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By TAPINTO LIVINGSTON STAFF
April 22, 2026
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Livingston completed a sweep of a two-game baseball series over Montclair with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday.The score was 2-2 before the Lancers scored five runs in the top of the sixth inning.Livingston (5-5) had only four hits in the game, and only one of those came in the five-run ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Earth Day is a powerful reminder that while April 22 every year, is set aside to celebrate our planet, caring for the environment is something we can—and should—do every day. In Monmouth County, that message resonates strongly thanks to the area’s commitment to preserving open ...
Welcome to this Thursday edition of the Renss Lens Newsletter. We have brief news about the new Hoosick Falls Village budget, how the village is coming together to help fire victims and this week's Community News Column. Friday look for our Cops and Courts report as well as the community calendar, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor Catherine Payne has been selected by the Somerset County Federated Republican Women as the recipient of their 2026 Millicent Fenwick Award. This award is presented annually as it acknowledges and recognizes women who have dedicated their lives to outstanding public service ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ – Sophomore first baseman Kieran Brendle delivered three hits, including a home run, and drove in three runs to highlight Chatham's sixth straight baseball win, 11-2 vs. Parsippany Hills on Wednesday.Senior left-hander Justin Zigon earned the win for Chatham (10-2) with four ...
Colts Neck, NJ — A heartfelt new book written by a mother and her son is resonating with readers and families alike, arriving at a time when awareness and understanding are more important than ever. April has long been recognized as Autism Awareness Month in the United States. In recent years, many ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials are pressing for progress on the cleanup of a former industrial property as redevelopment plans move forward at the Pan Chemical site.The issue was discussed during the April 15 council meeting, where officials provided updates on efforts to remove contaminated ...
HOOSICK FALLS – The Village’s Board of Trustees gathered on Wednesday evening to adopt a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The plan calls for $4.8 million in spending but only hikes taxes 0.006% per thousand of assessed valuation.The Renss Lens will have a complete report on the budget and the ...
In a market where a lot of flowers start to feel the same, certain brands still manage to separate themselves.Victory Natural Farms is one of them.And right now, The Frosted Nug at Red Bank has just made it a lot easier to see why — with 30% off all Victory Natural Farms flower and pre-rolls.And ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - 911 operators are the first voice people hear when reporting in an emergency.Last week marked National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the Jefferson Township Police Department expressed its gratitude to the men and women that play an integral part in the safety of the ...
HOOSICK FALLS - A GoFundMe page has been set up for Jason and Erin Conety following a devasting early morning fire on Friday, April 17 that destroyed their Congress Street home. While no injuries were reported the family lost two cherished pets and all their belongings.The funds raised through this ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have issued a missing juvenile alert.Twelve-year-old Ryan Kitsuta was last seen in the area of Volunteer's Park around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.He is 5ft 3in and weighs 122lbs. He is wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Volunteer's Park is ...
BAYVILLE — In a defensive stalemate that transformed into a high-stakes endurance test, Southern Regional outlasted Central Regional with a 4-2 victory in a 10-inning Shore Conference clash on Wednesday.The game remained scoreless for nearly the entire afternoon until the international tie-breaker ...
A New LookAs we continue to receive more and more submissions for our Community News section, we have started to group the stories by location or organization to make finding news of your neighboring communities a bit easier.If you have news you feel fits in this section, please send at least a ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — In a high-stakes Shore Conference clash, the Barnegat Bengals proved why they are one of the most resilient squads in the region, overcoming a tough Lacey Lions team in a 2-1 set victory on Wednesday.The win moves Barnegat to an impressive 9-3 on the season, while Lacey drops to 7-4 ...
The Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District honored three icons from the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Newark recently with a ceremony recognizing their impact on the arts, culture, and the city’s history.The event, “WORD. SONG. DANCE,” celebrated tap dancer Savion Glover, the late singer Sarah ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys tennis team took all five matches in straight sets as the Cougars posted their 10th win of the season, 5-0 vs. Montville on Wednesday at the Colony Courts.
With a black shirt, black half cap and a smile stretched across his face, Marcus Sexton draws in the next student at Stonsby cafeteria as he sets his pan to the flaming stove top.“Hey, how are you doing? What can I get you today?”It could be a brief or a long encounter for a student or faculty ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — The Southern Regional girls lacrosse team continued its scorched-earth run through the spring season on Wednesday, dismantling Shore Regional 14-2. The victory, which moves the Rams to an impressive 8-1 record, was defined by a series of career-best performances and a major ...
Princeton, NJ – The public tussle between the Princeton Public Library and the municipality regarding the closure of the library's funding gap continues. Like many Princeton dramas, this one relates to parking – specifically, whether the two-hours of free parking validation available to library ...
The Maplewood Township Committee began its April 21, 2026 meeting with a structured agenda and a strong emphasis on community values, recognition, and civic participation. Mayor Victor DeLuca opened the session by outlining the evening’s proceedings, which included proclamations, board and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council opened its April 21 meeting with a proclamation honoring National Library Week before hearing from a local Eagle Scout candidate proposing a community project that would add seating at Lower Columbia Park, and later advancing a $2.3 ...
𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝟲𝟯 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻From Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins:Today, we pause to honor the heartbeat of every school building and every central office. Our administrative professionals. Behind every meeting that runs smoothly, every call ...
EVANSTON, IL - National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Wednesday that it awarded corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships to approximately 700 high school seniors nationwide, including two students from Melbourne.Tyler R. Chen, a student at Viera High School, and Mary P. Penny, a ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Adam Sepe went 3-for-3 with two runs batted in to lead Caldwell to a 5-3 baseball victory over Cedar Grove on Wednesday.Sepe's RBI double capped a three-run first inning for Caldwell (11-1). He singled in another run in the third inning to give the Chiefs a 4-0 lead.Richie Musser ...
UNION, NJ - The Townley Church Rummage Sale will be held Friday, May 22 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Saturday, May 23 (9 a.m. to noon). Townley Church is located at 829 Salem Road. Unique items to be sold include clothing, shoes, purses, furnishings, knick-knacks, books, LPs, CD/DVDs, videos, linens, ...
UNION, NJ — The Union boys tennis team earned a 4–1 victory over Roselle Park behind a sweep of all three singles flights on Tuesday.Union’s top of the lineup set the tone early. Justin Erath dominated at first singles with a 6–0, 6–1 victory, while Chijioki Ikowu followed with a steady 6–4, 6–1 ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Registration is open for the Hanover Township Education Foundation’s 8th Annual 5K Run for Health and One-Mile Community Fun Walk, with sponsorship deadlines approaching this week.To be included on event T-shirts and signage, sponsorships must be submitted by April 25.
SPARTA, NJ – The boys golf team got past the Newton Braves on Tuesday, playing on their home course at Lake Mohawk Golf Club.Sparta’s Results:2nd Calvin Kirchner tied with 414th Sean Collins tied with 424th Ryan Grycuk tied with 424th Bennett Coleman tied with 427th Cody Sutton shot 4511th Matt ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Somerset County residents looking to spruce up their yards and gardens this spring will have several opportunities to do so during Arbor Day weekend, as the Somerset County Park Commission hosts free native tree and shrub seedling giveaways and the annual spring plant sale at ...