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By CHIP ARMONAITIS
March 31, 2026
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ –Hasbrouck Heights honored the late Rosiaro “Russell” Lipari, a former Council Member, at the March 24th meeting of the Mayor and Council. In addition to honoring him with a proclamation at the meeting, members of the Council, Mayor Ron Kistner and members of the community ...
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 ...
HAZLET, NJ: The Farmer's Market 2026 new season under the management of Hazlet Recreation, is kicking of soon. The team is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community space and providing a consistent, high-quality experience for both our local vendors and our neighbors.Whether you are a longtime ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – No joke, April 1st is the opening of the Wood-Ridge girls flag football season. Unlike the past three seasons, this year is the first year that is an official sport recognized by the NJSIAA and NJIC. Coming off a disappointing 3-3 season a year, Wood-Ridge returns an experienced ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Organizers of the Sea.Hear.Now Festival announced the full 2026 lineup today, confirming that the popular beachfront event will return to Asbury Park on September 19 and 20 with another high-profile mix of artists and experiences.Leading this year’s bill will be Mumford & Sons ...
HAZLET, NJ: Residents may renew 2026 Dog/Cat Licenses at the second-floor Municipal Clerk's Office weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by mail.Licenses must be renewed no later than March 31, 2026 or a late fee of $5 fine per license will apply on April 1 2026. (This fee does ...
The Friends of the Hazlet Township Public Library are pleased to announce the upcoming Spring Book Sale. This community event offers an extensive collection of pre-owned items at exceptional values, with all proceeds directly benefiting library programs and services.Event Schedule and ...
NEW JERSEY: In response to a growing number of serious and fatal crashes involving electric bicycles, the State of New Jersey has enacted a comprehensive new law regulating e-bike use. The legislation, now in effect, applies to all classes of e-bikes, including pedal-assist, throttle-operated, and ...
Lynn Ogbourne | 1A North Ward | "Your Voice, Our Future"Lynn Ogbourne is running a grassroots campaign — knocking on doors, meeting residents face to face, and taking note of what she hears."Speaking with the residents, they have been very receptive," she said. "Just ready for change."Her slogan is ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Residents and local businesses are invited to come together in support of children in foster care as Village Foster Inc. hosts a special Open House on April 25th for its Foster Closet of Holmdel. Scroll⬇️⬇️⬇️below article for flyer. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to easing the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham pitchers got in and out of trouble for most of the contest, but Morristown put the baseball game out of reach when shortstop Quinn Barron belted a grand slam with two outs in the sixth inning of the 9-0 win Monday at CHS.Barron, the No. 9 hitter in the Morristown lineup, drove ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: The United States’ 250th birthday, known as the Semiquincentennial, marks a historic milestone celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In 2026, communities across the country will honor this anniversary with events that reflect on the nation’s ...
HAZLET, NJ — The Raritan High School baseball team opens its season on Tuesday at home against Middletown North.Senior left-hander Will Meehan, a Division 1 Boston College commit, will head the Rockets' pitching staff after a spectacular junior season in which he posted a 1.21 earned-run average ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood teams turned in a strong week across multiple sports, as the spring season begins.BaseballBaseball: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Defeats Union, 9-3, in Home OpenerBoys LacrosseScotch Plains-Fanwood Defeats Cranford, 14-6, in Season Opener, Retains Coles ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – It’s not every day a freshman makes this kind of impact, but Vincent Farrugia is already proving that leadership has no age requirement.A starting third baseman for the freshman baseball team at St. John Vianney High School, Farrugia recently led a successful Heart Healthy Food Drive ...
COLONIA, NJ — Middletown North opened its softball season with an 8-3 victory over Colonia on Monday.Middletown North scored in every inning but the fourth, but didn't score more than two runs in any inning.Aubrey Borchers went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs batted in and two runs scored, and ...
Princeton, NJ – What better way to escape than to visit the neighborhood movie house. The Garden Theatre has two upcoming events this week that might just transport you to another place and time and engage your mind as well as your visual senses.On Wednesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m., in one of its ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown South girls lacrosse team opened its season with an 18-5 victory over Wall on Monday.Ashley Penn scored six goals for Middletown South, which had a 12-2 lead at the half after outscoring Wall, 8-1, in the second quarter.Hayley Jamison finished with five goals for the ...
Peaceful Pines offers a welcoming home environment, as seen in the photo above. MONMOUTH COUNTY: As communities across the country celebrate both Women's History and International Women's Month, the story of two local entrepreneurs stands out as a powerful example of leadership, compassion, and ...
RED BANK, NJ — David Perrotti scored five goals to lead Holmdel to a 13-1 boys lacrosse victory over Red Bank Catholic on Monday.Finnegan Buchan scored two goals and passed for four assists for Holmdel, which outscored RBC, 5-0, in the second quarter to take a 9-1 lead at the half.Jack Cannon ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield’s annual Bunny Hop took place on Saturday, March 28, bringing together approximately 600 children and their families for a fun-filled day at Putnam Park.Children of all ages eagerly “hopped” around the park, stopping at tables hosted by local committees and ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ – The Chatham softball team scored five runs in the second inning, but that was it for the game as Parsippany Hills came back to post a 9-5 season-opening win on Monday.Senior outfielder Clare Shanley had a base hit, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base for Chatham, which ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The remains of a World War II sailor from Plainfield who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp have been laid to rest in a grave with his mother at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains more than 80 years after his death and 75 years after hers.John Judson Campbell, who served 17 ...
CARTERET, NJ – The Carteret baseball team opened its season with a 4-3 victory over East Brunswick Magnet on Monday.Junior left-hander Luis Hernandez pitched a complete game for the Ramblers, striking out eight batters and walking three in seven innings. He allowed two earned runs.Miles Ferreiras ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys lacrosse team opened their 2026 season with split results, dropping their first game but rebounding to win their second. In the opener, they traveled North to face Pope John and came home on the short end of a one-goal game – falling by the score of 12-11. Pope John ...
🔥🍽️ VIOLANTE’S DINNER SPECIALS – THIS WEEK 🍽️🔥March 31st – April 3rdNo cooking. No stress. Just show up hungry. 👇🍗 TUESDAY👉 Doctor’s Orders: Marry Me Chicken Risotto👉 Orecchiette Sausage & BroccoliCreamy, comforting, and simple Italian done right.🍗 WEDNESDAY👉 Sesame Chicken Mac Bowl👉 Hearty ...
🥪🔥 VIOLANTE’S LUNCH SPECIALS – THIS WEEK 🔥🥪March 31st – April 3rdNo boring lunches here… 👇🌮 TUESDAY👉 Chicken Quesadilla w/ Fries👉 Salisbury Steak w/ Mashed PotatoesComfort food that hits right in the middle of your day.🌯 WEDNESDAY👉 Chicken Fajita over Rice👉 Italian Hot DogBold, loaded, and anything ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Save the date: Gia Dance Studio “Dance Around The World” recital is Sunday June 28, 2026. Stay tuned for more details.
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls Council is seeking up to $250,000 in grant funding to complete improvements at Louis Street Park. The township has applied for the 2026 Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Park Development Grant.If awarded, the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Randolph Boys volleyball took a straight-set decision over Morristown back on Wednesday, March 25, taking the sets by scores of 25-17, 25-16.Randolph improved to 2-0 with that win, and has now upped their record to 4-0. Morristown stayed within reach in the opening set before ...