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By TAPINTO HILLSIDE STAFF
June 1, 2026
HILLSIDE, NJ — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the June 2 primary. How and where to voteYou can vote on Tuesday, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here to search for your polling place.Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day to be counted. You can drop your ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley kicked off Pride Month early with the formal Pride flag raising at Grace Church on Highfield Lane on Sunday, May 31. Pride Month begins June 1 and continues for the entire month.Fr. Asa Coulson told TAPinto Nutley, "On this Trinity Sunday, the Eve of Pride Month, Grace Episcopal ...
NEW JERSEY - Garden State residents aren't strangers to traffic, whether it's a morning commute up Route 18 North or heading to and from work along Route 287 or driving on the Turnpike or Parkway in either direction. It doesn't matter what part of the state either. North, Central or South Jersey, ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Town of Newton celebrated Memorial Day a little differently this year, without the annual parade. A special ceremony to honor the fallen was still held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 25 at Memory Park.The ceremony was put together by Newton’s Deputy Mayor, Sandra Diglio and the Greater ...
READINGTON, NJ - Primary elections are being held June 2, with local municipal races only in Readington for the Republican nomination.There will be two open spots on council this year, and four people are running for the Republican nomination. Lisa Routel and Jon Kowal are running for the ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — West Boca Raton’s Tri-County Animal Rescue is now accepting applications for the adoption of some of the 50 chihuahuas it recently rescued from a Tennessee hoarding situation.The shelter is reviewing those applications, but it is not yet scheduling individual meet-and-greets ...
PERTH AMBOY– The numbers provided by the city tell a compelling story: Since the 1980s, Perth Amboy has seen a remarkable drop in crime.For example, in 1987, there were 531 burglaries reported. Last year, there were 45 cases reported.The same trends were evident in motor vehicle thefts.
RAHWAY, NJ — Stop by the Rahway Public Library this Wednesday, June 3, at 6 p.m., to support the Rahway High School Jazz Band.The Rahway Public Library is located at 2 City Hall Plaza.Come see the Rahway High School Jazz Band as it showcases Rahway's very own musical talents
PARAMUS, NJ — Girls in grades 3-8 and 9-12 are invited to participate in Paramus Recreation's Summer Volleyball Camps!Information (Grades 3-8): In a fun, positive and supportive environment, young athletes will learn the fundamentals of the game, progress towards more advanced concepts and be ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park Board of Education approved its $29.1 million budget for the 2026-27 school year in April, adopting a spending plan that includes a 3.75% increase in the tax levy while preserving classroom programs and staffing despite rising costs and declining state aid.The ...
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services’ Division on Aging are continuing the distribution of Senior Farmers Market vouchers with new dates in June. Eligible seniors ages 60 and over are invited to visit designated locations to obtain ...
TRENTON, NJ – A Sparta man has been found guilty of fraud related to $2.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program or PPP and Economic Injury Disaster Loans or EIDL funds.On May 28, Nikenson Jean Mathurin, aka Nik Mathurin, aka Jean Mathurin 46-year-old Sparta resident, was found guilty of three ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has a four-prong plan to better regulate New Jersey’s growing number of “data centers,” saying they should pay “their fair share” for utilities and contribute more to communities where they do business.In Summit, the Common Council is expected to discuss the issue ...
SPARTA, NJ – A Sparta family with two young children are getting support from the community for medical bills after an extraordinary journey. Husband and dad, Scott Feely, found himself fighting for his life after, what doctors called “a perfect storm,” of the flu, a sinus infection and COVID. The ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - For the first time since 2010, three members of the track and field team have qualified for the Meet of Champions.“We typically get one, maybe two athletes to qualify,” said coach Adam Pyle.Qualifying was junior Meera Buddhikot, in the long jump, with a mark of 17 feet and 4.5 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of June 1 - June 5. Related Articles:Kenilworth Public Library June 2026 Children's Events Have a news tip, feedback or story idea? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net.TAPinto Kenilworth is ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood teams continued their postseason last week:BaseballWednesday: Baseball: Scotch Plains-Fanwood's Season Ends with an 8-5 Loss to Woodbridge in the Sectional TournamentSoftballTuesday - Softball: With Mercy-Shortened Perfect Game, Scotch ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — A contest for Bordentown students is returning to coincide with one of the year’s most popular events. The Bordentown Township Environmental Commission is once again hosting its Student Art Contest at the Bordentown Green Fair, taking place on June 13 at the Carslake Community ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill stopped by The Chapped Cheese in Hackensack to launch the Welcome World Rewards Program, which kicks off June 1.Standing alongside Assemblywoman Ellen Park on Main Street May 26, Sherrill made the announcement during Small Business Month to emphasize support ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ –The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) has secured a grant worth $14,570.75 through federal and state agencies to purchase new police body armor. According to the announcement by East Windsor Township, the annual funding will be used to offset the local government's ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — As conversations surrounding teen mental health continue to grow nationwide, the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) is taking a proactive lead in supporting student wellness across the region. BCIT is proud to announce its inaugural Teen Mental Health Summit, a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Girls across Middlesex County will have an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of one of the nation's fastest-growing sports at a free flag football introductory clinic hosted by the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center on Friday, June 5 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.The clinic is open ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough of New Providence, in partnership with Colliers Engineering & Design, invites residents to attend a comprehensive public discussion regarding Borough-wide stormwater management initiatives on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Municipal ...
GREENVILLE — The Greenville Central School District announced the Top 10 seniors from the graduating Class of 2026. These seniors earned their spot at the top of the class by maintaining the highest cumulative grade point averages throughout their high school careers. 1. Julia ReinhardJulia ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Central School District Art Department showcased the creativity and dedication of student artists from both the high school and middle school during the district’s annual art exhibit, with hundreds of works filling the lobbies of each school.The high school ...
Dear Rusty: I will be 62 in two years. I plan on signing up for SS at age 62, but I have heard there are details that are important when signing up. When it comes time, I want to make sure I do everything right. Can you help me understand? Signed: Claiming SoonDear Claiming Soon: Deciding when to ...
For those who have visited a nursing home or a medical care facility, you know what I mean when I refer to these places as difficult and uncomfortable. The sights and sounds are difficult for our emotions to process, which explains why many would rather avoid them altogether. I’ve heard people say ...
For those who have visited a nursing home or a medical care facility, you know what I mean when I refer to these places as difficult and uncomfortable. The sights and sounds are difficult for our emotions to process, which explains why many would rather avoid them altogether. I’ve heard people say ...
Dear Rusty: I will be 62 in two years. I plan on signing up for SS at age 62, but I have heard there are details that are important when signing up. When it comes time, I want to make sure I do everything right. Can you help me understand? Signed: Claiming SoonDear Claiming Soon: Deciding when to ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The game of Hacky Sack is back. The game, featuring a small bag that players keep in the air with their feet and other parts of their body, was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s. It has now made a comeback among Chatham High students, offering a simple way for teenagers to take a ...