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By TAPINTO BASKING RIDGE STAFF
March 2, 2026
Basking Ridge, NJ - The Bernards Township Committee has taken additional steps toward meeting the community’s state-mandated affordable housing obligations by approving several measures tied to its fourth-round housing plan.The actions were required ahead of a March deadline to ensure the township ...
Kirshenbaum Baking Co.’s Westfield and Morristown locations are now open on Mondays, giving customers a chance to enjoy their bakery favorites seven days a week.The change comes after frequent requests from the community, and Kirshenbaum Baking Co. is proud to announce guests can now visit daily ...
Kirshenbaum Baking Co.’s Westfield and Morristown locations are now open on Mondays, giving customers a chance to enjoy their bakery favorites seven days a week.The change comes after frequent requests from the community, and Kirshenbaum Baking Co. is proud to announce guests can now visit daily ...
BATON ROUGE, LA -- The following people from Union recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.Joao Carlos Oliveira at Kean UniversityJunzhe Xu at Kean UniversityNalla ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Hunterdon County issued Feb. 17 a new contract to operate its popular household hazardous waste collection program.The $133,170 contract was awarded to Radiac Research Corp., of Brooklyn. Purchasing agent Ray Rule, Jr., said it is a one-year contract, with an option for a ...
EAST GREENBUSH – The current police station is “overcrowded, outdated and deteriorating.” Those were the words of East Greenbush Police Chief Elaine M. Rudzinski as she described the current status of their 30-year-old facility in the East Greenbush Town Hall. Rudzinski says they have been looking ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The County Board of County Commissioners supported the first-ever Organizing Monmouth collaboration event on Feb. 20, at Brookdale Community College, bringing together more than 200 leaders and stakeholders to discuss human services needs and available resources across the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Temperatures outside may still be chilly and, yes, there is still snow on the ground, but there is that hint of spring in the air. Now that the calendar has turned to March, it is time to start thinking about registering for those spring and summer programs with the East ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Nathan Ramalall took his oath of office on Monday to become a patrolman in the West Caldwell Police Department.Prior to joining the WCPD, Patrolman Ramalall served three years with the Jersey City Police Department, where he “gained valuable experience and demonstrated a strong ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through its community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The creation of housing for veterans with special needs is taking steps forward, according to comments made by Mayor Janice S. Mironov said during a recent council meeting. Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and East Windsor have held ...
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 ...
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 ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Beginning Monday, March 2, left lane closures in both directions of Route 22 are set to commence as crews undertake necessary repairs to the median concrete barrier. This maintenance project, which is expected to last approximately two weeks, aims to enhance safety and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg is moving forward with plans to install a crosswalk on Memorial Parkway as part of the Roseberry Street Pedestrian Safety Project, a proposal that has been in development for several years.Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. said the project was authorized for New ...
HUDSON—Columbia County District Attorney Chris Liberati-Conant recently issued a press release containing his 2025 Year in Review report.“I campaigned on making this office a model modern prosecutor’s office. While we have made substantial progress, we continue to work every day to be better, to ...
CANAAN--The Canaan Town Board led by Supervisor Brenda Adams dealt with the routine of local governance at its February 9th meeting, including agreeing on payment of routine bills to traffic safety concerns, transfer station operations, highway maintenance, Climate Smart, Stafford Park development, ...
High Bridge, NJ – Borough Council has begun to see light at the end of the tunnel – or in this case, they’re navigating the way forward by looking inside the municipality's sewer pipes. The looming budget talks could offer some solutions, though residents are wary of seeing the prices ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Young history buffs will step straight into the 19th century this spring break as the Montclair History Center launches two hands-on “Time Travelers” drop-off programs designed to turn local kids into mini historians.The immersive morning sessions — aimed at ages 7–10 — transform ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS — Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the Honor Roll students for the second marking period of the 2025-26 school year. First HonorsSeniorsAcevedo ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights’ Michael Napolitano captured the Boys 55 meter title at NJSIAA Group 1 championships at the Bubble in Toms River on Saturday. The meet was originally scheduled for last weekend but was canceled due to the weather.Erdit Mani finished seventh in the boys 55 meter ...
UNION, NJ – Four scouts in BSA Troop 168 in Union, an all-girls troop, have earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America). The honor of achieving Eagle Scout is earned by only about 4% of Scouts nationally.To earn the rank of Eagle ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights had eight wrestlers advance to next weekend’s regional tournament from the District 7 meet held Saturday at Fair Lawn High School. Hasbrouck Heights finished third in team points behind Bergen Catholic and Passaic County Tech. The following wrestlers finished ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Week Ahead: March 1-8, 2026MUNICIPAL & BOARD MEETINGSMonday, March 2Environmental Commission & Green Team7:00 p.m. | Conference RoomThe Green Team focuses on environmental initiatives including litter cleanups, shred days, composting education and recycling ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Applications for Middletown’s veterans-only affordable housing complex, Veterans Village, will be opening on Friday, March 6th!There will be an information session at the Middletown Township Public Library (55 New Monmouth Road) on Saturday, February 28th at 10:00 AM in advance of ...
Princeton, NJ – It’s a slow week on the municipal calendar and a good week to pay attention to what’s happening outside the confines of the municipal building. The Planning Board meets Thursday, March 5, to review a handful of ordinances before the Council for Master Plan consistency. The Youth ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - With a long cold and unusually snowy winter hopefully in the books, it's time to turn the page as the calendar moves on to March. Of course, there is a whole host of fun, interesting and spring-inspired activities for all ages going on at the South Plainfield Public Library ...
SEWELL, NJ – The Chatham girls 400 free relay team of Caleigh Woo, Jules McGrath, Madeline Crawford and Avery Loock took first place at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions with a time of 3:31.42 over the weekend at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. In the 400 free final, freshman Woo led off ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - The Long Branch Board of Education announced faculty and staff members that will be transferring within the district.Instructional Assistant Janai L. Freer will be moving from George L. Catrambone to Lenna W. Conrow School.Preschool teacher Ami Kass will move from Morris Ave.
COLTS NECK, NJ: The Colts Neck Senior Group is always up to something fun! Fortunately, their latest event was held on Saturday, Feb. 21, thereby beating the storm that started on Sunday, Feb. 22. The lively group enjoyed a wonderful luncheon buffet at St. Stephen's Green Publick House in Spring ...