News
By EVA REID
March 3, 2026
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Residents and commuters in Little Falls should prepare for a temporary road closure on Jacobus Avenue scheduled for March 3, 2026.According to Mayor James Damiano, Jacobus Avenue will be closed to through traffic, with access limited to local residents only. Officials did not ...
Drug arrest & animal cruelty investigation in HoosickHOOSICK – Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant on Feb. 18 at approximately 6 p.m. at 5 Depot Road in the Town of Hoosick. During the search deputies located suspected narcotics that field tested positive for cocaine, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Residents interested in learning more about the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are invited to an informational coffee hosted by the organizing Washington-Rochambeau Trail Chapter on Saturday, March 7, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Godwit Coffee (2015 Westfield Ave., Scotch ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — On February 25, 2026, at approximately 3:29 a.m., the Bernardsville Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Hardscrabble Road.While on patrol checking back roads, Officer Jenisch observed a structure fire just over the township border in Bernardsville on ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Residents have the opportunity to honor a veteran through the City of Hackensack's Hometown Heroes Veterans Banner Display Program. Register online or in person, and submit their name and image. There is a banner fee of $125.Banners will be featured along Main Street.For more ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Mayor Ted R. Green used his weekly virtual Town Talk to give residents an update following what he described as one of the most severe snow events the city has faced in decades, noting East Orange received roughly 26 to 27 inches during a blizzard that stretched from the weekend ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Health Department, Ridgewood Public Library and The Valley Hospital are inviting residents to its upcoming health series event.Joined by Orthopedic Surgeon Alejandro Morales-Restrepo, attendees will learn the following:How hands functionCommon hand injuries and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Board of Education recognized two students as Unsung Heroes and participated in an in-depth ethics and governance training session during its Feb. 26 meeting.Students Recognized as Unsung HeroesSuperintendent Dr. Kim Feltre honored Michael Healy and ...
An excellent season came to a tough ending, as the Bloomfield High boys' basketball team was defeated by Union City, 65-62, in overtime, on Feb. 28, in the North 1, Group 4 quarterfinal contest, at Union City High.The loss ended an excellent year for the Bengals, coached by Mike Passero, which ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - The Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church will host its annual Lenten Music & Meditation Services on three Wednesdays in March — March 4, March 11, and March 18 — with each service beginning at noon.The midday series blends live music with interactive readings and prayer, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The deadline to submit completed petitions for candidacy in the April 2026 Westfield School Board election was March 2. Three candidates are running for three 3-year terms.The three current board members whose terms are expiring are Charles Gelinas, Brendan Galligan and Kent ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — In a landmark collaboration designed to expand healthcare access while strengthening workforce development, Brookdale Community College and Parker Family Health Center have formalized an agreement to establish what organizers say will be New Jersey’s first free dental clinic. The ...
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. — The Morris Plains Planning Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 531 Speedwell Ave., with affordable housing and Master Plan amendments at the center of the agenda.Master Plan Amendment and Housing Element ReviewThe primary ...
Somerset County, NJ - Drivers traveling along U.S. Route 22 in Somerset County should prepare for lane restrictions expected to last nearly two weeks as crews complete infrastructure repairs in the area.According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the work will focus on repairing ...
CLARK, NJ — Join the Clark Public Schools on Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m., for a Parent Academy session entitled “The Anxious Generation." It will address social media and its impact on childhood anxiety.School counselors will lead the interactive discussion in the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Citing the federal government’s “lack of communication and transparency with Roxbury” about its plan to open an immigration processing facility in the township, Gov. Mikie Sherrill today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem opposing the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A “No Kings” rally is scheduled for Friday, March 28, with organizers calling on residents to gather at 11 a.m. outside Morristown Town Hall, 200 South Street, as part of a broader national series of demonstrations.Organizers describe the event as a peaceful show of opposition to ...
ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered today (Feb. 28) at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed ...
DENVILLE, NJ - Park Regional’s postseason run came to an end Thursday night with a 3–1 loss to Morris Knolls in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North, Public Co-Op Sectional Hockey Tournament.Despite a strong effort in net from junior goaltender Milan Gelman, who made 30 saves on 33 shots, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — In a landmark collaboration designed to expand healthcare access while strengthening workforce development, Brookdale Community College and Parker Family Health Center have formalized an agreement to establish what organizers say will be New Jersey’s first free dental clinic. The ...
CLARK, NJ — Preschool students in Ms. Rebecca DePreta’s class explored art and science by creating beautiful Valentine’s Day hearts using pipets and diluted liquid watercolors! The students practiced fine motor skills as they carefully squeezed and released the pipets, strengthening the small ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Three veteran police officers have been promoted to the rank of sergeant, Mayor John E. McCormac and Police Director Joseph Nisky announced.Promoted to sergeant were veteran officers Andrew Kondracki, Perry Penna and Brian Vella. Their promotions “continue to advance the delivery ...
CAPITAL REGION - The attack on Iran by United States and Israeli forces earlier Saturday morning is drawing both praise and rebuke from our three Capital District congressional representatives. President Trump announced the action shortly after 2 a.m., explaining the mission was primarily to ensure ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Want a front-row seat inside City Hall this summer — and a paycheck to go with it?The City of Summit is now accepting applications for its paid 2026 summer internship program, offering Summit college students hands-on municipal experience, project management exposure, and direct access ...
SEA GIRT/SPRING LAKE, NJ – Repairs to Bridge W-27 on First Avenue between Sea Girt and Spring Lake are scheduled to begin the week of March 2, according to the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners.County officials said the project is expected to take approximately 10 weeks to complete and ...
Redemption. Resilience. Rise.That was the story of the Lady Tigers at Districts. As a team, the Lady Tigers placed third out of 16 schools a powerful statement for a program that continues to grow and gain momentum. Six wrestlers are advancing to Regionals, underscoring the steady rise of Tiger ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - J.P. Case students performed “The Sound of Music, Youth Edition” Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick High School baseball program is hosting a baseball clinic for players in first through eighth grade on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the South Brunswick High School Gymnasium. Participants should bring their own glove and bat. Vikings ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – February’s sole meeting of the Bridgewater-Raritan board of education took a look at student opportunities for enrichment and acceleration, along with some coming changes, especially to the AI program, which drew the ire of residents unaware that the change was planned.Concerning ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - As February was winding down last week, the winter high school sports season is also coming to a close. For many East Brunswick High School student-athletes, the final few days of February were memorable ones.First up was the Bears girls junior varsity basketball team. The ...