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By DR. WILLIAM HOLLAND
March 23, 2026
As days pass, we can complain about time flying or rejoice in our blessings. I never thought much about retirement when I was younger, but as the saying goes, it’s never too late to be what you might have been. Had anyone told me I’d be a schoolteacher later in life, I would have been surprised.
EAST GREENBUSH – The $1.9 million change order resolution to pay for additional costs to Hudson Valley Community College’s (HVCC) Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC) approved earlier this month by the Rensselaer County Legislature, has been vetoed by County Executive Steve McLaughlin. The ...
Picture this: You’ve worked all your life in your chosen profession and are getting tired of the rat race. You’re 62 years old and comforted to know that you are now eligible to collect Social Security. You will get a retirement pension from your career, and you have some money in your “nest egg” ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Get ready for one of the most memorable nights in a teenager's life by shopping at the 4th Annual Prom Boutique cultivated at Mercer High School. The students have worked with the team from the Mercer County School for Special Services District to create a shopping experience ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — “Spill the tea” at a special event at the Mount Laurel Library this week. The Library will be hosting Open Mic Night on Wednesday, March 25 from 6PM to 7:30PM. Join the Library for an evening of spoken word, poetry, storytelling, comedy, performance and song. Those participating ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Hub City will be the center of many events as Middlesex County commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.In a region where influential people, places and pivotal moments shaped America’s fight for independence, the county is inviting residents and visitors to ...
MOUNT HOLLY – The Burlington County Commissioners have amended the County’s Farmland Preservation rules so that towns will no longer have to contribute a cost share for most preservation deals.The change was approved by the Commissioners in Febuary and will spare most municipalities the expense of ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — A Plainfield teenager who was reported missing at 8:30pm on Sunday evening was found late Monday morning.Plainfield Police announced the search for the 16-year-old via Nixle alert at 9:41am on Monday morning before announcing that she was located shortly after noon on Monday, at ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — Four players from the West Essex girls basketball team have been cited by the Super Essex Conference on its American Division teams.Jordan Salisbury of West Essex was selected to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches. Salisbury, a sophomore forward, averaged 12.7 ...
The talent, experience and willingness to continually improve is vast for the Bloomfield High School track and field teams (girls and boys teams) this spring season.“The boys team is looking to capture their fifth consecutive Super Essex Conference (SEC) and Divisional Championship,’’ Bloomfield ...
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Basking Ridge, NJ — Music lovers in the area will have the chance to experience an afternoon of high-level vocal performance as the A Cappella Jamboree comes to Basking Ridge this spring.The concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 2 p.m. at St. Mark’s Church, where audiences will be ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Chargers-Bears-Rams high school ice hockey team took the ice for the first time ever on December 9, 2022, at the ProSkate Ice Arena in Monmouth Junction. On Sunday, the program, which completed its fourth season in December, played its inaugural alumni game at its new home ...
ROSELLE/FORDS, NJ — Roselle Police Chief Helder Freire took part in the New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association's “Meet the Chiefs Night.”The event, which took place in Fords on March 19, brought together law enforcement officials from all around the state."It was truly an ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The 2026 Monmouth County spring online auction of surplus equipment will take place from Saturday, April 18, through Tuesday, April 21.“Through USGovBid.com, people will be able to bid on vehicles, equipment, and dozens of other available items,” Commissioner Director Tom Arnone ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – A local man is in custody following a high-speed pursuit that began on Route 9 earlier this week. James Reilly, 65, of Manahawkin, faces serious charges after allegedly fleeing from police during a routine traffic stop.The incident unfolded on March 18, 2026, when patrol ...
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano Beach city commissioners meet tomorrow (Tuesday, March 24) to consider a proposal that could fundamentally reshape city governance by extending the terms of district commissioners while simultaneously imposing strict new limits on how long they can serve. The second public ...
This Friday!Our Thrift Shop volunteers are putting on a FASHION SHOW to benefit Nutley Family Service Bureau!Your friends and family will be modeling thrift shop fashions and fierce fits.Doors open at 6 pm for some pre-show shopping and snacking.Purchase your tickets in store or online ...
WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township School District recently celebrated Read Across America with a week full of themed activities, guest readers, and literacy events that brought the entire community together.Throughout the week of March 2, each school created themes that encouraged students to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — It is not every high school that can pull off a musical about a dystopian society where citizens must pay to use the bathroom — and make it one of the most memorable productions of the season. But that is exactly what Governor Livingston High School's Hilltop Players ...
PATERSON, NJ - After 367 days in immigration detention, Leqaa Kordia returned home Sunday to Paterson, where she reunited with her family and community, describing what she called “a long year and tough year,” and vowing to continue advocating for others still detained.“It’s been a long year, ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – The Burlington County Health Department is distributing free radon test kits to county homeowners to check their homes for the radioactive gas.Around 100 kits are available as part of a partnership between Burlington County and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Police Athletic League (PAL) is looking for your soccer players who want to be a part of the annual travel soccer team. Teams are available for players in Grade 2 up to Grade 9. New and existing players are required to register for tryouts by CLICKING HERE.The ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office (BCPO) is accepting applications for the position of Keyboarding Clerk 1, the Office announced this week. The position is a clerical staff member who coordinates with a supervisor to perform routine clerical work including processing ...
TROY--In honor of Read Across America Day, Questar III BOCES District Superintendent Gladys I. Cruz (pictured center) visited Mrs. Down’s class at George Washington School in Troy to read “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss, helping kick off the school’s month-long Read Across America celebration.
FAIR LAWN, NJ — HeART Haus hosted its inaugural HeART Gallery Night, an experiential evening of arts and wellness.Attendees were surrounded by visual art provided by 10 local artists, four of whom created art live with various styles including mixed media and even photography. Live jazz added ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department announced an emergency road closure for Monday, March 23.The announcement stated:“Madison Hill Road will be closed to all traffic from Raritan Road to Rainbow for Road Work. Detour will be from Raritan Road to Walter Drive around to Rainbow. Follow officer ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Monday's rainy start may impact the sidewalk construction project scheduled to begin on March 23 in the township at the Taylor Road-Raymond Road-Gabriella Court intersection. Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The work is expected to take about five days to complete, weather ...
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey released the following statement on behalf of Jennifer M. Howard, MD, MPH, FACOG, President of the League of Women Voters of New Jersey: "The League of Women Voters of the Morris Area, the League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area, the League of Women ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Mayor and Council is set for a busy Monday night meeting, with the 2026 municipal budget, redevelopment matters tied to Giralda Farms, and funding for PFAS treatment equipment among the major items on the agenda.The March 23 regular meeting will begin with a closed session ...