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By TAPINTO MADISON STAFF
April 15, 2026
MADISON, NJ — Madison will celebrate Superhero Day on Saturday, May 2, offering residents a chance to take part in one of the borough’s family-friendly community events.While additional details have not yet been released, the event is expected to bring a fun, themed atmosphere to town and provide ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown is among the agencies participating in a broader countywide emergency preparedness effort focused on specialized rescue operations.According to officials, Madison Fire Chief Richard Wickman and Lt. Tom Boylan recently attended a Morris County Specialized Rescue Work ...
ARGYLE — Cornell Agriculture Marketing Research Program (CAMRP) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County will host a two-part farm marketing workshop on Thursday, April 23, aimed at helping direct-to-consumer producers prepare for the 2026 season.The sessions will run from 6 to 8:30 ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have issued an update on the Route 53 and Country Club Road Closure as of April 15th:Route 53 northbound will be closed from Country Club Road to St. John’s Avenue. Northbound traffic will be detoured onto Country Club Road to Strowbridge Avenue and down to ...
Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeApril 7– The Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested Todd T. Schermerhorn, 57, of Fort Edward on a felony criminal mischief charge after he allegedly damaged his apartment during an eviction, and a misdemeanor aggravated harassment charge after repeatedly ...
WHITEHALL – An early draft of the village’s 2026-27 spending plan includes a roughly $150,000 reduction in general fund spending, but the budget document does not include several significant allocations – including a planned spending line for a village code enforcement officer.The tentative budget ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Borough Council has introduced a $25.1 million municipal budget for 2026, which would increase the local tax levy by about 5.2% compared with last year, according to budget documents.The proposed budget would amount to about $152 per year for the average household in Totowa, ...
PUTNAM – The Town Board agreed to delay a second vote on a controversial plan to abolish the town Planning Board and site plan review process after a public comment period during the board’s April 9 regular monthly meeting repeated residents’ outpouring of opposition to the idea.The second voter ...
Washington County and the Village of Hudson Falls are among 80 localities statewide to receive funding through the federal State Homeland Security Program, Governor Kathy Hochul announced April 1.Washington County was awarded $50,000 through the program's Cybersecurity Grant, which helps ...
NEWARK, N.J. — Bloomfield-based cannabis retailer RISE Dispensaries is partnering with community organizations to support a free expungement clinic and resource fair scheduled for April 28 at Down Bottom Farms.The event, organized in collaboration with Blaze Responsibly and hosted by Ironbound ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Morovan gel nail polish remover sold on Amazon is being recalled due to chemicals present in the remover that are illegal under FDA regulations. The chemicals are methylene chloride and chloroform. Methylene chloride, in cosmetics, is a concern because it has been shown to cause ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The City of Plainfield raised a flag in honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, which is recognized nationally in April. The program was hosted by Police Director James Abney.“In New Jersey, the autism prevalence rate is currently 1 in 29,” said Director Abney. “This means ...
MADISON, NJ — Finn Dwyer scored six goals and added two assists as Madison turned in a dominant performance on Monday, defeating Livingston, 15-3, in boys lacrosse action.Madison took control immediately, scoring seven goals in the first quarter while holding Livingston scoreless. The Dodgers added ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Following the tremendous success and strong turnout of its first-ever Main Street Bar Crawl, the Downtown Hackensack Main Street Business Alliance is keeping the momentum going with its next can’t-miss event.Introducing the “Tacos and Tequila – Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl,” set to take ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Fire Department responded to a structure fire at an apartment building, located at 18 Judson Street, on Wednesday at 10:20 AM. According to Mayor Joshi, three families have been displaced, and one firefighter was injured. The firefighter sustained non-life-threatening ...
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 ...
A school play was presented in Granville, as reported in this news item in the April 16, 1926 issue of the Granville Sentinel: "The senior class of the Granville high school presented 'The Boomerang', under the direction of Miriam Everts, at the Pember opera house Wednesday evening of last week to ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A coalition of environmental groups and Roxbury residents has joined the legal fight to stop a proposed immigration detention facility in the township, warning the project could harm drinking water, wildlife habitat, public health and local infrastructure.The groups on April 14 filed ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex County Department of Community Services is seeking residents’ input regarding how its services and programs meet the needs of the community. Community input is vital for identifying community strengths, service gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring all ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's golf team returned to action on Tuesday, hosting Edison High School at the West Nine Golf Course. Tuesday afternoon was a picture-perfect for a round of golf with temperatures in the 80s. The Tigers put together their third consecutive victory, ...
NORTHERN NJ - For the past six years, it has been the pleasure of Good Shepherd Church in Glen Rock to honor local police departments and EMS in a service dedicated to Them. This year's service was held on Sunday, April 12.“It is so important to honor our First Responders, and it is our distinct ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – When Hightstown Borough voters head to the polls for the Primary Election, they will be able to select candidates for mayor and two council members. However, they will have limited choices to make with only Democratic Party candidates have placed themselves on the ballot for ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Are you a creative person who'd like to help beautify Bordentown City's downtown in time for Spring? The Bordentown City Creative Team has a perfect endeavor for you.The Creative Team is seeking entries for its latest initiative, "What's a Birdhouse?", which invites residents ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mark your calendars for Mount Laurel Township's Shred Event, happening on Saturday, April 25.The Shred Event will be held from 9AM to 12PM at the Mount Laurel Municipal Building, located at 750 Centerton Road.The event will help protect you and your family from identity theft, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Special Election Day for the 11th Congressional District is tomorrow, Thursday, April 16. Voters will be voting to elect a representative to fill Mikie Sherrill's vacant seat.Candidates are:Republican Joe HathawayDemocrat Analilia MejiaIndependent Alan BondVoters can vote ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - A borough woman was arrested on several charges, including arson and aggravated assault in early April.On Friday, April 10, Hasbrouck Heights officers were dispatched to a residence in the borough on a report of a 26-year-old female acting erratically. She had reportedly lit ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Special Election Day for the 11th Congressional District is tomorrow, Thursday, April 16. Voters will be voting to elect a representative to fill Mikie Sherrill's vacant seat.Candidates are:Republican Joe HathawayDemocrat Analilia MejiaIndependent Alan BondVoters can vote ...
CAMBRIDGE, NY- Hubbard Hall Theater Company is proud to announce the cast, creative team, and community engagement Initiatives for its upcoming production of Fefu and Her Friends, running May 1–10, 2026.Both funny and unsettling, Fefu and Her Friends unfolds as a reunion among eight women at Fefu’s ...
GREENWICH — The oldest bookstore in the Capital Region, Owl Pen Books, will reopen for its 66th season on Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m., coinciding with Independent Bookstore Day.Book and music lovers are encouraged to browse an inventory of nearly 100,000 used, rare and antiquarian books, prints ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Berkeley Heights Township has been awarded a $10,000 No Accident Today safety incentive from the Garden State Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (GSMJIF), recognizing the Township’s continued commitment to proactive safety practices and effective risk management.The incentive ...