News
By DAWN MILLER
April 27, 2026
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Hydrant flushing began in the township at the end of March and has been ongoing throughout the month of April. The process continues next week with the following developments and streets:High Service AreaHigh Gate DevelopmentPrinceton Manor DevelopmentStreets off New Road in ...
MARGATE, NJ - After South Brunswick High School stopped Spotswood High School's varsity baseball team's winning streak at four, the Chargers bounced back in a big way with a 10-4 victory over Holy Spirit High School in the Downbeach CVC Classic at Jerome Avenue Park on Sunday. Spotswood scored ...
RARITAN, NJ – Amid many complaints from residents, the borough council, on April 21, approved a budget that would usher in its largest tax increase ever at 12%.The $16.1 million budget was voted in 4–1, with councilman Umesh Agrawal voting against and councilman Paul Giraldi absent.Paige Elster, ...
GREENPORT—The Olana Partnership holds a virtual Volunteer Information Session Thursday, April 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for anyone who is interested in learning about 2026 volunteer opportunities at Olana State Historic Site, 5720 State Route 9G. If you love nature, art, history, and Frederic ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something different to do with the kids this summer? How about spending some time on the ice at the East Brunswick Ice Arena? Online registration is open now for Learn to Skate and Freestyle Camps for the upcoming summer. Learn to Skate camps are for participants ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison officials announced that signal upgrades have been installed at several borough intersections as part of an effort to improve pedestrian safety.The upgrades at Kings Road and Samson Avenue, Woodland Road and Green Avenue, and Park Avenue and Ridgedale Avenue now include ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Mothers and their newborn babies appear to be in good hands at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital, where maternity care got high marks in Newsweek’s latest 2026 study.Robert Wood Johnson is one of four RWJBarnabas Health named to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris School District is preparing for a bond referendum vote on September 15, 2026, asking voters to consider funding improvements to school facilities and learning spaces across the district.District officials said the referendum is intended to support enhanced instruction ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week’s Colonial Corner. Student leadership groups teamed up for a meaningful cause as Key Club and Interact Club hosted a CASA fundraiser, raising awareness and support for child advocacy services in our area. Meanwhile, creatives were encouraged to share ...
MILLTOWN, NJ — Smash-and-grab thieves hit a Milltown convenience store in the early hours of Friday, April 24th to steal its ATM that contained an undisclosed amount of cash, according to borough police.The break-in at the Milltown Convenience Store, on South Main Street near Kuhlthau Avenue, ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls marked its annual Arbor Day celebration at Wilmore Road Park, where local Girl Scouts joined members of the Shade Tree Committee and Township officials to plant new trees along the park’s walking pathway.The initiative continues a longstanding ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The week is expected to begin with mild, mostly sunny weather before rain chances increase by midweek.Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 40 degrees. Monday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 67, followed by another mostly clear night with a low around 43.Tuesday ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The week is expected to begin with mild, mostly sunny weather before rain chances increase by midweek.Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 40 degrees. Monday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 67, followed by another mostly clear night with a low around 43.Tuesday ...
MADISON, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday April 27 - Friday May 1MONDAY APRIL 27Madison Baseball vs Montville at Montville; 4pmMadison Girls Golf vs Roxbury at Black Oak Golf Course; 4pmMadison Boys Tennis vs Parsippany High at Madison; 4pmTaste of Madison; Madison ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday April 27 - Friday May 1MONDAY APRIL 27Morristown Flag Football United Game vs West Morris Mendham at Harter Road Fields; 3:30pmMorristown Baseball vs Whippany Park at Whippany Park ; 4pmMorristown Volleyball vs Dover at ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — A Central Avenue staple marked a milestone Saturday as Moe's Tapas Bar & Bistro celebrated 10 years in business with a ribbon cutting, a new name, fresh décor, and a reimagined menu.Mayor Al Morgan joined Chef Moe Elghettey and guests at 535 Central Avenue for the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — A Central Avenue staple marked a milestone Saturday as Moe's Tapas Bar & Bistro celebrated 10 years in business with a ribbon cutting, a new name, fresh décor, and a reimagined menu.Mayor Al Morgan joined Chef Moe Elghettey and guests at 535 Central Avenue for the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Not even a 24-hour rain delay could stop the momentum of a community dedicated to its hometown. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Norwescap hosted its 7th Annual Community Day of Action, bringing together over 30 resilient volunteers to clean up the streets and parks of downtown ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Borough Board of Education took key steps toward strengthening instruction and student support during its last meeting, approving a new instructional leader while outlining major updates to special services across the district.📌 Key Personnel MoveNatalie White hired as ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — The Watchung Borough Board of Education took key steps toward strengthening instruction and student support during its last meeting, approving a new instructional leader while outlining major updates to special services across the district.📌 Key Personnel MoveNatalie White hired as ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ-Jack Johnson, Noah Bermingham, Vincent Berger and Logan Carpenter each scored three goals and goalie Nathan Hummer made seven saves to lead 11th-seeded Phillipsburg to a 16-3 rout of 12-seed Vernon in a Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament boy’s lacrosse game on Saturday at the ...
ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Several West Orange High School were recognized for exceptional multilingual accomplishments during the April 20 Board of Education meeting. April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, recognizing academic, cognitive, and social assets that bilingual and ...
MILLBURN, NJ — A recent fatal accident involving a sanitation worker near the intersection of South Orange Avenue and Old Short Hills Road has renewed calls from Millburn residents for comprehensive traffic safety reforms along one of the township’s most dangerous corridors.During Tuesday night’s ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Board of Education has been named one of the state's local entities that recently received a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to make local recreational improvements. Through DCA's Local Recreation Improvement Grants (LRIG), the ...
Bedminster, NJ — Spring migration is underway in New Jersey, and the Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) is inviting the public to take part in its annual Bird-a-Thon Week, running Monday, April 27 through Saturday, May 2.The event will track and record as many bird species as possible across the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Detectives from the Springfield Police Department on April 9 received a report of a customer failing to pay for services at a Morris Avenue spa. As a result of a follow-up investigation, a 65-year-old Springfield woman was charged with theft of services.On April 6, in an ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The 2026 Hightstown High School girls golf program is truly impressive-and not just because of their accomplishments on various courses. They are outstanding where it really counts, which is in the realm of academics.Leading the way for the Rams this spring season are four senior ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — While springtime brings beautiful weather and flowers, it also means the busy season has started for animal welfare organizations — like Bordentown City Cats (BCC). "Kitten season" starts in the spring, and BCC has already received numerous reports of mother cats and their ...
Bridgewater, NJ— Families looking to plan ahead for summer now have a range of options as enrollment opens for summer camps offered by the Somerset County Park Commission.With programs designed for children and teens ages 6 to 18, the camps combine outdoor adventure, hands-on learning and ...