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By JAMIE GRILL-GOODMAN, COMMERCE MAGAZINE
March 16, 2026
“Progress is not perfection," Althea Ford, Vice President, Government Affairs, New Jersey Business & Industry Association, noted during Berkeley College’s 14th Annual Women’s History Month celebration, held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Berkeley College in Woodland Park, NJ. Leaders in business, ...
VERONA, NJ — Young readers in the community will have a unique opportunity to build their confidence and reading skills when Paws & Pages returns on March 18 at the Verona Public Library.The program pairs children with friendly therapy dogs for short reading sessions designed to make practicing ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hanover Township issued several updates residents should be aware of: Township Committee Meeting Minutes Minutes from the Township Committee meeting held Feb. 12 have been posted online for public review athttps://cvcpl.us/iHYbBHoTownship Committee Meeting Minutes Minutes ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – Under cold and cloudy March weather, residents of South Amboy, Sayreville, and surrounding towns participated in an annual rite of (almost) Spring on Sunday, March 15, when the 2026 South Amboy St. Patrick's Day parade wound its way through the Pleasant Little City. The spectacle ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The “Lunch Bunch” group of the Activities Club (with members from Hawthorne) enjoyed a recent outing at the Empire Hunan in Fair Lawn. Vice president of the Activities Club and Chairman of the Lunch Bunch, Chris Megalos, gathers the group to periodically enjoy a luncheon at a local ...
Nutley Family Service Bureau thanks Lori Monaco for sponsoring our upcoming event, Thrift the Runway Fashion Show, with a $100 Bronze Sponsorship. Please take a moment to visit their website at https://monacorealtyllc.com/. Join us on Friday, March 27th, at Nutley High School, 300 Franklin Avenue, ...
Azaleas add welcome color to the spring garden and some, like Encore®, Perfecto Mundo® and ReBLOOM™ offer additional blooms in summer and fall. With beautiful flowers in an array of colors and sizes and a variety of growth habits it’s no wonder the National Garden Bureau has declared 2026 the Year ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Police Chief Dean Ackermann is set to retire on March 31, 2026, after 10 years as chief. He will be succeeded by Captain Mike Trover. “It’s remarkable to reflect on the fact that I have served here for nearly 40 years, including most of the past decade as Chief,” Ackermann said.
POP UP WITH PATCHED AND LACED!.SATURDAY, MARCH 21: Come to the Nutley Apothecary for a popup shop with Patched and Laced!Products made from upcycled fabrics that bloom into one-of-a-kind fashion. Discover unique, hand-sewn accessories and clothing, crafted with love by Tatiana Infante..DATE: ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council voted March 10 to apply for a federal grant through Senator Andy Kim. Resolution 2026-46 would help fund an $8.4 million stormwater drainage improvement project along Mercer Street, with the town contributing 20% of the cost. The action follows ...
WARREN, NJ — Several Warren Township municipal offices will temporarily relocate after Town Hall sustained damage from a pipe burst earlier this year.Township officials announced that offices currently housed at Town Hall will move to 3 Mountainview Road (first floor) while repairs are completed ...
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 ...
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 ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
MEETING NOTICEA Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00PM, at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ."The Board reserves the right to go into executive session during this meeting." Webex Join ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The “Lunch Bunch” group of the Activities Club (with members from Ridgewood) enjoyed a recent outing at the Empire Hunan in Fair Lawn. Vice president of the Activities Club and Chairman of the Lunch Bunch, Chris Megalos, gathers the group to periodically enjoy a luncheon at a local ...
Police have identified the driver who hit the 83-year-old member of a prominent Norwood family in a restaurant parking lot late last week as an 80-year-old Harrington Park resident.The decision to either charge him criminally or issue motor vehicle summonses will be made once the victim is released ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek City Manager Sheila Rose last week told the city’s elected leaders that MainStreet at Coconut Creek construction will first focus on the needed infrastructure. During Thursday’s city commission meeting, she said that city officials meant with the MainStreet project ...
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 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Community service volunteers continue to strive in Hackensack.Creating a second Little Free Pantry in the City is Girl Scout Gold Award candidate, Sylvia Brown.Currently a senior at Hackensack High School, Brown launched the first mini pantry outside the Hackensack M&M ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Police Chief Dean Ackermann is set to retire on March 31, 2026, after 10 years as chief. He will be succeeded by Captain Mike Trover. “It’s remarkable to reflect on the fact that I have served here for nearly 40 years, including most of the past decade as Chief,” Ackermann said.
TOTOWA, NJ - The Borough of Totowa has detailed how it plans to collect and spend funds tied to its affordable housing obligations as part of New Jersey’s Fourth Round housing cycle.The spending plan, incorporated into Totowa’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, estimates how money in the ...
Azaleas add welcome color to the spring garden and some, like Encore®, Perfecto Mundo® and ReBLOOM™ offer additional blooms in summer and fall. With beautiful flowers in an array of colors and sizes and a variety of growth habits, it’s no wonder the National Garden Bureau has declared 2026 the Year ...
NEW JERSEY — Just check the menu of any Irish bar/restaurant in America on March 17, and you’ll be sure to find corned beef and cabbage among the specials offered for St. Patrick’s Day. After all, corned beef and cabbage is the quintessential Irish meal … or is it?The reality is that the Irish ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Democratic Committee is accepting applications for its annual BTDC Civic Scholarship, which will award $1,000 to a student from Ridge High School who demonstrates a commitment to civic engagement and democratic values.Founded in 2019, the scholarship is ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Police Chief Dean Ackermann is set to retire on March 31, 2026, after 10 years as chief. He will be succeeded by Captain Mike Trover. “It’s remarkable to reflect on the fact that I have served here for nearly 40 years, including most of the past decade as Chief,” Ackermann said.
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Board of Education is scheduled to meet Tuesday, March 17, at Madison High School’s Alice Perlaw Media Center, with executive session beginning at 6 p.m. and the regular public session set for 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes the formal appointment of John N. Connolly as ...
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 ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Environmental advocates, community leaders and residents gathered in Long Branch as the nonprofit organization Waterspirit hosted its annual “Joys of the Sea” event celebrating the region’s waterways and raising support for water protection efforts.The event featured ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—For the sixth week in a row, PennDOT has released its schedule for repairing potholes in area roads. This round of repairs was scheduled to begin on March 16, 2026, and targets the following roads in Bucks County:Route 152/Walnut Street/Constitution Avenue/Park Avenue/Main Street, ...