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By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
April 28, 2026
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Fire Department marked a significant leadership transition at the April 20 Board of Fire Commissioners as the Department's longtime Fire Marshal will be retiring. Fire Marshal Brian McVey will be officially retiring on May 1, 2026 after over two decades of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The wins keep coming, and the margin keeps widening for Summit’s boys tennis team.Undefeated and increasingly dominant, Summit rolled to a 5-0 sweep of Union Catholic on Monday, improving to 12-0 overall and 5-0 in the Union County Conference’s Watchung Division.On away courts, Summit ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury School Board on Monday adopted a 2026-27 budget that will increase the tax bill on a $500,000 home by about $680 and eliminate 27 staff positions.The $91.1 million spending plan will require $70.3 million to be raised by taxes, increasing the school tax rate to 1.937 ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — As the U.S. continues to reckon with the long-term effects of a “college-first” culture—one that has contributed to a growing shortage in skilled trades—some school districts are beginning to rethink how students are prepared for life after graduation.In Manasquan, that shift is not ...
Whitehouse Station, NJ – The Woman's Club of Tewksbury Township (WCTT) welcomed hundreds of guests and supporters for an evening of celebrating the nonprofit organization's 50th Anniversary in style. The big night was Friday evening, April 17th, featuring a fabulous dinner and dance soiree at ...
The Granville and Fort Ann softball teams both have very good pitching. The Golden Horde and the Cardinals are both blessed with a ton of great hitters. Monday at Fort Ann’s gorgeous new turf facility, it was a matter of which would prevail. On this day, give it to the hitters. Both teams swung ...
MADISON, NJ — Two local roadways will remain closed through approximately 5:00 p.m. today as milling operations and utility work continue in the area.Garfield Avenue is closed between Green Avenue and Woodland Road, while Prospect Street is shut down from Kings Road to Woodland Road.Officials said ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Police Department responded to 4,777 calls for service during March 2026, according to the department’s monthly activity sheet.The department reported 19 arrests, 94 alarms, 32 motor vehicle crashes and five DWI arrests during the month.Police also ...
Allendale, NJ — The Ridge High School girls lacrosse team powered through wet and chilly conditions on Saturday, April 25, delivering a complete performance in an 11–3 victory over Northern Highlands.With the win, Ridge improved to 7–2 on the season, controlling the game from start to finish behind ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Mrs. Frankie Bailey, a beloved caregiver, community member, and friend to many, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and service. She was born on June 25, 1950, in Charlotte, North Carolina. As a military wife, Mrs. Bailey lived in many places, including ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown High School has named Melanie Funk as the Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Daisy Zheng as Salutatorian, recognizing two students who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, leadership, and wide-ranging interests.Funk will attend Cornell University as a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bradley Gardens Little Loop held its annual opening day ceremonies April 26 at Ardmaer Field.
CARTERET, NJ — The 2026 Marquee Awards red-carpet ceremony returns to the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center (CPAC) on Monday, May 18th, to honor musical theatre achievements from high schools in three Central New Jersey counties.The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center – at ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Village Council introduced an ordinance to further define how merchants promote their goods and services on the sidewalk outside their store, while keeping the character of the town and helping business to continue to be profitable--and that does not include racks of clothing.On ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Little Falls Police Department has officially launched a new website aimed at improving communication and accessibility for residents.The department announced the debut of its online platform, littlefallspdnj.org, on Monday, describing it as a step forward in keeping the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The impact of Team 303 Robotics students and staff at Bridgewater-Raritan High School has been recognized with an elite award.At the robotics district competition held at Montgomery High School April 10 and April 11, Bridgewater-Raritan High School’s Team 303 Robotics won the Team ...
READINGTON, NJ – The Readington Township Board of Education, on April 14, approved four policies governing teaching staff members for second reading, following a recommendation by Superintendent Jonathan Hart.Two of the policies – Policy 3143 (Dismissal) and Policy 3151 (Assessment of Pay) – are ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - With spring semesters coming to a close, many education majors are starting the process of beginning their careers in the classroom. Well, the South Brunswick School District is hiring. There are anticipated openings for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year as well as openings ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Every spring, Spotswood High School's music program competes in the Festivals of Music. This year's band competition was in Norfolk, Virginia earlier this month. It was the first for Spotswood High School Band Director Michael Bartlett. Bartlett replaced longtime Chargers band ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Women in Roselle Park are invited to the Women's & Maternal Health Screening & Resource Fair.It will be held at the Anthony Signorello Youth Center on May 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Women can receive screenings, services and resources provided by local health care ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Maricel's Kitchen on Main Street has been offering area residents something different in East Brunswick since 2024, providing catering, cooking lessons, corporate dining and special events featuring Filipino and Asian cuisines. It's a popular spot for foodies with a focus on ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — In celebration of 2026 Earth Day, 11 Linden High School students didn’t just stay behind their desks — they took their learning to the streets under the “Our Power, Our Planet” theme, guided by their advisor, Ralph J. Caputo. Starting along busy city blocks before their ...
NEWARK - World Cup fans will have a dedicated place to eat, drink and watch the games in Newark’s Ironbound, as city officials and community leaders prepare a large-scale fan zone tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. East Ward Councilman Michael Silva announced on social media earlier this month that ...
NEWARK - World Cup fans will have a dedicated place to eat, drink and watch the games in Newark’s Ironbound, as city officials and community leaders prepare a large-scale fan zone tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. East Ward Councilman Michael Silva announced on social media earlier this month that ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — In Part 1 of this series, we explored the growing demand for skilled trades and how quickly that need is accelerating across industries. In Part 2, we highlighted one local example of how schools are beginning to respond—but that effort represents the beginning, not the scale of ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Board of Education approved a series of personnel changes at its April 27 meeting, including multiple staff appointments for the remainder of the current school year and for 2026–27, as well as two resignations and one retirement rescission.The BOE approved five ...
Princeton, NJ – The serious crash between a sixth-grade student on an e-moto and a motorist that occurred on Sunday, April 26, has become a fatal crash.Just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, Princeton Public Schools Superintendent Mike LaSusa sent an e-mail to the school community:“I am sorry ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - As the sun came out on a late Sunday afternoon in April, dozens of Phillipsburg High School alumni ascended upon the new Phillipsburg High School as the new inductees into the Phillipsburg Athletic Hall of Fame were inducted. This year’s class featured two contributors, four ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Bridgewater‑Raritan boys volleyball team defeated Ridge, 25-21, 19-25, 25-17, on Monday.Senior outside hitter Wesley Lin powered the Panthers’ attack with 12 kills and seven digs for the Panthers (10-5).Fisayo Ogunsulire added nine kills and two blocks, while Daksh Bansal ...