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May 26, 2026

The Battenkill Chorale will present "All American," a choral program celebrating American music and storytelling, with performances on Saturday, June 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 14, at 4 p.m., both at Cambridge United Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Cambridge, N.Y.The program features ...

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WAYNE, NJ - It's time for this month's Wayne History Challenge!  How well do you know your town's history? Get this question right, and you get a chance to win $100 from…Conan Ward — Your Wayne Kingsview Partners Wealth Manager. Here's your Wayne History Challenge question: A single-engine plane ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ – Michael Wewna & Crissi Licata have been named this week’s Athletes of the Week.Mike is a sophomore at David Brearley and has been playing baseball since he was six-years-old. He has been a starter for two years on the varsity team. His best sports memory so far was winning the ...

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MADISON, NJ - The Madison Rotary Club will host a Community Document Shredding Fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, giving residents and businesses a chance to safely dispose of sensitive paperwork while supporting local charitable programs.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Several new restaurants are popping up in Westfield, including a Peruvian place that claims to have “the best chicken in New Jersey,” an Indo-Mex fusion eatery downtown and a brick-and-mortar spot by the owner of Feast Catering. Don Alex opened recently at 231 South Ave. East. The ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Town Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 26, with several ordinances, resolutions and presentations on the agenda.The regular meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.The council is expected to consider two ordinances for adoption. Ordinance O-14-2026 would allow the ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown is beginning work on a new Open Space and Recreation Plan, and town officials are asking residents to help shape the future of local parks and public outdoor spaces.The plan will guide decisions about Morristown’s parks, recreation areas and open spaces over the next ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its 57th Commencement Ceremony at the William G. Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown on Thursday, May 21. The ceremony commemorated the awarding of associate degrees and certificates of achievement ...

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One of the issues that has delayed adoption of the state budget is a $ 5.4-billion-dollar hole in New York City’s budget that Mayor Zoran Mamdani wants filled by state taxpayers. Governor Kathy Hochul has said publicly that that isn’t going to happen. Margaret Thatcher’s quote about socialism ...

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ELECTION 2026To the Editor:Healthcare in New York is becoming increasingly out of reach for too many families, especially in rural communities like those in Columbia and Dutchess Counties. People are struggling with rising insurance premiums, shrinking access to care, shortages of doctors and ...

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MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Morris Township Committee recognized local preservation efforts, approved a series of capital improvement ordinances, and heard extensive public comment regarding gas-powered leaf blowers during its May 20 meeting.Mayor Donna Guariglia opened the meeting by noting that ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Walter Li Kun Duralek, a religious school student at Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains and seventh grader at Green Brook Middle School, is collecting gently used sports equipment for Level the Playing Field.Duralek will become a bar mitzvah in June, and as part of his preparation ...

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RARITAN TOWNSHIP – The spot on Thatcher Hill Road for Hunterdon County’s permanent 9/11 memorial was selected because it provides a window into the past and the opportunity to teach new generations about the day the United States was attacked in 2001, Sheriff Fred Brown said as he described the ...

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EDISON, NJ - Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will begin today in Edison Township and across Middlesex County. Early voting will take place at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, located at 1070 Grove Avenue, until Sunday. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Several new restaurants are popping up in Westfield, including a Peruvian place that claims to have “the best chicken in New Jersey,” an Indo-Mex fusion eatery downtown and a brick-and-mortar spot by the owner of Feast Catering. Don Alex opened recently at 231 South Ave. East. The ...

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UPDATE: The Council voted ‘Yes’ to apply for both grants. The headline has been updated in accordance.HACKENSACK, NJ — City leaders are working to create safer streets for motorists and pedestrians, and are reviewing two possible submissions to the NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for project ...

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Enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment, and all for a great cause! TAPhere or See details below⬇️⬇️ Reserve today or get your tickets at the door. Seating is very comfortable in the Holmdel High School Auditorium/Theatre. This is great entertainment brought local, to benefit pediatric cancer ...

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HUDSON—Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-106th) presented a New York State proclamation at Klocke Estate recognizing May 13 as World Cocktail Day, commemorating the 220th anniversary of the first published definition of the cocktail in nearby Claverack.The proclamation highlights a defining moment in ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ - Scouts, veterans and more marched down Main Street in Flemington May 25 as part of the annual Memorial Day parade to honor veterans and those who gave their lives in service of the country.

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READINGTON, NJ - Despite a slight rain delay, the Readington Township Memorial Day parade went on as planned, honoring those who have given their lives in service to the country.

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RARITAN TWP, NJ - Raritan Township held its annual Memorial Day ceremony in front of the memorial at the municipal building May 25, honoring those who gave their lives in service.

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NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a Memorial Day weekend hunger strike to protest its reportedly deplorable, inhumane conditions.“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions ...

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NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a Memorial Day weekend hunger strike to protest its reportedly deplorable, inhumane conditions.“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - Rain may have canceled Cranford’s 105th Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday morning, but it did not stop residents, veterans, and Gold Star families from gathering inside the Cranford High School auditorium to pay tribute to the township’s fallen service members.“The purpose of the ...

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MADISON, NJ -  Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday May 25 - Friday May 29MONDAY MAY 25 (MEMORIAL DAY)TUESDAY MAY 26NJSIAA Softball- Madison vs Snyder at Madison; 4mWEDNESDAY MAY 27NJSIAA Baseball- Madison vs Shabazz at Madison; 4:30pmTJ Spring Concert- Madison Junior ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ – David Brearley High School and UCVTS recently held their annual proms and TAPinto Kenilworth invites readers to showcase your students’ photos from their special night. Those who are interested in sharing their photos with TAPinto Kenilworth are encouraged to send them to ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday May 25 - Friday May 29MONDAY MAY 25 (MEMORIAL DAY)TUESDAY MAY 26Morris Township Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting; Municipal Building; 2pmNJSIAA Boys Tennis- Morristown vs Bergen County Technical at Bergen Tech; ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick chef, author and educator Maricel Gentile has earned national recognition for her debut cookbook, Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook: A Journey Through Filipino, Cantonese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean Recipes for Every Day.Gentile’s cookbook received the ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Opportunities for young girls in ice hockey have been growing for years, but what about adult women? Some women who may have wanted to learn how to play hockey growing up, but weren't able to because of rink availability or other reasons can lace up the skates and grab a stick ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood Municipal Clerk Melissa Hallerman stated at the May 18 Spotswood Borough Council meeting that there would be three open seats for the borough council for the upcoming general election in November. Terms for current Spotswood Borough Councilman Larry Kraemer, Spotswood ...

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