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By TAPINTO MILLBURN/SHORT HILLS STAFF
March 10, 2026
MILLBURN, NJ – An ordinance introduced at the March 3 meeting of the Millburn Township Committee would permanently disband CEDA (the Committee on Culture, Engagement, Diversity and Arts) and replace it with a new Cultural Diversity Committee (CDC) with "clearer structure, oversight, and compliance ...
Boys BasketballThe Lansingburgh Knights made it to the Section 2 Class a title game against Hudson. The Knights jumped out to a first half lead but were unable to contain the Blue Hawks in the second half and fell to Hudson 51-46The Columbia (East Greenbush) Blue Devils dropped their semi-final ...
NEWARK, NJ – The United ice hockey team, with players from Sparta, Kinnelon and Jefferson high schools are once again the best in the state winning the NJSIAA Public Co-Op Championship under coach Jeff Myhren. On Monday, playing on the Devil’s home ice at the Prudential Center, the United team ...
PATERSON, NJ - Seven women recognized for their leadership, advocacy and service were honored Monday during the City of Paterson’s annual Women’s History Month celebration at City Hall.Mayor Andre Sayegh joined city officials, community members and family members to celebrate the contributions of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A local appeal is underway to help Karen Zabriskie find a living kidney donor, as family and supporters ask the community to consider a potentially life-changing act of compassion.In a message shared with the community, Donna Tissot urged residents to think about what becoming a ...
Troy Police make arrest in shots fired incidentPolice officers responded to 696 4th Avenue on Saturday, March 7 around 11:30 p.m. for multiple reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, police found evidence in the building’s common hallway and identified an individual possibly involved in the ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Enjoy an afternoon or night at the theater without going into the City!Lenape High School students will be presenting The Addams Family Musical for three more performances this weekend. The students starred in the show on March 6 and March 7 as well.Showtimes are:Friday, March 13 at ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County’s “Route 1 Safer Travel” crackdown by police in six towns has helped reduce accident deaths on one of New Jersey’s busiest highways that cut across these communities, Prosecutor Linda Estremera said in a prepared statement.Accident fatalities declined from 60 in ...
UNION, NJ – The NJSIAA North New Jersey, Section II, Girls’ Wrestling Individual Tournament was contested Sunday, March 8, at Union High School in Union.Contestants who qualified for their respective region tournaments placed in the top four of their corresponding district tournaments the weekend ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) is currently accepting applications for Entry-Level Police Officer, the Department announced last week. “This is an opportunity to build a career in public service with a department committed to professionalism, integrity, ...
HUDSON—The Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association 2026 Firefighter of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award Program is now open for nominations, according to a Columbia County Fire Coordinator Office Facebook post.Key updates include an updated application and online form, with all ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Classrooms throughout the East Windsor Regional School District's schools celebrated National Read Across America Week. A nationwide initiative promoted by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America Week promotes literacy among children and teens.
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken officials are asking residents to weigh in on city spending priorities as the administration begins developing the 2026 municipal budget.Mayor Emily B. Jabbour announced the launch of an online survey designed to gather public input on potential cost reductions, revenue ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Historical Society will host a special presentation on the historic Lenape Trail during its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 12, at 7:15 p.m. at the Sayreville Active Adult Center (423 Main St.).The program, titled “The Great Lenape Trail,” features guest speakers ...
While I can’t pinpoint my very first fishing experience as a child, without question I can share the moment I lost my heart to the wilderness. At that precise time, I started carrying the torch for nature.Maybe 10 steps down the path from the small off-road parking area along the trophy run section ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Shelter will host a “Back to the 80s Dance Party” fundraiser on Saturday, March 28, inviting residents to enjoy an evening of music, costumes and dancing while supporting programs that help people experiencing hunger and homelessness.The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Elks ...
For the Renss LensIn 1971, the iconic song writer John Lennon penned the lyrics to his famous song “Imagine,” asking us to picture a world in total peace and harmony. Although it was a call to imagine what life would be like in a utopian world, it was also, perhaps, overly optimistic given the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Harding’s Read-a-Thon officially started on Monday, March 9, and will end March 27. This is a PTO fundraiser that was created to motivate students to read and build literacy skills while also raising money for assemblies and other PTO-sponsored events throughout the year. Students ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — With only hours to go before a pivotal vote affecting Montclair Public Schools finances — and a reported 2,700 votes already cast by mail — a vocal group of residents concerned about proposed tax measures took a grassroots approach to amplifying issues they say are “tearing the town ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Former Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and New Jersey Assemblyperson Rose Marie Heck passed away on March 7th, 2026, at the age of 93. “Rose devoted her life to serving the residents of Hasbrouck Heights. Her dedication to our Borough and her commitment to public service left a ...
SECAUCUS, NJ - The NJIC released its All League boys basketball teams for the 2025-26 season. Three Hasbrouck Heights players were named to the All Patriot Division Team, and four Wood-Ridge players were named to the All National team.Sophomore Brian Groves was a First Team All Patriot selection.
A Jamaican-born U.S. citizen was seized by ICE after he and a companion were busted by Paramus police for shoplifting at several Garden State Plaza stores.Omar A. Brown, 32, and Sydomie Simmonds, 44, of Mount Vernon, NY, were nabbed by Officers Matt Orefice and Clario Sampson after fellow Officer ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Carol Morris lost five of her 12 children to drug overdose. One son, Andrew, whom she called Doug, overdosed 10 times before he died."In a tough time, he injected, walked out to the kitchen, and dropped dead on the kitchen floor," she said.Morris' heartbreaking story is one of 200 ...
UNION, NJ - A 10-year-old Union resident recently earned top placements at a regional baton twirling and dance competition in Rahway.Mikaela Dearin, who recently performed in the community talent show “Union’s Got Talent,” competed at the New Jersey Open baton twirling and dance contest as both a ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 6:30pm. The meeting is being held in the council chambers, Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.
Princeton, NJ – We have some celebrities on our short list of intriguing events this week. On Friday, March 13, the delightful classical music performer and commentator Rob Kapilow appears at the Institute for Advanced Study – see details in the listings. On Wednesday, March 11, the Princeton ...
BUFFALO, NY — A Jamestown man pleaded guilty in federal court to fentanyl trafficking and kidnapping charges connected to a case in which a victim was held at multiple locations, including a residence in Olean.U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo on Monday announced that Dwayne Lowery, also known as ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Monday, the Plainfield City Council held its monthly business meeting. The relatively brief meeting of just under one hour and twenty minutes was the shortest business meeting since May 2023, both the result of a short agenda and limited discussion and public comments.Agenda ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Without discussing details of their proposed budget, the Sussex County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a 3.5% budget appropriation cap for the 2026 county budget. The measure also allows the county to create a “cap bank,” which can be used in future ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – In 2026, Girl Scout Week will be celebrated from March 8 through March 14 and, at a recent borough council meeting, Mayor Matt Anesh celebrated the organization’s 114th anniversary and recognized the contributions of its local leaders and members. “For over a century, Girl ...