TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
May 22, 2026
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Essex scored five goals in the first quarter and went on to an 11-3 boys lacrosse victory over Mahwah on Thursday.Luca Tartara collected four goals and one assist for the Knights, who led, 6-1, at the half.Michael Corbo totaled three goals and two assists for West Essex.
HAMILTON, NJ - While rain may dampen some of the typical Memorial Day festivities, the unofficial start of summer also marks the kick-off to grilling season for many.Once again, the Hamilton Township Fire Department is sharing some grilling safety tips to help keep them from having to douse the ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Madison Apgar drove in three runs to lead Hunterdon Central to a 10-3 softball victory over Somerville on Thursday.Apgar went 3-for-4 with a double for Hunterdon Central (12-12) to raise her batting average to .403.Jessica Yip scored three runs and went 2-for-4 with a triple and an ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Donald Stewart Center for Early Childhood School No. 51 and Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson (JVJ) STEM Academy were recognized as 2026 National Schools of Character by Character.org. National Schools of Character illustrate how character development can be fully ...
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 ...
POMPANO BEACH — McNab Elementary School teacher Kent Lawlor is preparing to run 120 kilometers across the Sahara Desert (that's 75.56 miles!) later this year —a goal many adults might find incomprehensible, but one he hopes can teach important lessons to his students.This October, the McNab ...
‘Hope everyone has a great time at Richmondville Days’It’s time for the Richmondville Days celebration again, and I may not make it. It will be the 79th anniversary of my graduation from Richmondville Central High School, I believe. I have almost three more years until I reach one hundred. My tax ...
WARREN, NJ — Community organizations and residents still have time to sign up for the Warren Township Memorial Day Parade, with registration officially closing Friday, May 22.As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States this year, the Warren American Legion is encouraging ...
PATERSON, NJ - Two seniors from Paterson Public Schools have earned associate degrees from Passaic County Community College through the district’s Early College Program, school officials announced.Alan Benitez and Xavier Gonzalez, both students at Paterson STEAM High School, completed the milestone ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — Due to expected inclement weather, Watchung Borough’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony will now be held inside Borough Hall, borough officials announced.Residents are invited to join the Mayor and Borough Council as the community comes together to honor the brave men and women who made ...
TRENTON, NJ - A statewide Whole-Home Repairs Program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners and small landlords repair unsafe and deteriorating housing conditions would be created under legislation introduced recently by Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart.The legislation would provide grants to ...
In 2025, the New Jersey’s regulated cannabis industry generated more than $1.16 billion in sales and $67.5 million in sales tax. Illegal marijuana is not just a legal risk for business operators; it can also be dangerous for consumers. Unregulated products skip required safety testing, labeling ...
NEWARK, NJ - A Paterson-based cheese manufacturer admitted in federal court Thursday to “introducing adulterated queso fresco into interstate commerce” after its products were linked to a multistate listeria outbreak that sickened consumers and caused one death, federal officials ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School's (RHS) senior prom is almost here! On Thursday, May 28, stop by to see all the students in their tuxedos, suits, gowns, heels, and jewels at the Senior Prom 2026 Showcase prior to hopping into their fancy rides on the way to an evening of fun and festivities. The ...
PATERSON, NJ - Kennedy's baseball team rallied from an early deficit to defeat Elmwood Park 7-6 on Wednesday.Elmwood Park (10-13) built a 6-0 lead through the first two innings, scoring twice in the first and adding four more runs in the second inning. Matthew Barrios led the offensive effort with ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this week…Honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, schools will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.Field ...
NEW JERSEY — With temperatures expected to climb into the mid-90s this week and Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, New Jerseyans are being reminded to use water wisely as drought conditions continue across the state.Gov. Mikie Sherrill has emphasized the need for continued ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A man recently smoking cocaine from a pipe on a Coconut Creek grocery store bench took a few hits in front of police, claimed he was “God’s Warrior, and then fought officers attempting to arrest him.At about 9:35 a.m. on May 16, Coconut Creek police responded to the Publix at ...
HUDSON—The Columbia County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution supporting electric rate relief by the New York Legislature and calling for meaningful action to lower utility costs for residents across the state.The resolution, approved May 13, cites growing concern among Columbia ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Memorial Day is a holiday honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, is taking place this year on Monday, May 25. Memorial Day is a State and Federal holiday, so both State and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Alleging breaches of their name, image and likeness contracts, Florida Atlantic University is suing four former football players to recoup tens of thousands of dollars the university says it is owed after the student-athletes entered the transfer portal.On May 18, the university ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ –The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for individuals seeking a meaningful career in public service by joining their Communications Unit as a dispatcher.Under the leadership of Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler, the office is looking for motivated, detail-oriented ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Kellan Komline and Jack Braswell combined on a three-hitter to boost Bridgewater-Raritan to a 10-0 baseball victory over Montgomery at Diamond Nation on Thursday night.Komline struck out 11 batters and walked none in five two-hit innings. Braswell yielded one hit in two ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Memorial Day is a holiday honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, occurs this year on Monday, May 25.Memorial Day is a State and Federal holiday, so all State and Federal Offices ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The redevelopment of the Gomes property reached another milestone last week as the parking lot was fully paved and striped, Springfield administrator John Bussiculo announced at the May 12 Township Committee meeting.Striping was completed earlier last week, marking visible ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn’s annual Memorial Day Parade will take place Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m., with residents encouraged to decorate in red, white and blue.The parade will go from Millburn High School to Taylor Park, with a ceremony in Taylor Park concluding around 12:30 p.m.The parade ...
EDISON, NJ – Liam Goyette pitched a one-hitter to send Hunterdon Central to a 4-0 baseball victory over Edison on Thursday.Goyette struck out three batters, walked two and threw a total of 80 pitches in seven innings.Trevor Wallace went 2-for-2 with two RBI, one of them on a sacrifice fly when ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Whether or not Bridgewater-Raritan and Hillsborough’s boys’ volleyball teams will meet again for a fourth time this spring will be determined in the next couple of weeks.At least for now, Bridgewater-Raritan earned one emphatic distinction over the Raiders with round three ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual job fair on Tuesday, June 2, at the Student Recreation Center at Rider University.The free event, set to run from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., is expected to feature a number of organizations seeking staff, ...
WAYNE, NJ – Riley Daniolowicz scored four goals to lead Caldwell to an 11-2 boys lacrosse victory over Wayne Valley on Thursday.Jordan Gruzas collected three goals and three assists for the Chiefs, who outscored Wayne Valley, 7-2, in the second half. Ryder Weintraub had one goal and three assists ...