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By TAPINTO BASKING RIDGE STAFF
March 20, 2026
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Committee has taken steps to secure federal funding that would support critical stormwater planning and environmental compliance efforts across the township.At a recent meeting, officials approved a resolution to apply for $250,000 in federal funding ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Residents across Somerset County, particularly in and around Bedminster, may notice increased law enforcement activity next week as federal and local agencies conduct scheduled training exercises. The U.S. Secret Service, in coordination with local law enforcement, will hold ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Board of Education has announced a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with a primary focus on the district’s upcoming budget.According to the official notice issued on March 19, the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in open session and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Health Department and the Center for Modern Dance have come together to present residents with an engaging lifestyle program. Open to neighbors 11 and up, the Thrive Thursdays Free Wellness Workshops will be held at the Hackensack Civic Center at 6 p.m., starting ...
MADISON, N.J. — The Madison Area YMCA is celebrating more than a perfect score this Women’s History Month, highlighting a young gymnast’s comeback story as an example of resilience, confidence and personal growth.The YMCA shared the story of Caroline, a gymnast with Rosettes Gymnastics, who earned ...
AVENEL, NJ - On Saturday, March 21, Wicked Live On Stage is set to take place at the Avenel Performing Arts Center. This rendition of the popular Broadway show will be a musical singalong parody and all ages are encouraged to come to the theater to step into the enchanting world of Oz.The show is ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Friday, March 20th marks National Proposal Day 2026, an unofficial observance tied to the spring equinox and celebrated as a symbolic day for couples to get engaged. National Proposal Day is observed on March 20, the date of the spring equinox this year, a day often associated ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Families in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains will have several chances to celebrate the Easter season later this month, with community egg hunts planned across the three municipalities.In Morristown, the town’s Recreation Department is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt ...
WARREN,NJ --LOCATION UPDATES: Following the February 8, 2026 pipe burst at Town Hall, Warren Township offices are relocating in phases to temporary space at 3 Mountainview Road (Suites 101 & 102) through March 30 (see below).Parking is available at the north and south entrances, with signage ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Mount St. Dominic Academy has named Gina Bijelonic its new girls volleyball coach.Bijelonic previously coached at the high school level at Immaculate Heart Academy, where she was a part of a Tournament of Champions title team in 2016, and at Pingry. She is also the first ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Cooperative will once again open its doors to families and community members for a celebration of inclusion, creativity, and connection as it hosts its third annual Neurodiversity Day on Sunday, March 29.Taking place at 644A Cookman Avenue beginning at 11 a.m., the ...
Morristown, NJ — As spring arrives, the historic garden at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum begins its annual transformation, offering visitors a season-long display of colorful blooms from early April through early summer.The garden’s bloom season begins in early April with tulips and daffodils, ...
TRENTON – Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) today sued one of the nation’s largest subprime installment lenders, OneMain Financial, Inc., for deepening the affordability crisis for consumers by selling them exorbitantly priced loans and charging them ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Unity Charter School is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of its Grade 5 eSTEM team, the Micro Froggies, who earned third place in the Knowledge of the Engineering Design Process Category at the NJIT eSTEM Challenge on March 19.Hosted by the Center for Pre-College Programs at ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Residents across Somerset County, particularly in and around Bedminster, may notice increased law enforcement activity next week as federal and local agencies conduct scheduled training exercises. The U.S. Secret Service, in coordination with local law enforcement, will hold ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Flemington-Raritan School District has officially named Dr. Clifford Burns as its next superintendent, signaling what board members described as a new era of stability and long-term planning for the district.The board of education unanimously approved Burns’s contract at its ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Reading-Fleming Intermediate School held its annual variety show March 12 with students performing a variety of different acts.Performing were Lila Goldschmitt, Julia Rayburn, Ethan Kiesling, Ella Plunkett, Nirupama Vineesh, Yasmine Ellethy, Rylee Wilson, Weston Tyler, Vivienne ...
MANY EXQUISITE FELINES, mixed breeds as well as purebreds, sit in shelter cages or free-roam rooms because of inappropriate urination and/or defecation problems. These litter box issues are often reasons for surrender and abandonment. Some families will acknowledge the problem truthfully in a pet ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Churchill Junior High School Theatre Program will bring music, energy, and student talent to the stage later this month with its production of Legally Blonde Jr.Performances are scheduled for Wednesday, March 25; Thursday, March 26; and Friday, March 27, with each show ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick's Township Council met for its last regular meeting of the month on Wednesday, March 18. In attendance were South Brunswick Deputy Mayor Kenneth Bierman, South Brunswick Councilwoman Patricia Germain, South Brunswick Councilwoman Archana Grover and South ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Students at Hillside Intermediate School held their production of “Frozen, Jr” March 18 and March 19 in the school.In the cast were Ellery Griffiths-Nemeth, Maya Patrick, Kavya Shahane, Lucas Petit, Kaavn Sachdeva, James Wieder, Leon Silveri, Logan Attanasio, Maris Yedlock, ...
ith SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Board of Education met for its final meeting of March on St. Patrick's Day. Tuesday's meeting time was moved up in order to allow Spotswood School District Superintendent Jeffrey Bicsko, Spotswood Board of Education President Dan Lennan and members of the Spotswood ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this week…School is closed tomorrow Friday, March 20th for Professional Development.Harding PTO READ-A-THON: This exciting ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Crews begin work on one of Boca Raton’s main arteries heading toward the beach, closing lanes and eliminating on-street parking for the next week on the street. The City of Boca Raton said work will begin at 10 a.m. Friday on East Palmetto Park Road between Mizner Boulevard and ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Spring Bulk Trash Collection Week begins 6:00 am, Monday April 20th. Items must be placed curbside by 6:00 am on Monday. It will be a ONE TIME ONLY pick up. No return trips will be made. This collection usually takes 1 week to complete the entire township.Please clearly separate ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...