News

April 30, 2026

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ -  Property taxes are due May 1, 2026. There is a grace period until May 10, reminded officials.  Any taxes remaining unpaid nine calendar days following the due date are subject to interest at the rate of 8% per annum on the first $1,500 and 18% per annum for any amount over ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ -  Passaic Valley's softball team continued its strong season with a 13–1 victory over Lakeland  on Wednesday. Passaic Valley (12-2) totaled 19 hits and capitalized on scoring opportunities throughout the game to pull away from Lakeland (2-11).Olivia Marricone led the offensive ...

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MENDHAM BOROUGH, NJ – As part of the district’s ongoing commitment to student safety and digital citizenship, families were invited to attend a presentation on Thursday, April 23, led by Cyber Safe Schools.The presentation was built on a series of three prior student presentations delivered ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s Division of Recreation will provide transportation for local families to attend the Abilities Expo set to be held at the NJ Convention Center & Expo Center, in Edison, on Sunday, May 3rd.According to the City’s website, the Abilities Expo exhibits cutting-edge disability ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is holding its third annual Union County LGBTQ+ Pride 5K and Color Run on Saturday, June 6th, at Oak Ridge Park, located at 136 Oak Ridge Road in Clark.Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the 5K and Color Run begins at 9 a.m.Participants ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for a fun way to kick off May? Head to the May Jazz Café at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex on Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m. On the ticket for May is the NewBruns Brass. This New Brunswick-based seven-piece, New Orleans-style jazz band is a must-see. Their traditional ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - An increase in state aid wasn’t enough to offset rising costs for the Bayonne Board of Education which passed a $223 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The spending plan represents an almost 13 percent increase over this year’s budget, and brings with it a hike of about ...

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ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education's meeting on Monday highlighted district successes, transparent communication and commitment to the community.While the 2026-2027 Roselle Public School Budget was the main focus of the evening’s agenda, the meeting included updates from the board's ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick teenager Jordan Cromedy has been located according to a Nixle advisory from the South Brunswick Police Department on Thursday morning. Cromedy was reported missing on Tuesday evening after last being seen in the area of East Garden Way. The South Brunswick ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy hosted a dynamic and thought-provoking Black History Month Program on March 4, centered on the theme: “Affluent African American Cities That Vanished.” The program offered a meaningful exploration of historically prosperous Black communities—such as ...

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Friends of the Tracy present “Chatham in our own words,” personal interviews with community members that share history and stories of what Chatham was like over the past 100 years. Stop the clock and enjoy this journey celebrating the Village of Chatham. Free showing at the Crandell Theatre, 48 ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - For girls in grades kindergarten through eighth grade interested in trying lacrosse, Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse is hosting a free introductory clinic on Sunday, May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Heavenly Farms. This clinic is for girls new to lacrosse interested in seeing ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County has a library improvement project in the works that will be aided by $850,000 in federal funding secured by Congressman Herb Conaway.Rep. Conaway visited the Burlington County Library System’s Main Branch Library in Westampton on April 24 to present a ceremonial ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Board of Education formally recognized the district’s Parent Teacher Associations during their April 23rd meeting, approving a Resolution of Appreciation that highlighted the wide-ranging contributions of PTA volunteers across all 11 schools.In adopting the ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — While pickle ballers were thrilled about the addition of pickleball courts at Patch Reef Park last year, staff received feedback from players about glare. The problem will soon be solved as the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District earlier this month unanimously approved ...

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SHAMONG, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) Board of Education adopted on Wednesday a $185.7 million General Fund budget for the 2026–2027 school year, reflecting a 4.11% increase over the previous year.The budget includes a $1.1 million increase in state aid — a 6% boost — ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will celebrate National Public Gardens Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the museum’s historic garden.The free event will include special presentations, nature scavenger hunts and art activities. The celebration will be held ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Boys  Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Madison boys lacrosse team have secured the No. 4 seed in this year's tournament. Delbarton is the top seed.Seeds and Preliminary Match-Ups are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 ChathamNo. 3 seed ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Boys  Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Morristown boys lacrosse team have secured the No. 13 seed in this year's tournament. Delbarton is the top seed.Seeds and Preliminary Match-Ups are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 ChathamNo. 3 ...

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GHENT—High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, 71 County Route 21C, announces the return of its beloved annual Pony Party, at the Center, Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.This family-friendly community celebration supports life-changing equine-assisted services.Pony Party is ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury School District still expects full tax payments from the township even after a warehouse bought by the federal government for use as a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility was taken off the tax rolls, according to township officials.Roxbury ...

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 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus and author of five comprehensive autism laws, earlier this month, welcomed advocates from across the country to Capitol Hill as part of ongoing efforts to advance autism research and support ...

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KINDERHOOK—The Ichabod Crane Board of Education approved a $51,936,861 proposed 2026-27 budget at a special meeting on April 21. This proposed budget stays within the state property tax cap but includes a reduction of 10 positions (6 teachers and 4 teaching assistants) and 4 ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — Wednesday morning, shortly after 9am, masked ICE agents arrested a man in the heart of downtown Plainfield.Westward traffic was blocked on East Second Street between Watchung and Church Streets, and cars going east struggled to get by as 5 agents walked the man to a car before ...

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CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack district leaders are making some major changes, including cutting positions, to make up for a $24 million budget deficit come the 2026-2027 school year.The Board of Education noted at the April 22 meeting that, on top of improper budgeting practices done by previous ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public School District is celebrating its music educators and students after being recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME). Awarded by the NAMM Foundation, school leaders cheer that it is the District's 22nd consecutive year receiving the ...

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To the Editor:The poppy is one of the most widely recognized American Legion Auxiliary symbols. Each year, usually around Memorial Day, auxiliary volunteers distribute millions of bright red crepe poppies in exchange for contributions to assist disabled and hospitalized veterans. The poppies are ...

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 Linden Public Schools—Sensory Night was sponsored by the LEA, F.A.S.T., School No. 2, and the Special Education Department. The event was planned and organized by Jamie Pierson, Autism Teacher, and Debra Ardry, PSD Teacher. Sensory Night was created to provide students with disabilities, ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Military Affairs will host an event in Bordentown this weekend that will offer resources, information and more to military service members and their families.Military & Veteran Appreciation Day will be taking place on Saturday, May 2 from 9:30AM to ...

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