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By SPECIAL TO TAPINTO WEST ORANGE
April 22, 2026
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney recently received a message from the Netherlands regarding a West Orange resident who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. Franco and Monique Peters Vaessen shared that they have adopted the grave for perpetual care of former Township ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Bernards Township and the Greater Somerset County YMCA have launched a new Age-Friendly Initiative and are asking residents age 55 and older to share their thoughts through a community survey.The 15-minute survey is designed to help local leaders better understand what is ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A suspect is in custody Tuesday night after a domestic incident at the Sandra Circle Apartments, Mayor Jeremy Berman has announced.Westfield Police, who asked people to remain indoors and/or avoid the area of Sandra Circle/West Court on Tuesday evening at about 6 p.m., announced ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – As the Hightstown Borough Police Department (HPD) prepares to move some of their operations into a newly renovated building in Robbinsville Township, members of the community are wondering how they could be impacted.After almost a year and a half of planning and construction, HPD ...
TABERNACLE, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) will be honoring students who will be entering into the military, as well as alumni veterans, during an upcoming event next month. The 14th Annual Armed Services Ceremony will be taking place on Thursday, May 7 at 7PM at the Seneca ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Planning Board voted unanimously at its April 16 meeting to approve a major subdivision application from Congregation Israel of Springfield, clearing the way for the synagogue to create a small, fenced outdoor play area behind its Mountain Avenue property.The ...
COLONIA, NJ - The Spotswood High School variety softball team traveled to Colonia High School to take on the Patriots on Tuesday. Spotswood went down by three runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Chargers got two back in the top of the third, but Colonia added a run in the bottom of the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School will bring mythology to life this weekend with performances of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.The show will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Bordentown Performing ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The parents of a 6-year-old girl killed in a 2024 car crash caused by a man fleeing police are suing the City of Coral Springs for wrongful death, alleging that one of its police officers, by pursuing the driver, “created or substantially contributed to a foreseeable zone of ...
Bedminster, NJ — Motorcycle riders are being invited to hit the road for a cause this spring as the 23rd annual “Ride for the River” returns with a new format designed to give participants more flexibility.Hosted by the Raritan Headwaters Association, the fundraiser encourages riders to explore ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Five students who live or attend high school in Boca Raton are among about 700 seniors across the country named corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholars on Wednesday.The announcement made on Wednesday by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, marks the first of four ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Each year on April 22, communities across the globe come together to recognize Earth Day—a movement dedicated to protecting our planet and promoting sustainable practices. In Hackettstown, the day serves as a reminder that even small, local actions can have a meaningful impact on ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Sayreville Office of Emergency Management and Sayreville Police Department have shined the spotlight on the dedicated professionals who serve behind the scenes as dispatchers for the Sayreville Police.Often the ...
CAMDEN – After community protest and a student walkout, the Camden City School District on Tuesday eliminated its plan to dissolve three magnet high schools and fold them into Camden High School.Parents, students and community members, attending a lengthy Advisory Board of Education meeting in the ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - “Abi” Miranda, a senior at Bernards High School, was recognized by the school as the “Everyday Hero” for April!Nominees for the monthly Everyday Hero Program are students who have a positive influence on the student body through exemplary qualities. Selected students inspire ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, April 23, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.The council is set to take up several key measures at its upcoming meeting, including updates to sidewalk sign regulations, a ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Department of Public Works will host its third Annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year's event will again be held in the Central Avenue Parking Lot off the Boulevard.There will be over 20 vehicles to explore.
CHATHAM, NJ – It only took 18 seconds for the state-ranked boys lacrosse teams from Chatham and Don Bosco Prep to signal what kind of intense battle it was going to be on Tuesday at Cougar Field.Chatham's Lochlan Mahoney scored 11 seconds into the game off the opening faceoff and Don Bosco then did ...
UNION, N.J. — A Union High School student has been named one of the top 20 finalists nationwide for a prestigious scholarship from the Elks National Foundation, selected from a pool of more than 23,000 applicants.Jacklyn Cassandra, sponsored by Union Elks Lodge No. 1583, advanced through multiple ...
ORADELL, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights won both the girls and boys Group D titles at the Jack Yockers Bergen Relays on Saturday at River Dell High School. The boys won by a team score of 138 to 101 over Bogota. Midland Park was third with 56. The girls won by a score of 127 to 87, with Waldwick in ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Join the talk, Tuesday, April 28, 8:30am. ChamberCast at Bell Works, with the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, will feature fantastic guests who are making positive changes in our local landscape through neurodiversity appreciation and understanding, job training, and ...
SPARTA, NJ – One of Sparta’s most recognizable employees was honored last week during Animal Control Officers’ week. Don Critchlaw has been Sparta’s animal control officer for 25 years. He previously served Jefferson for 10 years in the position.“It’s a great job. Every day is different,” ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta girls golf team beat Jefferson 229 - 268 on Monday on their home course Lake Mohawk Golf Club. Sparta’s results:1st Jocelyn Beach shot 522nd Hannuri Lee shot 573rd Brooke Segar tied at 595th Rebecca Johnson tied at 617th Julianna Bednarz shot a 64Sparta girls’ record moves ...
SPARTA, NJ – The boys golf team beat Parsippany Hills 172-181 on Monday on their home course, Lake Mohawk Golf Club. Sparta results:1st Bennet Coleman shot a 402nd Calvin Kirchner tied with 434th Cody Sutton tied with 446th Sean Collins shot 457th Ryan Grycuk tied with 487th Matt Stittes tied with ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Somerset County has launched its Community Outreach Program, sending trained canvassers door-to-door to connect residents with free services and support.Canvassers can provide information and referrals for:Behavioral health servicesFree food resourcesAging and disability ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
POMPANO BEACH — Residents of Palm Aire are seeking additional support for a class action lawsuit against a developer’s proposal to increase housing density in their neighborhood.Affidavits for Class Action SuitAt a meeting Tuesday night, a number of property owners gathered to sign and notarize ...
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – MJ Parulis went 3-for-3 and scored three runs as Middletown North rolled to a 15-5 baseball victory over Ocean Township on Tuesday.Danny Sigler and Ryan Clark each had two hits and three runs batted in for the Lions (5-4).Derek Thomas had a double and a single with two RBI.
MONTVILLE, NJ - Donning tiaras, ties and tuxes, sixty pampered pooches gathered for an enchanted puppy prom to support the collection of formal dresses and accessories for girls in need. On Friday, April 17, Morris Animal Inn at Montville, the luxury spa and resort for pets, was transformed into an ...