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By TAPINTO BORDENTOWN STAFF
April 30, 2026
CLARKSBORO, NJ — The FBI Philadelphia Field Office is now accepting applications for its Teen Academies for summer 2026, which give high school students an opportunity to get a look into today’s FBI.Open to rising 9th through 12th grade high school students, the program gives an inside look at some ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Boys Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Montville boys lacrosse team have secured the No. 8 seed in this year's tournament. The Mustangs have a bye in the preliminary round, then host No. 9 seed Mendham in the first round on Monday, May 4 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Planning Board opened its meeting Monday with a discussion on a required master plan re-examination, outlining a timeline to meet a state deadline while setting the stage for a broader planning update.City Planner Joseph Burgess told members the city must complete a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers Class of 2026, assemble!Christopher Markus, a Rutgers alumnus who has sent Thor, Captain America and the other Avengers on a big screen journey to stop Thanos and written other blockbuster films starring Marvel’s most beloved heroes, will be awarded an honorary doctor of ...
NEWARK, NJ - Concerns over the long overdue cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site, one of the most toxic Superfund sites in the country, have intensified following a business transaction in which one company on the hook for polluting the Passaic River transferred certain liabilities and ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for a fun way to kick off May? Head to the May Jazz Café at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex on Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m. On the ticket for May is the NewBruns Brass. This New Brunswick-based seven-piece, New Orleans-style jazz band is a must-see. Their traditional ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville Borough Council at its meeting of Monday, April 27, honored longtime resident and U.S. Navy veteran Ed Jacobs for his service to the nation during one of the most critical moments in modern history—the Cuban Missile Crisis.He was escorted by a color guard and given a ...
TRENTON, NJ —Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed an executive order to address New Jersey’s housing crisis, and her effort got support from ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Jamie Ding, who appeared with the governor and notable lawmakers on Monday.Sherrill’s executive order – her 17th since she took office on Jan.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Board of Education paused its April 23 meeting to recognize the district’s 2025-26 Educators of the Year and Educational Support Professionals of the Year, honoring 24 staff members from across the school district for their service to students, families, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or other memory and neurological conditions is an act of deep love, but it can also become overwhelming over time. At Peaceful Pines Senior & Memory Care, families are often reminded that they do not have to ...
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Spotswood High School golf team took on undefeated Piscataway High School in a Greater Middlesex Conference White Division matchup on Wednesday at the Rossmoor Golf Club. Spotswood was defeated by the Chiefs 200-161. Spotswood's Tyler Jackson tied for second on the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Andrew Bena drove in four runs to lead South Plainfield to a 12-3 baseball victory over Monroe on Tuesday.Bena went 3-for-5 with a double for South Plainfield (8-7), which started fast with three runs in the bottom of the first inning.Senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy pitched ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A popular downtown boutique is once again turning fashion into a force for good as the 4th Annual Blue Dot Fashion Show takes place on Wednesday, April 30, bringing together style, community, and a charitable mission in the heart of the city.Hosted by Destination Asbury Boutique, ...
SPARTA, NJ -It would turn out to be a shortened game on Wednesday when Sparta softball hosted the Boonton Bombers in an NJAC out-of-division matchup. Freshman phenom Megan Smulewicz dominated in the circle and at the plate as the Spartans dominated Boonton 11-1 in five innings.After trailing 1-0 in ...
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School girls lacrosse team is enjoying a successful season and celebrating several individual player milestones.The team is currently 5-0 in its conference and 8-1 overall.Notable individual accomplishments include:Kayla DeReamer reached 100 draw ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Former Councilwoman Teresa Gilbreath died on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was 66.Gilbreath was on the Borough Council for six years. She also served as council president for two years.During her time on council, Gilbreath led the expansion of senior activities and services, ...
STUYVESANT—St. John’s Lutheran Church, 159 County Route 26A, puts on an All Seasons Tag Sale for three days, April 30, May 1 and 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers have an overload of new items covering all seasons. Coffee and various baked goods will be for sale, but sorry, no Lunch this time.
It was a special day at the Granville High School gym on Tuesday as the Golden Horde Unified basketball team hosted Queensbury in an Assembly Game. The students, parents, and staff who were on hand to cheer both teams on were treated to a thrilling game, won by the Spartans on a last-second shot.
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education Enrichment Foundation (EEF) hosted its annual Harlem Wizards fundraising basketball game on April 14 at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, drawing a sold-out crowd for an evening of entertainment, school spirit, and community ...
READING, PA -- Patricia Falar of Union is one of 100 students to present their research at the Higher Education Council of Berks County (HECBC) Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference, held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Alvernia University's PLEX.Sponsored by the HECBC, the conference ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — A powerful student-led initiative rooted in service and compassion made a tangible impact on April 1, as Linden High School students officially donated more than 300 pairs of socks to Community Access Unlimited, a Union County-based nonprofit serving individuals with ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Board of Education formally recognized the dedication and impact of the district’s faculty and staff through a Resolution of Appreciation adopted at a recent meeting.The resolution acknowledged that every member of the East Brunswick Public Schools faculty ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Military Affairs will host an event in Burlington County this weekend that will offer resources, information and more to military service members and their families.Military & Veteran Appreciation Day will be taking place on Saturday, May 2 from ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ – Join the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (BCEC) and the Bordentown City Green Team to improve one of Bordentown City's parks. The BCEC will be hosting its next Garden Work Day on Sunday, May 3 from 10AM to 12PM at Oliver Street Park, located at the end of Oliver ...
Looks like these vines need cutting. Photo contributedVolunteer to chop some invasive vines at Roe Jan ParkCOPAKE—Join with others at the Roeliff Jansen Park, 9140 Route 22, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon, to cut invasive vines that are threatening to kill the park's mature trees. These vines, ...
NORTH CHATHAM--The North Chatham Free Library will host “Storytelling 101,” an experiential workshop led by storyteller, educator, and Moth Story Slam winner Sheela Clary, on May 3 at 3 p.m. at the Trolley Station, 103 Depot Street.In this hands-on session, Ms. Clary will guide participants through ...
PARKLAND, FL – The Broward County Sheriff’s office is investigating an altercation involving five students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which serves parts of Coral Springs.The altercation prompted a swift response from school officials and emergency crews this past Monday, April 27, ...
CAMDEN – Warmer temperatures mean summer is on the way and, with it, the city's annual recreation program for youth.The summer activities include field trips, sports and swim lessons as well as simply hanging out at one of the municipal pools.Parents of children can get them registered now for the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood softball team celebrated the accomplishments of seniors Emily Roof and Katie Massa at a Senior Day ceremony on Monday, April 20, prior to a wild contest vs. New Providence. Members of the Roof and Massa families escorted their players onto the ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Families looking for outdoor fun and hands-on learning opportunities are invited to attend Discovery Day at the Environmental Education Center on Sunday, May 3.The event, hosted by the Somerset County Park Commission, will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is designed to showcase ...