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May 10, 2026

PISCATAWAY, NJ — What started as a simple summer project making custom cards and envelopes has grown into a community-driven mission led by a 10-year-old Piscataway student determined to prove that children can make a meaningful difference.Fifth-grader Joey Salles, a student at Arbor Intermediate ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Fire Department is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner next Saturday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 411 Hamilton Ave., with all proceeds benefiting the department.The event is open to the entire community and offers both sit-down and takeaway ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield’s Department of Public Works has saved approximately $6,000 by printing its annual service brochure in‑house rather than mailing it, DPW head Robert Boettcher told the Township Committee on April 28.“Due to the increasing cost for printing and postage, we decided to ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — What started as a simple summer project making custom cards and envelopes has grown into a community-driven mission led by a 10-year-old Piscataway student determined to prove that children can make a meaningful difference.Fifth-grader Joey Salles, a student at Arbor Intermediate ...

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GERMANTOWN—Master Gardener Diane VanKempen speaks at the next meeting of the Germantown Garden Club at the at the Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Road, Tuesday, May 12 at noon.Active in the Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association and Bee Friendly Williamstown, Ms.

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UPDATE: The Roundtable has been rescheduled due to scheduling conflicts.MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Veterans from around Mercer County are invited to participate in the Military and Veterans Mental Health Roundtable Discussion with colleagues from the Armed Services. The roundtable is being promoted as a ...

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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who shape lives with love, strength, patience, guidance, and compassion. While the day is often centered around traditional motherhood, it is also important to recognize that “mothering” comes in many forms — and every story deserves to be ...

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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who shape lives with love, strength, patience, guidance, and compassion. While the day is often centered around traditional motherhood, it is also important to recognize that “mothering” comes in many forms — and every story deserves to be ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak released a statement Saturday afternoon following the shelter in place incident that began around 8 p.m. May 7 and was resolved successfully May 9 at about 6 a.m.The area of Hill Lane was under a shelter in place for more than 24 hours ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak released a statement Saturday afternoon following the shelter in place incident that began around 8 p.m. May 7 and was resolved successfully May 9 at about 6 a.m.The area of Hill Lane was under a shelter in place for more than 24 hours ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ — Residents will have the opportunity to learn what happens after a 9-1-1 medical emergency call during a special community presentation hosted by Bernards Township on Monday, May 11.The free program, titled “After 9-1-1: Emergency Medical Response in Bernards Township,” will ...

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Somerville, NJ — The Ridge High School girls lacrosse team used a dominant second-quarter surge to pull away from Somerville on Thursday evening, defeating the Pioneers 16-10 on the road to improve to 10-2 on the season.After leading just 3-1 at the end of the first quarter, Ridge erupted for nine ...

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 BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Bridgewater man was arrested early Saturday morning following a 34-hour standoff on Hill Lane, according to a report from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.Eric J. Thorogood, 25, was charged with second degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, third degree ...

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 BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Bridgewater man was arrested early Saturday morning following a 34-hour standoff on Hill Lane, according to a report from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.Eric J. Thorogood, 25, was charged with second degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, third degree ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Borough Council discussed several municipal issues during its May 5 work session, including a road-opening moratorium question, a proposed ban on short-term rentals, recreation staffing updates, enforcement concerns at borough tennis and pickleball courts, and a ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS — Hasbrouck Heights Middle School announced the Honor Roll students for the third marking period of the 2025-26 school year.High Honor Roll 2025-26 Marking Period 3Eighth ...

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ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – David Despaigne hit a grand slam and Andy Victori and Jose Diaz each drove in three runs as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Elmwood Park, 14-6 in a NJIC non-division baseball game on Friday in Elmwood Park. Hasbrouck Heights improves to 5-12, while Elmwood Park is not 6-10.Hasbrouck ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Phase one of the mixed-use residential development project at Westfield Garden State Plaza has begun.Photo credit: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Mill Creek ResidentialComing to the 13-acre area are two mixed-use, five-story mid-rise buildings, which will bring 575 luxury apartment ...

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MADISON, NJ – When Annie Irish scored with 9:41 left in the fourth quarter to slice Chatham's deficit to a single goal, the Cougars were in position to complete a comeback and defend their Morris County Tournament title in the final vs. Morristown.Surprisingly, there would be no more scoring by ...

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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who shape lives with love, strength, patience, guidance, and compassion. While the day is often centered around traditional motherhood, it is also important to recognize that “mothering” comes in many forms — and every story deserves to be ...

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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who shape lives with love, strength, patience, guidance, and compassion. While the day is often centered around traditional motherhood, it is also important to recognize that “mothering” comes in many forms — and every story deserves to be ...

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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who shape lives with love, strength, patience, guidance, and compassion. While the day is often centered around traditional motherhood, it is also important to recognize that “mothering” comes in many forms — and every story deserves to be ...

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CLARK, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys lacrosse team made history in making the Union County tournament final for the first time ever on Saturday, when they took on perennial power Summit at Clark's A.L. Johnson High School for the title. The Raiders came out firing on all cylinders, and took a ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield’s long‑planned shared salt dome facility with Millburn is officially underway, with surveying and site preparation now in progress. Administrator John Bussiculo updated the Springfield Township Committee on April 28, explaining that the project has moved into its first ...

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ANDOVER, NJ – After three standing room only meetings, the Andover Mayor Thomas  Walsh and Deputy Mayor Krista Gilchrist announced the township committee will reverse course on data centers. In a recorded message posted to Facebook around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, Walsh and Gilchrist made statements ...

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ANDOVER, NJ – After three standing room only meetings, the Andover Mayor Thomas  Walsh and Deputy Mayor Krista Gilchrist announced the township committee will reverse course on data centers. In a recorded message posted to Facebook around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, Walsh and Gilchrist made statements ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: Families, township officials, and community leaders gathered Friday to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the brand-new inclusive playground at Cross Farm Park, marking the successful completion to creating a recreational space designed for children of all abilities.Holmdel Mayor ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – When West Morris scored the first two goals of the game in the Morris County Tournament boys lacrosse semifinal on Saturday, the No. 15-ranked Wolfpack appeared ready to test the No. 2-seeded and ninth-ranked Chatham team.Unfortunately for West Morris, it represented the last team ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- Randolph Softball has made history this season, with a record-breaking six seniors committing to play at the collegiate level next year. This group of Rams has shown determination throughout their high school careers, preparing them well for the next four years on the field.The ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph Speech & Debate team wrapped up its 2025-26 season in late March with an astounding 55 wins, an outstanding accomplishment, especially for a team that welcomed many new faces including several freshmen. “I am very proud of our 2025-26 Speech & Debate season,” head ...

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