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By TAPINTO MILLBURN/SHORT HILLS STAFF
March 17, 2026
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn 250 will take part in NJ Makers Day 2026 at the Millburn Free Public Library, offering hands-on activities that connect creativity, history, and community.The event will be held Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Library’s second floor, and is open to all ages as a ...
TRENTON, NJ – Sick of swerving to avoid those potholes that have popped up after the winter? The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)'s Acting Commissioner Priya Jain says that help is on the way to make driving a little smoother on New Jersey's roads after the start of the annual ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's senior residents can learn how to better protect themselves on the internet at a special free program this weekend. The TechCare Foundation will be hosting a seminar on Online Safety for Seniors at the Mount Laurel Library on Sunday, March 22 from 2PM to 3PM. The ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The 73rd annual West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade highlighted not only the Irish community, but the diversity of all residents as it wound its way along Main Street on March 15.Residents and visitors to town lined the streets to see marching bands, schools, bagpipers, police, ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Women in East Orange were celebrated with food, fellowship, and heartfelt appreciation on Sunday, March 8, as Just Motivated hosted a Women’s Appreciation Lunch at I&M Fish and Grill in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.Hosted by JUSMOTIVATED in ...
ESSEX FELLS, NJ – Starting on or about March 17, roadwork will begin on Beechtree Lane at the intersection of Fells Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.This roadwork will continue for several weeks. There will be no on-street parking. Detours will be in place. Drivers in Essex Fells should plan an ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Residents will have the opportunity to meet and speak with Hamilton police officers during a “Coffee with a Cop” event on Saturday, March 21.The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Eet Gud Bakery, 2133 Hamilton Ave.Hosted by the Hamilton Police Division and Eet Gud ...
HAMILTON, NJ — Students and families in Hamilton Township will have an opportunity to explore college options and meet directly with admissions representatives at an upcoming regional college fair.The New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling (NJACAC) will host the One Hamilton School ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Spring Lake’s ongoing efforts to maintain and expand its tree canopy were highlighted during a recent Borough Council meeting as Shade Tree Committee Chair Scott McMurray presented the committee’s annual report and long-term planting goals.McMurray reported that in 2025 the ...
Schodack Police DepartmentMarch 5Jay Bryant, age 53, of Stephentown was taken into custody without incident following an investigation into his alleged failure to register a change of address as is required for those listed on the NYS Sex Offender Registry. Bryant, who had resided in Schodack, was ...
CAMDEN – The name of the developer of 18 proposed townhouses, which could sell for about a half-million dollars each in a prime location near Rutgers University, may foreshadow a growing movement to build market-rate homes in a city that has been focused on building lower-income housing.Camden ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) Lancer Jazz Band recemtly delivered a standout performance at the NJAJE State Prelims at Liberty Middle School in West Orange, where the Lancers competed in a field of 12 ensembles and was one of only three to earn a Gold rating. In addition to the ...
First Some Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day:The Shamrock: Saint Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the Irish, and it’s been an emblem of Ireland ever since.Green Rivers: In addition to the Chicago River, other places—such as the Forth and ...
First Some Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day:The Shamrock: Saint Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the Irish, and it’s been an emblem of Ireland ever since.Green Rivers: In addition to the Chicago River, other places—such as the Forth and ...
First Some Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day:The Shamrock: Saint Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the Irish, and it’s been an emblem of Ireland ever since.Green Rivers: In addition to the Chicago River, other places—such as the Forth and ...
Open House is a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to become acquainted with Brookdale’s opportunities and various pathways to success.Attendees will have the opportunity to:Tour Brookdale’s picturesque Lincroft campus.Meet faculty and representatives from a variety of ...
JERSEY SHORE - At a recent Sea Girt Borough Council meeting, Councilwoman Anthony announced the return of the borough’s targeted goat grazing program after last summer’s pilot project proved effective in clearing invasive vegetation along the Wreck Pond watershed.Anthony presented a recap of the ...
WAYNE, NJ – Wayne Township Public Schools will receive $13,065,614 in state aid for the 2026-2027 school year under the proposed state budget released by Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the New Jersey Department of Education.If approved by the New Jersey Legislature, that amount represents an increase of ...
Open House is a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to become acquainted with Brookdale’s opportunities and various pathways to success.Attendees will have the opportunity to:Tour Brookdale’s picturesque Lincroft campus.Meet faculty and representatives from a variety of ...
JERSEY SHORE - At a recent Sea Girt Borough Council meeting, Councilwoman Anthony announced the return of the borough’s targeted goat grazing program after last summer’s pilot project proved effective in clearing invasive vegetation along the Wreck Pond watershed.Anthony presented a recap of the ...
Open House is a great opportunity for prospective students and their families to become acquainted with Brookdale’s opportunities and various pathways to success.Attendees will have the opportunity to:Tour Brookdale’s picturesque Lincroft campus.Meet faculty and representatives from a variety of ...
KEYPORT, NJ: A 45-year-old man from Keyport has been arrested and charged after police say he was found in possession of child sexual abuse material, referred to as CSAM.According to the Keyport Police Department, Larry Dembrun was arrested following an investigation that began after law ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – “What does the Mayor do for a town?” was one of the many questions asked the Hasbrouck Heights Cub Scout Pack -17 Webelos to the Mayor at the March 10th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council. The Troop also led the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — An overnight storm around midnight between Monday and Tuesday caused at least a handful of downed trees and power lines all around Plainfield.Perhaps the most serious event was when a downed power line crushed the front of a car on Roosevelt Avenue, downtown near the Green Brook.
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Middletown Township Office of Emergency Management is collecting gift cards and nonperishable food items to assist local United States Coast Guard families affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown.The donation drive is being coordinated in partnership with the Jersey ...
ALLEGANY, NY — Voters will choose between two candidates, Dominic Papasergi and John J. Kolkowski, in a special election for mayor of the Village of Allegany Wednesday.Papasergi is running on the Democrat and Common Sense lines, while Kolkowski will be running on the Republican and Taxpayers First ...
WAYNE, NJ — After a successful debut last summer, the Wayne Chamber of Commerce is bringing its township-wide dining promotion back for another round.Dine + Discover Wayne, our very own Restaurant Week, will return July 6 through July 12, 2026, giving the local dining community a chance to explore ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Last Friday's ‘swatting’ incident at the high school on Harristown Road has been deemed a hoax, according to Glen Rock officials. A routine internal review of the response is underway.On Monday morning, March 16, 2026, the borough and the Board of Education put out a joint statement ...
JERSEY SHORE - At a recent Sea Girt Borough Council meeting, Councilwoman Anthony announced the return of the borough’s targeted goat grazing program after last summer’s pilot project proved effective in clearing invasive vegetation along the Wreck Pond watershed.Anthony presented a recap of the ...