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By TAPINTO MADISON STAFF
May 18, 2026
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Rotary Club and Pedals for Progress will host a used bike and sewing machine collection on Saturday, May 30.The collection will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 29 Prospect Street in Madison.Organizers are collecting adult and ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone for Somerset County through 11 p.m. Monday. According to the National Weather Service, a Code Orange alert means air pollution concentrations may become ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Regional Hospital has successfully treated its first patient using proton therapy at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, marking a major milestone in cancer care for South Palm Beach County, the hospital announced last week.Doctors said the patient ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg and the Bernardine May American Legion Post 457 invites the community to gather on Monday, May 25, 2026, for a day of remembrance and reflection. While recent logistical changes have shifted the traditional flow of the day, the core mission remains the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would eliminate the use of census-based funding for certain special education aid under New Jersey's school funding law has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate. S-1767, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, was approved by the Senate Education ...
TRENTON, NJ — Recognizing that early intervention is critical when treating sepsis, the Assembly Health Committee on May 11 advanced Bill A1950, known as the “Stop Sepsis Act”, following testimony from individuals who shared stories of their own personal experiences with the condition. The ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's senior residents are invited to mark the coming of a new season at a special event taking place next month. The Township will be hosting a “Summer Solstice” Senior Lunchon on Wednesday, June 17 from 11:30AM to 1PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, located at ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Resident Alexander Kovalenko was awarded a National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) award of $2500, according to a press release.Alexander attends Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and listed a probable career as “materials engineering”.The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Three Morris County municipal leaders who regularly collaborate on countywide and local initiatives were nominated and elected to the top three executive positions within the Morris County League of Municipalities during the organization’s Feb. 18 meeting at Birchwood Manor.The ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ —Christopher Markus has pitted Captain America against the Red Skull in a fight for the Tesseract, teamed Thor with Loki to defend the Nine Realms from the Dark Elves, and has the Avengers and their allies in pitched battle against Thanos and his minions.What this Emmy Award-winning ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Saturday, May 16th, 2026, the Tigers hosted the Monroe Township High School Falcons in the quarter-final of the Greater Middlesex Conference Softball Tournament. The Tigers came out slowly in the first inning and were down 4-0 but were lifted in the bottom of the third ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
SCHOHARIE – Schoharie Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce Hanna Peters as the valedictorian for the Class of 2026. A dedicated scholar, athlete, and performer, Hanna has distinguished herself through exceptional academic achievement, dynamic leadership, and a heartfelt commitment to her school ...
HARTFORD – Public hearings on proposed school budgets in several northern Washington County districts recently concluded without any vocal opposition to the spending plans.Voters in school districts throughout New York are scheduled to go to the polls May 19 to vote on proposed budgets, other ...
EDISON, NJ — An 8,000 gallon fuel tanker burst into flames on I-287 after authorities say it was rear-ended by a Jeep SUV which also exploded, killing its driver.The accident happened shortly before 6 am on Sunday, May 17th along a stretch of I-287 between Edison and Metuchen, according to the NJ ...
WAYNE, NJ — A coordinated aggressive-driving enforcement detail is planned for Friday, May 22, as officers from Passaic and Morris County agencies prepare for the start of Memorial Day weekend traffic.The effort was announced by the Passaic County Aggressive Driver Task Force in a public safety ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Five young men from New Providence Troop 63 have achieved what fewer than 4 percent of all Scouts ever will — the rank of Eagle Scout.Ryan Clausen, Benjamin Dreitlein, Sean Krugar, Davis Stassfurth and Anik Tennekoon were honored Sunday at a Court of Honor ceremony held at ...
WHITEHALL – Candidates seeking one of four available seats on the Whitehall Central School District Board of Education are largely united in their desire to make sure the district is prepared to move into the future while also dealing with current problems – some of which were created by decisions ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek City Commission are clear on one thing: they want to bring back once-weekly recycling. But just how much it will cost and when it can happen is up in the air. That’s because of conflicting deadlines for signing a new contract with the city’s trash hauler, the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Composure Club, a new fitness and wellness concept, recently announced plans to open a state-of-the-art fitness facility at The Courtyard on Spanish River Boulevard in Boca Raton.The lease signing was announced last week, with the facility set to open in late 2026. The ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library curates events for those of all ages!Here's this week's schedule:Monday, Monday 18Cookbook Club1:30-2:30 p.m.Young Adult Book Club3:30-4:15 p.m.Tuesday, May 19Japanese Book Club11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.“Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Club Craft3:30-4:30 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library in Hackensack hosts events for patrons of all ages!Here's this week's schedule:Monday, May 18Homework Helper (K-6)All DayMonthly Activity for KidsAll DaySensory Free Play (Ages 5 & Below)10-11 a.m.Crafternoon (K-6)3:30-4:30 p.m.ESL Conversation ...
CLARK, NJ — Valley Road Elementary School recently held its “Hats On” for the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad (CVES). Teacher Mrs. Lorraine Haney holds the event every year as a fundraiser for the squad. Students are invited to wear a hat to show their support for the CVES. The students can also ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
NUTLEY, NJ - As the community prepares for the unofficial start to summer, get ready for some summer-like temperatures. Will temperature records fall? Nutley being Nutley, we checked with the experts at Accuweather to find out: The week started out mostly sunny and very warm with the temperature ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, honored David Dressel, RN, Med-Surg BC, as its 2026 Magnet Nurse of the Year. The award was presented during the hospital’s annual Nurse Excellence Awards Program held during National Nurses ...
BAYONNE, NJ - After months of resident’s complaints and safety concerns related to travelling along the shopping district on Goldsboro Drive, permanent upgrades are finally on the way. Temporary measures were installed in November.The City of Bayonne is currently seeking proposals for the ...
Linden, NJ - Just before 7:00 p.m. on May 13, 2026, Officers responded to a store on 200 N. Wood Ave on reports of a fight.According to initial reports, Clarissa Pegram, 31, tried to leave with unpaid merchandise following a dispute with employees. A 70-year-old female employee followed her outside ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The Roxbury High School Interact Club’s 11th annual Color Fun Run raised almost $13,000 on Sunday as hundreds of people gathered at Horseshoe Lake Park on a picture-perfect spring day to support four Roxbury families facing cancer battles.Under bright sunshine and unseasonably hot ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There will be a Board of Education regular meeting this Tuesday, May 19, in the Rahway High School Performing Arts Center, located at 1012 Madison Ave.The meeting will be open to the public at 6 p.m. and immediately recessed to private session. It will reopen to the public at 7 p.m.To ...