News
By E. SCOTT WINGERTER
April 2, 2026
RED BANK, NJ: Now in its third year, Project Citizen Gardener — the grassroots initiative co‑founded in 2023 by Garden Manager Gabbie Tanella and Lunch Break Advisory Board Member Bonnie Featherstone‑Johnson — harvested an extraordinary 32,500 pounds of fresh produce for local families in ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - A stretch of Taft Avenue in Woodland Park is set to be resurfaced as part of a $450,000 borough improvement project that will also include sidewalk upgrades, drainage work and new ADA-compliant curb ramps.The project covers Taft Avenue from Maple Avenue to Garden Avenue and is ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Viewers gathered on the beach Wednesday to watch the launch of Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Artemis mission to orbit the moon.The rocket launched at 6:35 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center, sending astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency ...
PATERSON, NJ - School 2 opened Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month with an Autism Acceptance Flag Raising Ceremony on April 1, bringing together students, staff and families in a public show of support and inclusion.The event highlighted the school’s broader effort to create an environment where ...
ROXBURY, NJ - An online fundraiser has been created to help Stephen Wallace, a man whose Succasunna home was destroyed this week by a fire.The GoFundMe page, available here, was launched by Shannon Duque shortly after the April 1 fire. She set a goal of $9,000; the page exceeded $7,000 in donations ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Families across the borough will have the opportunity to connect with educators and prepare for the upcoming school year as Roselle Public Schools hosts its Spring Open House events throughout April.The district’s annual open house series invites parents and guardians to visit their ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Borough officials marked the start of Autism Acceptance Month on April 1 with a flag raising, blue lights along McBride Avenue and a proclamation recognizing individuals with autism and the families who support them.Mayor Tracy Kallert said the borough’s annual observance is ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — What began late last year as a long-awaited vision for Divine Park is now becoming reality.After securing a major state grant under Jake’s Law in December 2025, Spring Lake has officially begun work on the transformation of its aging playground into a fully inclusive space—one ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education approved Phase 3 of the district’s long-planned school reorganization Wednesday night, advancing a sweeping set of changes that will reshape school configurations, reassign students and discontinue several programs beginning in the 2026–27 school ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison PBA is marking Autism Acceptance Month with a new fundraiser aimed at supporting a local organization making a difference for families in the community.Madison NJ PBA 92 announced it is selling Autism Awareness patches for $10 each, with all proceeds going directly to ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Mercy House in Elizabeth distributed over 150 gift baskets and bags to families in need during its annual Easter Giveaway on April 1.Each family received a colorful basket or bag filled with treats, toys, and other items. Several raffle winners took home larger Easter baskets ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff's Department will be hosting its annual Junior Police Academy for the County's youth, Sheriff James Kostoplis announced The Junior Police Academy Class #80 is being held on Saturday, April 25 from 9AM to 2PM at the Burlington County Emergency Services ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Have you ever wondered about the inspiration for some of your favorite books or the next project from a beloved novelist or nonfiction author?The Burlington County Library System (BCLS) is giving library cardholders insider access to dozens of acclaimed writers through its new ...
RED BANK, NJ: Empower U Autism Services opened its doors to families and community members on Friday during an Open House at its newly launched Empower U ABA Center, located on the 3rd floor of The Noglows Building at 65 Monmouth Street. The event offered a firsthand look at Red Bank’s newest ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Residents of Cedar Grove will have the opportunity to connect directly with local leadership at an upcoming “Meet the Mayor” event later this month.The session is scheduled for Monday, April 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the conference room on the second ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Good Friday, observed during Holy Week ahead of Easter Sunday, is recognized by many public agencies as a holiday, prompting office closures across the region. Municipal offices in Madison, along with New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission locations, the Morris County Library and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Good Friday, observed during Holy Week ahead of Easter Sunday, is recognized by many public agencies as a holiday, prompting office closures across the region. Municipal offices in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains, along with New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank’s Division of Parks and Recreation is bringing back its Buddy Ball program this spring, offering children with special needs a welcoming space to play, move, and build friendships. The weekly open‑gym sessions run Mondays from March 9 through June 15, at the Red Bank Primary ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank is getting ready to fire up the ovens for the 2nd Annual Red Bank Pizza Fest, a town‑wide pizza crawl that turns downtown into a slice‑by‑slice adventure. Guests can sample signature pies, creative specials, and award‑winning favorites from some of Red Bank’s top pizzerias — ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Borough officials this week introduced a $25.25 million municipal budget for 2026 that would raise Woodland Park’s municipal tax levy to $18.8 million, up about $1.56 million, or 9%, from last year.For the average homeowner, that would mean about $350 more annually, or roughly ...
STAFFORD TWP, NJ — The Southern Regional School District is preparing for a significant transition in its front office as long-time Athletic Director Chuck Donohue Jr. officially announced his resignation. The news marks the conclusion of a tenure defined by competitive excellence and a culture of ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that improve the school and community, the Hillside High School Student Council has been recognized as a 2026 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC)."The student ...
STAFFORD TWP, NJ — The Southern Regional School District is preparing for a significant transition in its front office as long-time Athletic Director Chuck Donohue Jr. officially announced his resignation. The news marks the conclusion of a tenure defined by competitive excellence and a culture of ...
CASTLETON–Career and technical education (CTE) students from Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School (Troy) and Donald R. Kline Technical School (Hudson) competed at the SkillsUSA Area III Regional Competition on March 18. Sweeping the First Aid/CPR and Cosmetology Senior categories, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents, business owners and community members can now receive the latest local news, events, sports results and government updates delivered directly to their inbox by subscribing to the TAPinto Summit newsletter. TAPinto Summit is a hyperlocal online news platform focused ...
PASSAIC VALLEY - Residents of Passaic Valley can now begin planning their upcoming sports seasons, as 2026 league information has officially been released for the Passaic Valley Sports Leagues.Program offerings include Passaic Valley Youth Softball and Youth Baseball, as well as adult leagues such ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Police Department is participating in the Put the Phone Away or Pay nationwide campaign until April 30. The initiative coincides with Distracted Driving Awareness Month and is aimed at raising awareness among drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick kicked off April with a work session by the South Brunswick Township Council. The April 1 meeting included a closed session. During the Manager's Report, South Brunswick Township Manager Bryan Bidlack reminded residents the South Brunswick Municipal Building ...
HELMETTA, NJ - Helmetta Mayor Chris Slavicek announced a change to garbage collection in the borough due to the upcoming Easter holiday weekend. Garbage collection scheduled for Friday, April 3, has been postponed due to Good Friday. Trash will instead be picked up on Monday, April 6. Helmetta ...
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson High School Indoor Percussion and Winter Guard programs kicked off their competitive season with an outstanding showing at their first competition, held at Central Regional High School in Bayville, New Jersey.Both ensembles delivered impressive performances, ...