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By MONMOUTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER DIRECTOR TOM ARNONE
April 23, 2026
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Christ Church Bordentown will be holding a “Fill Father Matt's Truck” donation drive next week to benefit mothers and babies in need for Mother's Day.The annual Spring event will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 5PM to 8PM at Old Town Pub, located at 135 Farnsworth Avenue ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Thousands of boaters are expected to converge on Lake Boca Raton this Sunday for Boca Bash 2026, an unsanctioned but deeply entrenched annual boat party that’s been going on for decades — and this year the celebration arrives in the shadow of violent chaos at a similar event just ...
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 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mark your calendars for Mount Laurel Township's Shred Event, happening on Saturday, April 25.The Shred Event will be held from 9AM to 12PM at the Mount Laurel Municipal Building, located at 750 Centerton Road.The event will help protect you and your family from identity theft, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - West Orange High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter delivered another outstanding performance at the 2026 Spring Leadership Conference Competition, held March 25-26 in Cherry Hill, NJ. Student designers earned an impressive total of 12 medals, ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – It will be a busy day in Hightstown on Saturday, April 25 with a trio of community events to clean up the community, add to the local environment, and clean out personal clutter. The Hightstown Environmental Commission will be commemorating Arbor Day and Earth Day on Saturday with ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners have big plans for the proposed 2026 county budget, including a significant investment for renovations at the county’s senior center, more funds for municipal emergency services and support of a new advanced manufacturing program at ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education approved several purchases at its April 20 meeting.The school board approved a contract for $46,867.40 with Cifelli & Son General Contracting for concrete and asphalt work through EdData Bid #12742. The district also authorized a $130,610 contract ...
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, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – To celebrate all the hard work and dedication of teachers and the district's staff, Teacher Appreciation Week is held the first full week of May, which this year is May 4 through May 8.To make this week extra special, the Harding Elementary School PTO posted the following link if ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The 2025 PBA 87 Children’s Charity Classic, the 40th annual golf outing hosted by the Scotch Plains PBA, was another strong success, raising more than $17,000 this year for Olivia Gonzalez, the daughter of late Fanwood police officer Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.Held in September ...
FAR HILLS BOROUGH, NJ – Celebrate spring and Earth Day by purchasing plants for your yard at the Leonard J. Buck Garden plant sale, where there will be a variety of spectacular plants available. The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, from 12 to ...
HAZLET, NJ: The Hazlet Business Owners Association (HBOA) continues to play a vital role in connecting, supporting, and advocating for local businesses throughout Hazlet and the surrounding Bayshore region. The organization brings together business owners, professionals, and community leaders to ...
Home Refresh Week is here! We're excited to invite you to visit downtown Red Bank between now and April 25 to learn about all the ways you can refresh your home! 14 downtown businesses are participating in this event. Visit at least 3 of them, and you will have the opportunity to win...THE HOME ...