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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
May 21, 2026
ESSEX FELLS, NJ – Mayor Edward Davis, the Essex Fells Town Council, and Chief Darren Volker promoted Det. Jonathan Berger to the rank of Sergeant on May 19. “Congratulations Sergeant Berger and thank you for your continued dedication to the Essex Fells Police Department,” Volker said in a Facebook ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Flemington Police have issued a traffic alert for Friday, May 22, due to a large funeral service taking place in the borough.Residents, businesses and visitors should expect temporary road closures, no-parking restrictions and traffic delays in the Main Street and East Main Street ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Two community members whose lives and volunteer work have centered around helping families through unimaginable loss will be honored during the upcoming “A Night of Impact: The Madd Ox Benefit” on Thursday, June 4, at the Cranford Social.This year’s event will recognize Diane ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — Somerset Hills YMCA celebrated the conclusion of the 34th season of its Saturdays in Motion program with a luau-themed dance on May 2, honoring both the children and volunteers who participate in the long-running special needs recreation program.The event, hosted by the Somerset ...
VERONA, NJ - Residents interested in lowering their energy costs and learning more about clean energy options are invited to attend a Community Solar workshop hosted by Sustainable Verona on June 9 at the Verona Community Center.The event will feature two workshop sessions designed to educate ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - A competitive race is shaping up in Elizabeth’s Ward 2, where candidates are making their case to voters ahead of this year’s City Council election.Three candidates are vying for the open council seat: Jerry Jacobs has served on the Elizabeth Board of Education since 2018, currently ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City officials are moving forward with a proposed camera-assisted parking enforcement pilot program aimed at cracking down on double-parking, blocked bike lanes and crosswalks, and other traffic violations that city leaders say have contributed to safety concerns on local ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In coordination with the soon to be considered launch of a camera-assisted parking enforcement system, Jersey City officials have launched a parking survey.The survey, which can be found and completed by clicking here, is intended to help officials better understand current ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents are waking up to cooler temperatures, but according to a Nixle from the South Brunswick Police Department on Thursday morning, the storm cleanup continues. Wednesday evening's quick-moving storms took out trees and power in parts of South Brunswick Township.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents are waking up to cooler temperatures, but according to a Nixle from the South Brunswick Police Department on Thursday morning, the storm cleanup continues. Wednesday evening's quick-moving storms took out trees and power in parts of South Brunswick Township.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents are waking up to cooler temperatures, but according to a Nixle from the South Brunswick Police Department on Thursday morning, the storm cleanup continues. Wednesday evening's quick-moving storms took out trees and power in parts of South Brunswick Township.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A violent neighborhood dispute involving bleach, pepper spray, a stun gun, and multiple alleged assaults resulted in several adults and a juvenile being charged following an investigation by the Phillipsburg Police Department. According to a police report obtained by TAPinto ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson officials are seeking up to $5 million in federal funding to complete a comprehensive renovation of the Riverside Vets Recreation Center, the city’s only dedicated senior recreation facility and an official polling location.The Paterson City Council introduced a resolution ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson will seek nearly $1.7 million in state Urban Enterprise Zone funding for park improvements and business development initiatives following City Council approval of two resolutions tied to neighborhood revitalization and economic activity.The approved resolutions authorize the ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—An out-of-control Halloween party has led to charges for a Warrington couple accused of providing alcohol for minors last year.On Oct. 31, 2025, at about 9 p.m., Warrington police went to the 300 block of Joelle Court for the report of a large party with underage drinking.
BOCA RATON, FL — The voices speaking on behalf of developers will soon be on the record in Boca Raton.The city council is scheduled to consider a new ordinance or local law at its meeting Tuesday, May 26 that would require developers to identify anyone authorized to communicate with city officials ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Job seekers should brush up their resume and practice their networking skills to prepare to attend the annual Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce's Job Fair. During the 2025 job fair, hundreds of job seekers and more than 50 businesses connected during the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Progress continues on the Caldwell Place culvert reconstruction, with the project currently tracking toward a June 26 completion date, Springfield administrator John Bussiculo reported during the May 12 Township Committee meeting.Township engineer Mike Disko provided additional ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Criminal charges have been filed against a Mount Laurel man accused of intimidating and harassing a woman in the community, according to the Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD.)The Department says that at approximately 6:26 p.m. on Monday, May 18, police officers were called to ...
MILLBURN, NJ — In a 4–1 vote at its May 19 meeting, the Millburn Township Committee authorized the Planning Board to begin an investigation into whether two long‑vacant downtown buildings qualify as an Area in Need of Redevelopment, potentially clearing the way for condemnation and demolition.The ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — One of the most popular annual events to take place in Bordentown City is happening next month.The Bordentown Historical Society's 2026 History in Bloom Garden Tour will be taking place on Saturday, June 6 from 11AM to 4PM throughout Bordentown City. The self-guided walking ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Seminole Coconut Creek Education Foundation recently presented $128,000 in scholarships to 160 graduating seniors from two Coconut Creek schools.Earlier this month, the foundation presented the scholarship at ceremonies held at Monarch High School and Coconut Creek High ...
GERMANTOWN—The Germantown Central School District’s 2026-2027 budget passed, along with the two propositions on the ballot at their annual election on May 19.The $18,488,848 budget passed with 270 yes votes to 240 no votes. The bus and vehicle reserve proposition also passed, 284 yes to 223 no ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Parking meters across Bayonne are not accepting credit cards until further notice due to a processing issue that requires a software upgrade to the meter system, a notice from Bayonne City Hall said on Wednesday. The statement advised, however, that parking meters remain operational ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invited South Plainfield residents to attend an open forum on May 19 at the South Plainfield Senior Center to ask questions and voice concerns about the Cornell-Dubilier Electronics Superfund Site cleanup at 333 Hamilton Boulevard.
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Despite a soggy forecast, hundreds of runners are expected to hit the streets of Doylestown on Saturday for the town’s annual 5K and fun run.The 33rd annual rain-or-shine event will feature a one-mile fun run that kicks off at 9 a.m. and a more traditional 5K that starts at 9:30 a.m.
RIVERSIDE, NJ – Nottingham had a pair of three-run innings en route to a 7-2 baseball victory over Riverside on Wednesday.Joe Septak went 3-for-3 with a run batted in and a run scored for Nottingham (12-12), which scored three runs in the top of the first inning and three in the fourth to take a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City resident and longtime educator Jeffrey Dessources has been appointed to a newly expanded leadership role focused on creating opportunities for the city’s young people.Mayor James Solomon announced on Wednesday that Dessources will serve as Director of Innovation for ...
TRENTON, NJ — The second-seeded Steinert softball team took an early lead on Tuesday and then held on after the game was resumed on Wednesday to defeat top-seeded Allentown, 3-2, to win the Colonial Valley Conference Tournament championship at Armstrong Park.Steinert (19-4) scored two runs in the ...