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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
March 2, 2026
FAIRFIELD, NJ – A Trenton man is wanted by Fairfield police on shoplifting charges.The Fairfield Police Department announced the arrest of Dominick Robinson, 29, for shoplifting on Feb. 27, when, at approximately 12:48 p.m., Fairfield officers were dispatched to Target on a report of a male who had ...
EDISON, NJ - During Wednesday's meeting, the Council voted to table an ordinance to raise the salaries of Council Members and the Council President. The proposed ordinance would have raised the council's salaries by $9,000.This is the second time the Council has proposed an ordinance to increase ...
Montville Township MonthlyAn Update from Town Hall March 2026SAVE THE DATESHREDDING/ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENTMontville Township’s next shredding/electronics recycling event will be on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00am-11:30am in theMontville Municipal Building parking lot, 195 Changebridge ...
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 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — March is Extension Living Well Month, a national campaign promoted by Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) professionals along with Rutgers Cooperative Extension to shine a light on how Cooperative Extension supports individuals, families, and communities every day. Living ...
The Delbarton varsity hockey team continued its championship tradition on Tuesday night, February 18, edging Don Bosco Prep by a score of 3–2 to claim the Gordon Cup title at Codey Arena. With the win, the Green Wave secured their second consecutive Gordon Cup championship and the 11th overall ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — March is Extension Living Well Month, a national campaign promoted by Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) professionals along with Rutgers Cooperative Extension to shine a light on how Cooperative Extension supports individuals, families, and communities every day. Living ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is urging individuals who are interested in a career in law enforcement to consider taking the state's Civil Service Commission test. Applicants to take the law enforcement test must meet the following requirements: A citizen of the United ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank’s Department of Public Utilities faced one of its toughest challenges in years as a powerful blizzard buried the borough under deep snow and dangerous conditions.DPU Director Terrence Walton and his crew worked long, demanding hours to keep roads open, prioritize emergency ...
POMPANO BEACH — A major expansion push into Florida by Lindenmeyr Munroe, a large distribution firm in the paper-and-packaging industry, has put Pompano Beach on the industrial supply map.The Purchase, New York-based company indicated that it expects to open its 38,600 square-foot state-of-the-art ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – A combined team from the West Orange Fire Department and West Orange Police Department, known as the West Orange All Stars, took on the New Jersey Warriors in a charity hockey game on Saturday at Codey Arena. West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney and Councilman Joe Krakoviak both ...
NEW JERSEY – Human Services Commissioner Stephen Cha announced last week that blind, deaf-blind, and visually impaired students can now apply for scholarships offered through the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.The program is open to high school seniors and college students of any ...
BRUNSWICK – If your hands work with the soil, you probably know quite a bit about the Rensselaer County Soil and Water Conservation District. If not, allow us to educate you a bit.Founded in 1949, the District’s literature describes their mission as working with producers, landowners and ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Girls Basketball Team emerged victorious in the First Round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 Tournament on Friday, defeating Florence 72-30.Sidney Smith led the way for the Panthers, scoring 37 points, with five assists, and three steals. Otilia Dobre scored ...
BOCA RATON, FL — As high school graduation time approaches, Boca Raton police issued a warning to students about the danger of the so-called senior assassin game, where seniors use airsoft, water or Nerf guns in public places to eliminate their assigned targets from the game by shooting them.In ...
Three members of the Bloomfield High girls' wrestling team have advanced to the region championships, putting them one step closer to the ultimate goal, a trip to Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City, for the state finals.Saharia Quamina, Adrienne Rodriguez and Lesly Sanchez all qualified for the ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Cedar Grove Boys Basketball Team opened up NJSIAA Sectional play with a dominant victory over Palisades Park on Friday, defeating them 71-41. Jay Hagedorn led the Panthers in scoring with 20 points. Will Taggart had 17 points. Owen Greene scored nine points. Jermaine Russell ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Planning Board will hold a Special Emergency Meeting at City Hall on Tuesday at 5 p.m. to review proposed updates to the city’s affordable housing plan and local development regulations.The meeting was rescheduled from its original date, which was postponed due to the recent ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—At a rally to protest ICE at CB West High School on Monday morning, about 35 students gathered around the flagpole in the school’s front courtyard during their lunch period and peacefully demonstrated against Trump administration policies.The students remained on school property for ...
MADISON, N.J. — The Madison Public Library will host a pair of free, one-hour health education programs this spring as part of the HealthEASE Health Education Curriculum, a presentation series focused on health promotion and disease prevention.According to program information released by ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The award-winning Westfield High School Theatre Department is inviting the community to experience the joy, humor and heart of “The Prom,” March 5-7. An award-winning musical that premiered in 2016, the musical comedy tells the story of down-on-their luck Broadway stars who shake up ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City's Jonathan Chebra has gotten the nod to run for Burlington County Commissioner by the Burlington County Democratic Committee (BCDC). Chebra earned the nomination for County Commissioner at the BCDC's County Convention, which took place on February 28. He bested ...
BELMAR, NJ – On Saturday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m., the Irish will not be denied their march down Main Street in Belmar and Lake Como — not by wind, not by snow, and certainly not by a blizzard.After a powerful late-winter storm forced the unprecedented postponement of the 53rd Annual Belmar & ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — As clocks spring ahead next weekend, Coral Springs families can start planning packed lunches and swimsuits as children gear up for the summer and Kamp Kool, the city’s summer camp program run by the Coral Springs Parks and Recreation Department.On Monday, city officials ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library Art Gallery is eager to feature its latest exhibit and current artists.Kicking off Youth Art Month (YAM), JPL is featuring works across the library created by Hackensack Public Schools students.Event Information:Kindergarten-Grade 8: 6-7 p.m.High School: ...
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has announced the launch of the Congressional FY2027 Community Project Funding Appropriations program and the availability of request forms for organizations in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, which includes Somerville. This year, the House ...
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has announced the launch of the Congressional FY2027 Community Project Funding Appropriations program and the availability of request forms for organizations in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, which includes Somerville. This year, the House ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Mayor J. Christian Bollwage has announced the official groundbreaking of the Arthur Carrington Tennis & Pickleball Complex, marking a major investment in recreation and community wellness for the City of Elizabeth.The ceremony, hosted in partnership with the City of Elizabeth ...
Bloomfield High will move five wrestlers to the Region 3 championships.Gabriel Bravo, Matthew Miller, Terrence Taylor and Ayden Fox all finished second in their respective weight classes, at District 10, in Nutley, on Feb. 28.Bravo wrestles at 106 pounds, Miller (138), Taylor (215) and Fox (HWT).
SUMMIT, NJ — Ready, set, scramble.The Summit Department of Community Programs has announced its 2026 Easter Egg Hunt, set for Saturday, March 28 on the Village Green, 356 Broad St., and families are invited to bring their baskets — and their speed.The afternoon begins at 1 p.m., when the Village ...