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By JON "FERRIS" MEREDITH
March 19, 2026
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne officials want to know where the dirt came from.That question drove a Planning Board discussion over unauthorized site work at 14 Witkowski Way in Wayne, where several truckloads of soil were used to change the grade of the property without permits and without paperwork ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank is seeking motivated and reliable Full-Time Seasonal Workers to join the Department of Public Utilities team.Under the supervision of the Department Foreman, this position involves performing a wide range of manual labor tasks, including, using power tools, and ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - For more than 12 years, New Jersey veteran Richard Pinck lived by a standard. As a soldier in the U.S. Army, Army Reserves, and the National Guard, physical fitness wasn’t optional. It was a requirement. A way of life.But when his service ended, so did the structure that kept him ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys volleyball team has only been on the court together for one scrimmage, but senior middle Braden Faust has already noticed a difference.“There were moments and glimpses in the first scrimmage when we looked great and played like a team that could make a good run this ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
SOMERVILLE, NJ -A public hearing will be held April 20 on the proposed $29,743,527 municipal budget which includes a projected increase of $27.73 for a home assessed at an average of $276,200.The 2026 municipal budget is an increase of $77,175 over the 2025 budget, according to Paige Elster, chief ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - One of the largest political assemblies in New Jersey history took place in the tiny hamlet of Millstone in Hillsborough Township during the first week of August 1844. The occasion was the annual convention of the New Jersey Whig Party, and the wholehearted endorsement of the ...
SPARTA, NJ – Nine returning players will take the field for the 2026 Sparta boys lacrosse team. Four new names join them. “The team returns a core group on offense and defense with many returning varsity All-State and All-Conference players,” Head Coach Sean Peterson said. Returning players:Mike ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Public Library announced on Monday that its reopening is again delayed, this time with a yet to be determined date."Due to unexpected shipping delays in key construction materials, we're no longer able to reopen in mid-April as planned," wrote the library. “These ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway High School girls flag football team opened its 2026 campaign with a tough road loss Wednesday, falling 47-0 to Hunterdon Central Regional High School in the season opener.Playing at Hunterdon Central, Piscataway (0-1, 0-1) ran into a Red Devils squad that set the ...
ALLEGANY, NY — John J. Kolkowski has been elected to a one-year term as mayor of the Village of Allegany, defeating Dominic Papasergi in Wednesday's special election. According to unofficial vote totals from the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections, Kolkowski, who ran on the Republican and ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: For the seventh consecutive year, Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of County College of Morris (CCM), has been named to the Influencers: Power List 2026 – Higher Education by ROI-NJ, a leading source for New Jersey business news. Iacono is being recognized as a highly influential ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township residents can now access legal notices through a new online public portal launched by the Township following a recent change in New Jersey law.Public entities across the state are now required to publish legal notices on their official websites rather than in ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council reached consensus March 10 to advance the Downtown Melbourne Core Streetscape Project, directing staff to begin the design procurement process before bringing a contract back for approval.At the meeting, the city’s Community Development Department ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — The internationally acclaimed comedy Sexy Laundry will take the stage this spring at the Bell Theater at Bell Works, bringing humor, heart and relatable moments about long-term relationships to local audiences.Though widely celebrated around the world, the play remains something of a ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Angela Suske, administrative assistant for the New Providence High School Athletic Department, was honored last week at the 75th annual conference of the Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey, receiving the organization's Administrative Assistant Award of ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Governor said in a statement that 'the budget includes a record level of K-12 school funding, while acknowledging that much more work is needed to make sure students and taxpayers get the best return on our investment.That's great on the state level, but what does it mean in ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - When something feels wrong, the first call most people make is not to a doctor — it’s to their own judgment. Should I go in? Can I sleep this off? Is this an emergency? For a lot of families, that moment of uncertainty is exactly where things go sideways: a trip to the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - When something feels wrong, the first call most people make is not to a doctor — it’s to their own judgment. Should I go in? Can I sleep this off? Is this an emergency? For a lot of families, that moment of uncertainty is exactly where things go sideways: a trip to the ...
SOMERSET, NJ -Franklin Township is proposing a 2026 municipal budget that would sharply increase spending on water infrastructure, public safety technology and storm recovery, with department heads warning that soaring diesel prices, aging equipment and a punishing 2025 winter have pushed costs ...
On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts April 2 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A virtual talk about the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. Neal interviewed many of the astronauts ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — B’nai Torah Congregation in West Boca Raton marked Pi Day with a community-wide initiative that delivered hundreds of pies to families in need across the area.Through its TLC Program, the synagogue organized a “Pie It Forward” effort on March 14, distributing pizza and dessert ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A West Boca Raton closing agent is accused of stealing more than $4 million from the title company where he worked, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators say Michael Mansueto, 42, carried out an extensive scheme to divert funds from Bankers Title ...
WEST BOCA RATON — The Outback Steakhouse crews at the new West Boca Raton location are going through their training, and they’re getting ready to open in three weeks. The restaurant will open on April 7, a company employee told TAPinto Boca Raton. The new location at 8841 Glades Road in the ...
POMPANO BEACH — A shooting sparked by a grand theft left a woman hospitalized and a man in custody Tuesday night in Pompano Beach, authorities said.At 1950 North Federal Highway last night, yellow police tape could be seen strung across the entrance to the parking lot for a tattoo parlor and ...