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By AIDAN MASTANDREA
April 29, 2026
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Township Board of Education voted to table a motion to approve notice of the public sale of the Drummond Building, located at 31 State Route 181, during its April 27 meeting. The building currently houses the district’s administrative offices. Questions were raised ...
SOMERSET, NJ — A Franklin Township family is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing cat last seen in the Somerset section of town.Wiggles, also known as “Wigs,” was last seen on April 23, 2026, near the Clarion Hotel, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset.The cat is described as a black cat ...
SOUTH ORANGE & MAPLEWOOD, NJ — For the 10th year in a row, the South Orange-Maplewood School District (SOMSD) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation from The NAMM Foundation. This milestone 10th-consecutive award recognizes the district's decade-long ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Senior midfielders Annie Irish and Peyton Furst scored three goals apiece as the top-seeded Chatham girls lacrosse team opened defense of its Morris County Tournament title with an 18-5 win vs. Morristown-Beard on Wednesday at Haas Field.Chatham (7-5) advances to the MCT quarterfinal ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — A community-wide effort to ensure every young woman can experience prom with confidence and pride was on full display at Campus High School on April 24, as Third Ward Councilman Bergson Leneus partnered with the Real Chicks Association (RCA) to host a Prom Dress Giveaway Drive.The ...
For Capital Region Independent MediaDear Rusty: I will be 65 in October and I am working full-time. My goal is to work until age 67, which is my full retirement age, or until age 70. I heard I have to apply for Medicare Part A only. Is this true or will I be penalized? And do I have to go to the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Students at a charter school in Coral Springs may soon have a path from kindergarten to graduation without ever having to change schools.The Broward County School Board meets May 5, and on its agenda is a vote on whether Renaissance Charter School at Coral Springs can add grades ...
POMPANO— When the school bell rings in Pompano public schools, some students head home to a wall: no Wi-Fi, no internet, no way to log back in. One school board member wants the district to explore how it can change that. The Broward County School Board will consider a measure pushed by Board Chair ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn baseball team advanced in the preliminary round of the Greater Newark Tournament with a 15-3 victory over Newark Central on Wednesday.Charlie Krasnove drove in three runs and went 2-for-3 with a run scored for Millburn (5-10), which scored six runs in the first ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After years of discussing putting a cover over the concrete open-air rink at Sugar Sand Park, the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District commissioners have approved a contract with a company to design and build one. The project will shield athletes from frequent rain and ...
Renss LensTROY – Firefighters arrived to find a heavy fire and smoke condition at the two-story residence at 289 5th Avenue and immediately called for a second alarm. It was quickly determined there were still people in the home in need of rescue. One resident was helped out of the flames by a good ...
SPARTA, NJ – The high school boys golf has had three wins so far this week and it’s only Wednesday. On Wednesday they hosted Mount Olive with a 163-189nwin. On Tuesday they played at Parsippany Hills 158-169 and Monday the Spartans hosted Morris Hills on Monday and beat them 158-196. Playing at ...
CLARK, NJ — Join Clark's Finest this Saturday, May 2, between 9 a.m. and noon, for the Clark Police Department's Coffee with a Cop event.Stop by Manny's Diner in Clark, located at 1030 Raritan Rd., and meet local law enforcement officers.It's coffee, community, and camaraderie this Saturday! Don't ...
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New Jersey - As New Jersey continues to wrestle with some of the highest property taxes in the country, state leaders are increasingly turning their attention to one of the largest drivers of local spending: the structure of its school system.“You can’t talk about affordability in New Jersey ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents should be aware of the following updates and notices:Planning Board Meetings - CanceledThe Hanover Township Planning Board meetings scheduled for Tuesdays, May 12 and May 19 have been canceled. More information available here: https://cvcpl.us/kOndybXBoard of ...
The Board of Education of the School District of South Orange and Maplewood herebygives notice of the following meetings:● On Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. , the Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing /Budget Adoption Meeting . The purpose of the meeting is to adopt the 2026 – 20 27 ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Volunteers are needed Sunday, May 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. to help clean up the roadside along Route 206.The Adopt-A-Highway initiative, in conjunction with the Hillsborough Millstone Municipal Alliance & Clean Communities is an excellent opportunity for businesses, community ...
PARKLAND, FL- Parkland Soccer Club will be hosting a Townhall meeting on Thursday evening, April 30, 2026, to discuss the upcoming travel soccer season. Staff from Parkland Soccer Club will be on hand to discuss next week's tryouts, training, coaching, schedule and more. They'll also discuss ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Central Elementary School has announced an update to its student dismissal procedures for walkers, effective Wednesday, April 29th.Under the revised policy, parents will no longer need to email the school when their child plans to walk home. Instead, all walker information must ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Hanover Township Board of Education has approved its proposed 2026-27 budget for submission to Morris County, calling for staff reductions, a change in busing eligibility, and a tax levy increase driven largely by rising healthcare costs. The budget is subject to county ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - At the 31st Annual Michelle Sullivan Basketball Game on Saturday, April 18, parents from Montville Township’s five elementary schools laced up their sneakers for three rounds of competitive, head-to-head basketball.During the event, there were a variety of raffle opportunities with ...
POMPANO BEACH — While the Pompano Beach City Commission has often found itself stalemated on high-profile issues, the board reached a rare moment of consensus Tuesday night when it rejected a proposed, long-debated change in commissioners' term lengths and term limits.The defeated proposed ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Students at a charter school in Coral Springs may soon have a path from kindergarten to graduation without ever having to change schools.The Broward County School Board meets May 5, and on its agenda is a vote on whether Renaissance Charter School at Coral Springs can add grades ...
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Pompano Beach City Manager Greg Harrison recommended Tuesday night that the city pivot from a short-term contract extension to a new four-year agreement with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a move that drew immediate pushback from some commissioners.The recommendation, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Students at a charter school in Coral Springs may soon have a path from kindergarten to graduation without ever having to change schools.The Broward County School Board meets May 5, and on its agenda is a vote on whether Renaissance Charter School at Coral Springs can add grades ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs resident made an unexpected visit to a local fire station Wednesday after her pet snake became stuck inside a plastic laundry basket.The woman stopped by Coral Springs Fire Station 80, at 2825 Coral Springs Drive, seeking help when the snake became wedged in the ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Par West Little League is teaming up with Outback Steakhouse for a multi-day “Dine to Donate” fundraiser aimed at supporting local youth baseball.The event will run from May 4 through May 7, offering community members a chance to enjoy a meal while contributing to the league’s ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men in connection with a string of boat motor thefts with the help of a Boca Raton hobbyist. In March, detectives investigating a series of thefts in the Village of Royal Palm Beach identified suspects Brandon Joseph Hinkle, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Cindelle's Bookstore on Tuesday announced that it will host a candidate debate featuring those vying for two city council seats in Plainfield.The debate will take place from 6:00 until 7:30pm on Thursday, May 21 at Cindelle's Bookstore at 401 Watchung Avenue. The event will not be ...