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By TAPINTO BORDENTOWN STAFF
April 29, 2026
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Princeton University professor D. Vance Smith will be in Bordentown City this weekend to discuss his latest book, Atlas’s Bones: The African Foundations of Europe, as part of the Sunday Soirée Series at Old City Hall.The program will take place on Sunday, May 3 at 4PM at Old ...
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 ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2026 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are available.NOTE: The deadline for completed applications submitted by regular mail is seven days before the election, which is ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The regional effort to clear debris-clogged Passaic River tributaries and reduce chronic flooding across five Multi-County municipalities has gained new momentum in Washington, with U.S. Senator Cory Booker submitting a $4 million congressionally directed spending ...
BRANCHVILLE, NJ – Sparta High School’s baseball team’s senior game was made even more special by the opportunity to play Wallkill Valley on the Miners’ minor league baseball field at Skylands Stadium.Each senior was escorted by their family from third base to home plate during the ceremony, as ...
HILLTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA—A decomposed body found on the side of Route 313 earlier this month has been identified.The Bucks County Coroner’s Office identified the body found on April 18, 2026, as 40-year-old John Carper. The coroner identified the body using dental records.Carper had no fixed address, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Standing in the shadow of the Health & Life Science Exchange (HELIX) – a $2 billion-plus project that represents the most ambitious development effort in the city's history – Mayor Jim Cahill paid tribute to the men and women whose hard work is bringing it to life.During ...
FANWOOD, NJ – During the public portion of the Fanwood Council meeting on Monday, April 20, several residents spoke in favor of a revising the borough’s ordinance concerning removal of trees on private property.Steve Falco of the Shade Tree Commission described the existing ordinance as “very ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School boys golf team defended its UCIAC Championship crown at Echo Lake Country Club, their home course, on Tuesday.The Blue Devils (313) upended Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 315-323, to win the team title. New Providence (332), Johnson (334) and Summit (335) rounded ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Bucks County Book Fest returns to Doylestown on Saturday with an outdoor event celebrating all things books in Broad Commons Park. The Book Fest’s Main Festival will feature two tents hosting 45-minute panels with authors exploring various aspects of writing. A kid’s tent will ...
RED BANK, NJ: At last night’s meeting, the Board of Education for the Borough’s Schools reviewed and approved the $45.1 million budget and discussed the need for a 9.52% tax‑levy increase in response to higher expenses.The vote to approve was 6 – 2 with Jennifer Garcia and E. Pamela McArthur voting ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY– Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2026 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are available.NOTE: The deadline for completed applications submitted by regular mail is seven days before the election, which is ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – Abby Durniak & Matteo Capra have been named this week’s Athletes of the Week. Abby is a sophomore at David Brearley and participates in softball and basketball. She has played both sports for nine years, since second grade. "My best sports memory is turning my first double play ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Everyone is invited to trade their landlubber status for a day of adventure as Barnegat Pirate’s Day returns this weekend!The annual community festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place on the grounds of the Russell O.
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Everyone is invited to trade their landlubber status for a day of adventure as Barnegat Pirate’s Day returns this weekend!The annual community festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place on the grounds of the Russell O.
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity baseball team was down 3-0 after four innings to Perth Amoby High School in the first game of a home-at-home on Tuesday. Perth Amboy scored a run in the second, third and fourth innings to take the lead in the Greater Middlesex Conference White ...
RICHMONDVILLE – Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District is proud to announce that John Hopkins and Ava Yorke have been named co-valedictorians of the Class of 2026, with Abigail Smith recognized as salutatorian. These students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, ...
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 ...
The Bloomfield Federation of Music is proud to present "The History of Tomorrow: A 40th Anniversary Celebration," featuring the Bloomfield Youth Band under the leadership of founding director Patrick Burns. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following adult programs for the month of April.“Weave with us”: Join us for weaving at the Kenilworth Public Library Monday, May 4, 2026. Join us and enjoy the company of fellow weavers. Bring your portable loom! Beginners welcome. ...
EDISON, NJ - South Plainfield High School's girls lacrosse team continued to roll on Tuesday. The Tigers won their fourth straight over Edison High School 8-2 to complete the season sweep and improve their overall season record to 7-3. South Plainfield also remained undefeated in the Greater ...
TRENTON, NJ —Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed an executive order to address New Jersey’s housing crisis, and her effort got support from ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Jamie Ding, who appeared with the governor and notable lawmakers on Monday. Sherrill’s executive order, her 17th since she took office on Jan. 20, ...
TRENTON, NJ —Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed an executive order to address New Jersey’s housing crisis, and her effort got support from Jeopardy! champ Jamie Ding, who appeared with the governor and notable lawmakers on Monday.Sherrill’s executive order – her 17th since she took office on Jan. 20 – ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Borough of Totowa marked Arbor Day with a community celebration Saturday at the Municipal Complex, where residents gathered for a ceremonial tree planting near the site of the Firemen's Monument.The event was hosted by the Totowa Shade Tree Commission as part of its annual Arbor ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Roxbury Co. 1 Fire and EMS is hosting what it describes as “a unique and engaging fundraiser event” in June: An evening with a psychic.On June 6, in the firehouse at 122 Main St. in Succaunna, the fire and emergency medical volunteers will present Catherine McCall, described by the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Assemblywoman Katie Brennan and Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla held an opening on Tuesday for their new office, located on the fifth floor of 35 Journal Square Plaza in Jersey City. Joined by their legislative staff, they cut the ribbon, encouraging the 32nd Legislative District ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick controlled all four quarters in a 13-3 boys lacrosse victory over Steinert on Tuesday.South Brunswick (5-4) opened with a 4–0 first quarter and never looked back, scoring at least three goals in every frame. Ian Taylor led the way with a 10‑point performance (5 ...
COPAKE—The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Health (DOH), and Transportation (DOT), and the Columbia County Department of Health will hold a community open house at Copake Town Hall, 230 Mountain View Road, April 30, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.The purpose of the gathering is to ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Looking to start the new month off on the “right foot"? Join the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands (FFAM) for a walk in Bordentown City this weekend!FFAM will be hosting its monthly First Saturday Wellness Walk at Point Breeze on Saturday, May 2 from 10AM to 12PM. Each "First ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Board of Education formally recognized School Lunch Hero Day, honoring the district’s Child Nutrition staff for their role in supporting students’ health and learning.Through a Resolution of Appreciation, the district acknowledged the importance of nutritious ...