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By TAPINTO SPRINGFIELD STAFF
May 2, 2026
PRINGFIELD, NJ — The Union County‑led reconstruction of Caldwell Place remains on schedule, with Springfield officials reporting that the project is now roughly one‑third complete. Springfield administrator John Bussiculo briefed the Township Committee on April 28, noting that the work has ...
W. TAGHKANIC—The Taghkanic Senior Network presents its first annual Recipe Swap & Share at the Taghkanic firehouse, 631 Old Route 82, Sunday, May 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This event is the first step in gathering recipes for a future Town of Taghkanic cookbook.Attendees can spend the afternoon ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — The Robbinsville Board of Education approved its 2026–2027 budget on April 28, finalizing about $2.4 million in cuts after weeks of emotional testimony from students, parents and staff.The meeting drew a large crowd, with many speakers focused on the elimination of courtesy ...
TRENTON, NJ – Austin Wright struck out 11 batters and Nottingham defeated Trenton, 8-5, in baseball on Friday.Wright pitched 6 ⅔ innings. Two of the runs against him were earned, and he allowed only four hits.Nick Gaglione went 2-for-4 with two runs scored for the North Stars (7-9). Ethan Miller ...
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 22-year-old West Windsor man is dead after the car he was operating crashed into a water basin near Quakerbridge Mall late Thursday, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department (LTPD.)According to the investigation, the crash incident took place at approximately ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A spine-tingling experience is set to arrive in Elizabeth as Paranormal Cirque Specter prepares to raise its Big Top at The Mills at Jersey Gardens this weekend. Blending elements of theater, circus performance, and horror, the show promises a dark and immersive atmosphere featuring ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — On a day when senior catcher Michael Basile reached base four times and got the 100th base hit of his career, Gov. Livingston batted around in each of the first two innings to build a 10-run lead en route to a 12-1 baseball victory over Westfield on Friday.Basile lined a leadoff ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — The Borough of Wood-Ridge will hold a Memorial Day service to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.Wood-Ridge will hold its Memorial Day service on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:00 p.m. It will take place at the Walk of Freedom, located at the corner of Hackensack Street and ...
BOONTON, NJ – Ryan Cappello had three hits and picked up the win on the mound as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Boonton, 14-4 in an independent boys baseball game on Friday afternoon in Boonton. The win breaks an 11-game losing streak for the Aviators.The Aviators scored five in the first to get the ...
UNION, NJ — A large crowd filled the Union Art Center's DMK Black Box Theater Thursday night as Union school officials outlined a growing budget shortfall, prompting concern and criticism from parents and staff.Superintendent Dr. Gerry Benaquista told attendees that the Township of Union Public ...
Last weekend many of our residents opted out of holding their garage sale because of the rain; the Townwide Garage Sale will also take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 2 from 9am to 3pm. The list is available on our website.It has been brought to our attention that there is a new scam in which ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – After both teams scored three runs in the first inning, Colts Neck broke things open and went on to a 14-4 baseball victory over Middletown North on Friday.Ryan Rude went 4-for-4 and drove in three runs for Colts Neck (12-4), which scored four runs in the second inning to take a ...
CHATHAM, NJ – There's always a certain uneasiness that comes with beating a team twice and then facing them a third time when everything is on the line.That was the scenario on Friday afternoon when No. 4-seeded Chatham met 13th-seeded Morris Hills, a team it had defeated twice, in the opening ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From community festivals and live music to tournaments and family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of things to do across our area this weekend. Residents can explore local markets, attend performances, support fundraisers or catch high school sports action as the Morris ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - School will soon be out for summer and if parents are looking for things to do for kids and teens, the South Plainfield Recreation Department has a whole host of fun, competitive camps on the menu. Online registration opened on Wednesday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m. on the South ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Columbia scored in every inning on it way to a 14-4 baseball victory over Glen Ridge in the first round of the Greater Newark Tournament on Friday.Isaan Buchalter went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in for Columbia (9-5), which scored three runs in the first inning ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Four boys fishing behind a home in the Woodfield Hunt Club community recently were escorted off the property after a homeowner stood inside her residence holding an AR-style rifle, according to a Boca Raton police report.The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. on April 28 when the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Seats at Forest Glen Middle School in Coral Springs are going empty, and the school is projected to continue to lose students over the next five years. Now, Broward County Public Schools wants to spend up to $150,000 on a pilot project to help fill those seats and more across ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A man recently vaulted a store counter in Coral Springs, stuffed vapes into his pockets and ran off, without paying. Police caught him less than an hour later, one block away.Officers arrested Orlando David Smith Jr., 23, of Coral Springs, on April 21, after a witness called 911 ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Academy Spanish classes engaged in an action verb egg hunt before the spring break. This activity turned vocabulary review into a spirited competition, blending movement with quick-thinking language skills.How the Challenge WorkedThe classroom was transformed into a hunt ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School girls golf team played away against Vernon on Tuesday, April, 28 and then hosted Jefferson on Wednesday, April 29.The Braves’ lost to Vernon 227-212. The results of the match are as follows:1st Haley Morodan with a 406th Juliana VinceCruz with a 597th Maya ...
Princeton, NJ — On Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m., the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents PSO BRAVO! Musical Families for the first time in partnership with the Reed Family at the Princeton Public Library. Thanks to a new gift endowing this free, annual program from Liza Reed O’Reilly and David ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School boys golf team took on Vernon away on Tuesday, April 28, then hosted Jefferson and Glen Ridge on Wednesday, April 29, winning all three matches.The Braves won 158-184 against Vernon. The results are as follows:1stNick Deiorio with a 362nd JT Kurilko with a 40 in ...
MORRIS COUNTY — Pathways of History returns the weekend of May 2–3, 2026, with free, self-guided Blue (West) and Red (East) tours featuring 38 historical sites and museums across the county as part of Morris County 250. The weekend highlights homes, museums, cemeteries, canal sites and meeting ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Somerset Patriots beat the Portland Sea Dogs 13-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night. With the win, the Patriots have won four of their last five and clinched their first series victory of the season. All nine starting hitters scored a run, with eight of nine batters tallying ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team hosted ninth-seeded Kittatinny in the second round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex tournament on Tuesday, April 28 and won 10-1.Reid Corino led the Braves with five goals, while Max Faye, Matt Ellsworth, and Landyn Zosche each contributed one ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The first National Prescription Drug Take Back Day of 2026 collected 273 pounds of surrendered medications across three Morris County locations, officials announced.The semi-annual event is coordinated nationally by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and gives residents a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Somerset Patriots beat the Portland Sea Dogs 13-3 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night. With the win, the Patriots have won four of their last five and clinched their first series victory of the season. All nine starting hitters scored a run, with eight of nine batters tallying ...
POMPANO BEACH — After more than 50 years as a bargain-seeker's staple, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Pompano will open its doors one final time Saturday to liquidate its remaining inventory, marking the end of a long-standing charitable presence at 2323 N. Dixie Hwy.The store, ...
SPARTA, NJ –With family, coaches and school administrators looking on, five Spartan student athletes signed letters of intent to commit to continuing their athletic and academic careers after graduating from Sparta High School with family and coaches looking on. Grace Johnson will be playing ...