprofit said three of the birds were recovered initially, followed ...
This is Part 1 of a three-part series examining how the long-standing “college-first” mindset in the United States has shaped education pathways—and contributed to a growing gap in the skilled trades workforce.For decades, the message to American students has been consistent: if you want stability, ...
PATERSON, NJ - A request for $403,396 in Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Program assistance funds is moving forward to support administrative operations for Paterson’s local UEZ office during fiscal year 2027.The funding will cover the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and will be used ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Friends of the Rahway Public Library (FRPL) will hold its annual used book sale in April.The dates and times of the book sale are:Wednesday, April 22: 5 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. (this day is a pre-sale limited to FRPL members)Thursday, April 23: 5 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24: 10 ...
Below are the scheduled athletic events for Phillipsburg High School for the week of April 20th through April 26th. All dates could be subject to change. *Events are listed as follow: Team/Location/opponent(s)/Time APRIL 20, 2026Girls Golf - Home @ Architect’s Golf Club versus Vernon Township ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — As we celebrate the United States' Semiquincentennial, score a cool patriotic t-shirt while supporting the Bordentown Regional High School's baseball team at the same time. The Bordentown Regional High School baseball team is selling patriotic baseball-themed Bordentown shirts for ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The annual Friends of the Mount Laurel Library's Gigantic Used Book and Media Sale is taking place this week, with lots of great items for adults and kids alike.The Sale is open to the public — not just to Mount Laurel residents — and is being held on the following dates at the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Council passed a resolution at its April 14, 2026 meeting that approved an agreement with a developer, KFRT, that would create the so-called “Americana Place” on Route 130. The multi-faceted development, which has been in the works since 2023, would include a ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Ryan Kalambay has committed to St. Bonaventure University, giving the Bonnies another frontcourt addition this offseason, his agent German Srulovich of WEAVE told DraftExpress.Kalambay, a 6-foot-9 center from Brampton, Ontario, spent the past two seasons at Detroit Mercy ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Erin Lanigan reached a milestone Thursday night, earning the 100th victory of her head coaching career as the Gov. Livingston softball team rolled to a 10-1 win over Hightstown in the Autism Awareness Challenge at North Brunswick Community Park.Lanigan, in her 10th season ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ - In recognition of Older Americans Month this May, the Bernards Township Health Department is happy to share the following program with the community:THE CARE CONNECTION: A free workshop offering practical help and resources for caregivers and aging adults on Thursday, May ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Each year, second grade students at C.E. Doyle School learn about litter control and the importance of recycling. On Wednesday, April 15, 120 students were once again greeted by Laura Jean Checki from the Bergen County Health Department, who spoke about “reduce, reuse and recycle” ...
WAYNE, NJ - The Wayne Rotary Club, working with a slew of volunteers, led by Kamala Anupindi and Rotary President Ernesta Parisi-Coppola, had an idea to make 2,000 sandwiches for food-challenged neighbors in Passaic County, distributed through Table-to-Table. Instead, they did much more, by ...