News

April 23, 2026

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council on April 13 approved a resolution authorizing a one-year parking garage lease agreement with Open Road Mazda of East Brunswick, continuing an existing partnership at the township’s Transportation and Commerce Center.Under Resolution #26-140, ...

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BRIDGEWATER – The plan to convert a Somerset County Improvement Authority maintenance lot into a 20,000-megawatt battery storage system continued on April 14 with an emphasis on the safety of the site.After 90 minutes, the hearing was adjourned to July 28.Applicant Rockland APV Bridgewater Energy ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something different to do with mom this Mother's Day weekend? Then be sure to secure tickets to the upcoming Mother's Day Brunch on Ice at the East Brunswick Ice Arena sponsored by the East Brunswick Recreation and Parks Department on Satuday, May 9 from 10 a.m.

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LINDEN, NJ — The City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation invite the  community of Linden and families to enjoy a day of outdoor fun at the annual Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The free community event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wilson Park, ...

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CATSKILL–CREATE Council announces Create In Process, a series of ongoing and new gatherings for creatives to connect, share, and learn.As CREATE continues to evolve toward a more collaborative, accessible, and community-centered approach, Create In Process aims to foster spaces where creatives can ...

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HOPEWELL, NJ – Steinert scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning and held on for a 5-4 baseball victory over Hopewell Valley on Wednesday.Anthony Prosdocimo drove in four runs for Steinert (7-5) with a pair of singles. The Spartans took a 5-3 lead in the top of the eighth before Hopewell ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Police Department Officer Ashley Correa was honored with a Lifesaving Award at this week’s Summit Common Council meeting after her off-duty actions helped save a woman experiencing a medical emergency in Clifton earlier this year.According to police officials, Correa was ...

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MADISON, NJ – Madison baseball scored in three different innings and pulled away for a 9-2 victory over Whippany Park on Wednesday, April 22.After a scoreless first inning, Madison took a 2-0 lead in the second, then answered Whippany Park’s two-run fourth with a four-run inning of its own to go ...

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ALLENTOWN, NJ – Senior right-hander Tyler Bunnell pitched a one-hitter to lead Robbinsville to a 6-0 baseball victory over Allentown on Wednesday.Bunnell, a Division 1 University of Pittsburgh commit, struck out nine batters and walked two in 97 pitches. He was also 2-for-3 at the plate with two ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ – Winning pitcher Brooke Gillen hit two home runs to power West Essex to an 8-4 softball victory over Livingston on Wednesday.Gillen drove in three runs on the day. She pitched all seven innings, struck out six batters and walked only one.Brooke Rampone had two hits and two RBI in ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Hillsborough built an early lead and never let up Wednesday, defeating Morristown, 14-1, in a shortened game.The Raiders scored four runs in the first inning, added two more in the second and another in the third before breaking things open with a seven-run fifth. Morristown scored ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ — A Notre Dame High School guidance counselor charged with sex offenses involving a student was a trusted family friend whose daughter was also friends with the teen, according to court records detailing the events leading up to the alleged incident.As previously reported, Antoine ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — New Providence Recreation, along with members of the Sustainability Committee, brought Earth Day to life for its youngest residents this week, hosting a hands-on event that gave children the opportunity to plant their own seeds, decorate a paper wrap for their container and ...

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Dear Monmouth County Residents, Spring is in full swing here in Monmouth County, and with the warmer weather finally upon us, there is a renewed sense of energy and excitement throughout our communities. From outdoor events and community gatherings to important discussions about our future, this is ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham's Lafayette School third and fourth graders probably couldn't imagine what was happening at their school in 1976, but they'll get a glimpse into the past on June 11th when an assembly will be held to reveal the contents of its recently excavated time capsule.Cheryl Russo, the ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — After nearly three months of requests from Berkeley Heights school officials seeking financial relief tied to residential developments operating under PILOT agreements, township officials delivered a formal response: the township cannot share the revenue — at least not at ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have issued a missing juvenile alert.Twelve-year-old Ryan Kitsuta was last seen in the area of Volunteer's Park around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.He is 5ft 3in and weighs 122lbs. He is wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Volunteer's Park is ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have issued a missing juvenile alert.Twelve-year-old Ryan Kitsuta was last seen in the area of Volunteer's Park around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.He is 5ft 3in and weighs 122lbs. He is wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Volunteer's Park is ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ – Winning a state championship is difficult enough.Led by New Jersey’s Pitcher of the Year in Emily Van Cleef, along with her seven fellow members of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Class of 2025, the Red Devils’ softball team achieved this feat for the third time (1991, ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Summit golf is rolling again — and the results are starting to speak loudly.The Summit High School boys golf team is building momentum midway through the 2026 season, pairing strong individual performances with another statement win in conference play.Under head coach Casey Sink, ...

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LOPATCONG, NJ -- The Planning Board voted to advance two revisions to an ordinance amending the Zoning code regarding digital signage on Wednesday, April 22.  The Mayor and Council will introduce the ordinance on Wednesday, May 6. There were no members of the public present at the meeting. The ...

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CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School is proud to announce its April Student of the Month, Benjamin Brand. Benjamin is a well-rounded student with many accomplishments throughout his four years at ALJ.Benjamin is on top of his game in the classroom, earning a spot in several prestigious ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Spring is one of the busiest seasons for gardeners, and in Mountainside it also marks the return of a longtime tradition that helps support local preservation efforts.The Mountainside Restoration Committee will host its annual Spring Plant Sale from Thursday, April 30 through ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Laughter and whipped cream filled the air at Grover Cleveland Elementary School yesterday as a group of determined students celebrated a major academic achievement with a uniquely sweet reward: pieing their teachers in the face.The fun-filled culmination was the result of a month-long ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ - In a match last week, after two tough matches against No. 10 Bridgewater-Raritan and No. 4 Hillsborough, the Ridge boys volleyball team returned to the win column with a hard-fought three-set victory over No. 17 Hunterdon Central, 25-23, 17-25, 25-20.Battling through illness and ...

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Bridgewater, NJ— Families looking to plan ahead for summer now have a range of options as enrollment opens for summer camps offered by the Somerset County Park Commission.With programs designed for children and teens ages 6 to 18, the camps combine outdoor adventure, hands-on learning and ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Graduating seniors at John F. Kennedy High School will soon have the opportunity to step outside the traditional classroom and into hands-on learning through a new pilot program set to begin this spring.The Paterson Board of Education approved a Senior Project Pilot Program for the ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A group of homeschooled students – including two from Coral Springs – are heading to an international stage after their creative problem-solving team earned a spot at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.Ethan Joly, 14, and his sister Carmen, 10, are part of Dream Team ...

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Somerville, NJ – The Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Summer Stage Concert Series, bringing live music to Division Street every Saturday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM throughout the summer.Kicking off in late May and running through ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Township Committee unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026‑05 at its April 14 meeting.The ordinance removes the permit‑parking requirement on the east side of Profitt Avenue. The restriction was originally created decades ago due to parking overflow from a medical ...

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