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By BOBBIE PEER
May 6, 2026
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday night regulating the use of low-speed electric bicycles, electric scooters and motorized bicycles — and officials believe it may be the first such municipal ordinance in New Jersey in the wake of the new ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway and Rahway Special Improvement District are pleased to bring together a curated group of local artisans in downtown Rahway on Saturday, May 16, for the East Cherry Street Artisan Market, part of the larger NJ Art & Music Express taking place across Rahway, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
CLARK, NJ — On Saturday, May 2, the Clark Police Juvenile Bureau, supplemented by officers from the Patrol Division and detectives from the Detective Bureau, conducted an e-bike enforcement detail at Clark Commons and other areas of the township. This was the second proactive enforcement detail ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – This week, a student at Bergen County Academies in Hackensack has been recognized by the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) for his academic excellence, strong character and integrity.Edward Lee, a senior approaching graduation, has been named a winner of the 2026 Areté ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ — Spotswood High School Technology teacher Gary Hull offers seniors taking his Honors Special Topics in Computer Science class a unique experience. Students have the opportunity to work on a project of their own choosing for the academic year. Many students typically gravitate toward ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The new ShopRite at Brick Church is scheduled to open on May 27, 2026, according to representatives from Village Super Market who joined Mayor Ted R. Green on his April 29 Town Talk program.Green was joined by Perry Blatt, third-generation family operator of Village Super Market, ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has been awarded $217,300 from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Clean Community Grant. The state recently awarded $25.2 million in grants to counties and municipalities for local litter removal programs. To see the full list of recipients, click ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The township and the state this week forcefully disputed federal claims that a proposed immigration detention facility in a Ledgewood warehouse would have limited local impacts, telling a judge the project needs to immediately be halted.Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco and ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Police Department released its April police blotter, detailing a range of incidents including motor vehicle crashes, arrests, fraud cases, and ongoing investigations.During the month, officers responded to 23 motor vehicle crashes, with seven reported ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – Whippany Park High School baseball won against Elmwood Park High School 14-0 on Tuesday, to make Whippany's record 11-8.The Wildcats scored six runs in the first inning and added two in the second, three in the third, and three in the fourth. Elmwood Park was held to one hit.Carmen ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man was taken into custody last week after authorities linked him to a fraud scheme involving identity theft and unauthorized bank access.Calvin Docilma, 24, was arrested while visiting his probation officer at Florida Department of Corrections offices on Powerline Road.
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will celebrate National Public Gardens Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the museum’s historic garden.The free event will include special presentations, nature scavenger hunts and art activities. The celebration will be held ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison put together one of the offensive performances of the season on Tuesday afternoon in their 17-11 win over Parsippany. The Dodgers put together an offensive clinic against the Redhawks, scoring in every half inning they stepped up to the plate. Madison trailed 5-2 after ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council officially proclaimed May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month at its Tuesday night meeting, but it was a quiet, personal moment from one council member that left the room still.Councilman Bill Machado paused before his remarks to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Residents are invited to honor those who served during the annual Memorial Day observances hosted by the Memorial and Veterans Day Association of Morristown and Morris Township on Monday, May 25.The day’s events will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Avenue, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit boys tennis team kept its perfect season rolling Tuesday with another dominant sweep, shutting out Oratory Prep 5-0 to move to 14-0 on the year and 7-0 in UCC–Watchung play.From the first serve, Summit never let up.Ben Levkov set the tone at first singles, blanking Oratory’s ...
MENDHAM BOROUGH, NJ – As part of the district’s ongoing commitment to student safety and digital citizenship, families were invited to attend a presentation on Thursday, April 23, led by Cyber Safe Schools.The presentation was built on a series of three prior student presentations delivered ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison boys tennis earned a narrow 3-2 victory over Mountain Lakes on Tuesday, May 5.The Dodgers, now 5-6, picked up wins at first singles, second singles and second doubles to secure the match.Bryce Curey battled back at first singles, defeating William Berei 3-6, 6-0, 10-4. Raphael ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison baseball outlasted Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 13-9, on Tuesday, May 5, improving to 9-7-1 on the season.The Dodgers opened with two runs in the first and two more in the second before adding five in the fourth and four in the sixth to stay in front.Pat Layng led Madison’s offense, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown baseball used a 10-run sixth inning to surge past Sparta, 12-5, on Tuesday, May 5.The Colonials, now 8-11, trailed 5-2 after Sparta put together a five-run fourth inning. Morristown responded in decisive fashion, breaking the game open with 10 runs in the top of the ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Confronted with rising costs and limited flexibility under state law, officials in the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District adopted a $91,500,325 budget for the 2026–2027 school year during the board of education’s April 29 meeting, outlining both immediate financial ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A last-ditch set of pleas to save the Academically Independent program in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District looks to have been for naught. The program will apparently be sunset later this year, following the passage of the 2026–2027 school district budget at the ...
BINGHAMTON—New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are encouraging customers who may need extra support to explore financial assistance programs available at this time as winter heating protections conclude. Customers who need help with unpaid bills are ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
SUMMIT, NJ — A new round of temporary dog park pop-ups has landed on the Village Green across from the post office, kicking off the City’s latest push to test where a future permanent dog park might best fit.The fenced-in space, now open, will shift to Memorial Field next as officials rotate ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison put together one of the offensive performances of the season on Tuesday afternoon in their 17-11 win over Parsippany. The Dodgers put together an offensive clinic against the Redhawks, scoring in every half inning they stepped up to the plate. Madison trailed 5-2 after ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Westfield boys track team had solid performances at the Union County Championships (Watchung Division) at Governor Livingston High School April 30-May 1.The Blue Devils finished third in the division with 112 points. Union Catholic (134) took the top spot with Elizabeth ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Erinn Johnson of the North Plainfield School District has been selected as a 2026 Institute for Teachers of Color (ITOC) Fellow. ITOC is a nationally recognized, ongoing professional development fellowship designed to support the well-being, racial literacy, and racial ...