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By TAPINTOSPF STAFF
March 13, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains Fire Department recently promoted two of its longtime leaders and welcomed several new firefighters during a ceremony at the Scotch Plains Township Council meeting on Tuesday, March 10.Brendon Canavan has been promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief for Scotch ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The waiting is almost over for a popular Sayreville community tradition. The Sayreville Farmers Market will make its much-anticipated return on Thursday, May 14, bringing fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and local eats to residents all season long. The market takes place at War ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts brought the spirit of Black History Month to life with its 11th Annual Black History Month Production, a high-energy tribute to legendary R&B group New Edition that showcased the extraordinary talents of students ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the meeting with two proclamations: one recognizing Women’s History Month, accepted by Randi Moore, and another marking Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, accepted by “Nurse Bonnie” Woodward of Red Bank Gastroenterology.Deputy Mayor Kate Triggiano read a ...
Rehearsals for TRUE WEST are underway! You don’t want to miss this Sam Shepard piece, directed by John Fraissinet!Tickets are on sale at Cur8.com.Photo by Director John FraissinetPictured from left to right: Dalton Gorden as Lee, Joe Paul as Saul and Nick Westemeyer as Austin.
NEWARK - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Joining a growing wave of activism seen in schools across the country, nearly 2,000 students at Montclair High School walked out of class Thursday morning to protest the tactics of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing concerns about detentions, deportations, and ...
HAZLET, NJ: The Township Committee, led by Mayor Sachs, issued a formal proclamation Tuesday night declaring Anthony Simonetti Day, recognizing the extraordinary accomplishment and charitable efforts of a local resident who recently completed the demanding World Marathon Challenge.Community members ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Mayor and Council honored a long-time former resident, Carol Switzer Viceconte, who was a pivotal part of the Hasbrouck Heights community, including volunteering in the Hasbrouck Heights Food Pantry, at the March 10th meeting in Council Chambers. Viceconte passed away on ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Health reminds residents that they must register their dogs for the new year. A reminder letter was sent out in January, as licenses expired on January 31. As of the week of March 9, 373 licenses have not been renewed for 2026.The annual ...
UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...
WAYNE, NJ — As Wayne officials begin preparing the township’s 2026 municipal budget, the Township Council last week introduced an ordinance related to the limits that state law places on annual municipal budget increases.The proposal — Ordinance No. 16 of 2026 — addresses New Jersey’s Local ...
RED BANK, NJ — North Jersey Coast Line rail service is operating on or close to schedule in both directions, following yesterday's downed overhead wire issues near Red Bank. NJ Transit had suspended North Jersey Coast Line rail service in both directions between Long Branch and Hazlet on Thursday.
RED BANK, NJ — North Jersey Coast Line rail service is operating on or close to schedule in both directions, following yesterday's downed overhead wire issues near Red Bank. NJ Transit had suspended North Jersey Coast Line rail service in both directions between Long Branch and Hazlet on Thursday.
RED BANK, NJ — NJ Transit has suspended North Jersey Coast Line rail service in both directions between Long Branch and Hazlet after downed overhead wires were reported near Red Bank. NJ Transit is directing customers to visit njtransit.com/abc for available alternate service options while crews ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township Public Schools would need to replace about seven school buses each year to keep its fleet up to date, but district officials say the money to do that isn’t in the budget.Trustee Harry Prassakos raised the issue during a report from the Board of Education’s Facilities and ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, March 13Adult Overnight; Brevard Zoo, 8225 North Wickham Road, Melbourne; 6 p.m. – March 14 9 a.m.The Prince of Egypt; The Henegar Center, 625 E New Haven Ave., ...
Princeton, NJ – Artificial intelligence and our future may dominate the headlines, but old-fashioned natural intelligence (hopefully there’s nothing artificial about Albert Einstein’s intelligence) and our nation’s past are in the spotlight this weekend.First take note of the date: Saturday, March ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – More residents who want to keep up with what’s happening around Hanover Township can now do so through the TAPinto Hanover Township newsletter, a free email update that gathers local government updates, community stories and features in one place.Items that appear in the ...
RED BANK, NJ — NJ Transit has suspended North Jersey Coast Line rail service in both directions between Long Branch and Hazlet after downed overhead wires were reported near Red Bank. NJ Transit is directing customers to visit njtransit.com/abc for available alternate service options while crews ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Families in Long Branch are invited to hop into a morning of fun, food, and festive activities as the city hosts a special “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” later this month.The family-friendly event will take place Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bucky ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - It's been said that there are 70 shades of green in the Irish countryside.Downtown Somerville will come close, as green as green can be, for the Sunday, March 15 annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday on Main Street. with thousands of spectators packed along the street, lining the curb ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - It's been said that there are 70 shades of green in the Irish countryside.Downtown Somerville will come close, as green as green can be, for the Sunday, March 15 annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday on Main Street. with thousands of spectators packed along the street, lining the curb ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Summer will be here sooner rather than later. So, now is the time to start making plans for the kids once school lets out for summer. Registration opened for the South Plainfield Recreation Department's popular Legends Summer Camp on March 2 for South Plainfield residents ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — After a fatal motor vehicle crash occurred on Tuesday, March 10, between South Summit and West Pleasantview Avenue in Hackensack, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella provided an update. An investigation is currently underway by the County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hackensack ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Prior to Thursday night’s Hanover Township Committee regular meeting, the committee held its Open Public Conference where members updated each other on several items before proceeding to the regular meeting.The committee shared concerns that had been relayed by members of the ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Hindu American Club at Robbinsville High School is partnering with Robbinsville-based non-profit Aadhyatmik to host a Holi celebration on March 28 from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the high school and will be facilitated by students in the club. Holi, often ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Fourteen students from Piscataway have earned academic honors at Seton Hall University, being named to the university’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List.The recognition places the local students among more than 3,000 undergraduate scholars honored for exceptional academic achievement during ...
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – Jack Schundler, a 13-year-old Chatham Middle School student, won the slalom at the New York U14 Alpine Skiing State Championships held Sunday at Holimont Ski Resort.Competing against top U14 racers from across New York, Schundler posted the fastest combined time, winning by a ...
NEWTON, NJ - Superintendent Dr. Joseph S. Piccirillo addressed the recent stretch of severe weather that forced the district to use five snow days, surpassing the four built-in emergency days included in the 2025–26 school calendar.As a result, Good Friday, April 3, will now be a required school ...