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By TAPINTO BASKING RIDGE STAFF
May 22, 2026
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township School District has been recognized nationally for its commitment to music education, earning the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation.Now in its 27th year, the award recognizes school districts and schools across the ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Celebrating Memorial Day this weekend? With all the focus on prepping for that big BBQ, it’s easy to forget what belongs in the recycling bin and what should go in the trash. Here's what to do with unwanted items: Trash:Used paper platesUtensilsNapkins/Paper towelsDisposable cupsTable ...
NEW JERSEY- The Madison boys lacrosse team has received the No. 3 seed in the upcoming NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 1 Boys Lacrosse Tournament. The Dodgers will face No. 14 seed Haddon Township in the First Round.The seeds and match-ups for the First Round are:No. 1 seed Rumson-Fair Haven vs No. 16 ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Drivers heading through one of Summit’s busiest commuter corridors should expect a few extra turns over the next several weeks as construction crews begin a major improvement project along Mount Vernon Avenue and Kent Place Boulevard.The city said exploratory roadway work already ...
Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup sold in New Jersey and several other states has been recalled because it may contain undeclared shrimp, according to an announcement from Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, Massachusetts.The recall affects 24-ounce containers of the soup distributed to Whole Foods ...
NEW JERSEY- The Morristown boys lacrosse team has received the No. 10 spot in the upcoming NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 Boys Lacrosse Tournament. The Colonials will face No. 7 seed Hunterdon Central in the First Round.The seeds and match-ups for the First Round are:No. 1 seed Ridgewood vs No. 16 ...
EDISON, NJ — A fast-moving fire destroyed 20 apartments and left at least 45 tenants unable to return to their Marina Drive residences, according to a prepared statement from Mayor Sam Joshi.Fire officials and police are investigating the cause of Wednesday night’s 11 pm fire at Valley Manor ...
NEW JERSEY- The Morristown girls lacrosse team has received the No. 1 spot in the upcoming NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 Girls Lacrosse Tournament. The Colonials received a bye in the First Round and will play the winner of No. 8 vs. No. 9 seeds.The seeds and match-ups for the First Round are:No. 1 ...
Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup sold in New Jersey and several other states has been recalled because it may contain undeclared shrimp, according to an announcement from Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, Massachusetts.The recall affects 24-ounce containers of the soup distributed to Whole Foods ...
EDISON, NJ - May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and, at the Edison Public Library, an inspiring evening celebrating storytelling, resilience, and global journeys with two local authors is planned for Wednesday, May 27. Patrons are invited to stop by the North Edison ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A forecast of inclement weather for Saturday has forced the cancellation of the township's Memorial Day Parade.The Salute to Military Service Breakfast will proceed as scheduled at 7:30 a.m. The event will be held indoors at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building for registered ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s Memorial Day Parade returns on Monday for its 158th march through the borough. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. from CB West High School and ends at Doylestown Cemetery.What’s the schedule for the parade?Before the parade begins, there will be two flag-raising ceremonies.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Matthew Fornaro still remembers watching his father navigate the complexities of running a small business in Coral Springs. Those early observations planted a seed that would grow into a legal career dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and established businesses alike navigate ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Morris Plains officials are reminding residents that parking restrictions and road closures will be in place Saturday, May 23, for the borough’s annual Memorial Day Parade.To help ensure a safe and smooth parade route, no parking will be permitted beginning at 6 a.m. on several ...
CLARK, NJ — German theologian Martin Niemöller once wrote, “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out–because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out–because I was not a trade unionist . . . Then they came for me–and there was no one ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison girls lacrosse fell to West Morris, 14-3, on Thursday, May 21. West Morris took control early, scoring three goals in the first quarter and seven more in the second to build a 10-0 halftime lead. Madison got on the board in the third quarter with two goals and added another in ...
TRENTON, NJ — A Somerset man previously convicted of child exploitation offenses has been charged federally with attempted production and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.David Chapinski, 45, of Somerset, was arraigned ...
MADISON, NJ - Cranford baseball scored in five different innings Thursday on the way to an 11-0 victory over Madison.Cranford jumped out early with two runs in the first inning and added two more in the second to build a 4-0 lead. The Cougars added single runs in the fourth and sixth innings before ...
RARITAN, N.J. – The public is beginning to question the recent spate of resignations at the borough as council continues to sort out the terms of its most recent resignation.Several residents stood up to question council members on the trend, as Mayor Donald Tozzi pulled a resolution to approve the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for a new sport for the kids to get involved in? Signing kids up for sports can be a tough decision for parents, especially if they're not sure their child is going to like it. Well, the East Brunswick Recreation Department has the perfect solution. Come out to Youth ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Cedar Grove residents are invited to gather in remembrance and community spirit on Monday, May 25, as the township hosts its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Community Park beginning at 11:30 a.m.The event will pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to the ...
BERNARDS, NJ - The Millington Baptist Church celebrated its 175th anniversary on May 2, with residents, Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy, Bernards Township Mayor Anna Duarte McCarthy, Deputy Mayor John Tompkins, and the district director for Congressman Tom Kean Jr in attendance. The celebration included ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Crossroads Middle School's baseball team took the field on Monday, May 18 to take part in the annual North Brunswick Baseball/Softball Tournament at Community Park. The tournament is hosted each spring by North Brunswick Middle School. This spring both the Crossroads baseball ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough continues to tweak its streets to settle in the Courthouse Square development on Main Street, and to meet residents’ demands for parking accommodations on their streets.The borough council plans to introduce ordinances at the June 8 meeting to address the proposed ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The talents of two Roselle students were on full display Thursday evening as the 2026 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit began its countywide tour at the Springfield Public Library. Abraham Clark student Joseline Castillo and Grace Wilday Middle School student Briana Mejia ...
NEW JERSEY — While communities across the Garden State will honor fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation ...
Hackettstown, NJ — By the time Tanner Sullivan graduated from Centenary University on May 16, the Basking Ridge resident had already built an impressive résumé in radio, film and journalism.Sullivan, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication: Radio/Television/Film with a minor in ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - At the May 19 meeting of the Spotswood Board of Education, the board passed a proclamation educating the public about how the current healthcare benefit programs are paralyzing school districts. The Spotswood Board of Education's goal is to raise people's awareness of how school ...
READINGTON, NJ – What began as a question about how to make learning more meaningful has grown – quite literally – into a student-led environmental project drawing recognition, grant funding and community support across Readington Township.At the April 28 board of education meeting, Readington ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has declared a ‘State of Emergency,’ and now requests federal assistance after an unusual April freeze reportedly caused a $300 million loss in New Jersey’s crops. Unexpected freezing temperatures in April damaged the Garden State’s crop of peaches, cherries, ...