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By TAPINTO CHATHAM STAFF
May 18, 2026
CHATHAM, NJ – Senior left-hander Justin Zigon pitched four innings to earn his fifth mound win and his Chatham teammates backed him with an 11-hit attack in Monday's 14-4 baseball victory vs. Mendham at CHS.Zigon (5-1) allowed three runs and four hits, striking out five and walking three before ...
BerlinCongressional Office HoursA representative of Congressman Josh Rileywill be at the Berlin Free Town Library on Wednesday, May 20 from 2-4 p.m. Community members are invited to stop by to learn mor about what services to office provides and receive assistance with questions or issues involving ...
SPARTA, NJ – Yet again the township council voted to table Ordinance 26-06 that would rescind the two-year look-back tax refund for 100% disabled veterans.As the ordinance was introduced for its hearing, councilman Neill Clark immediately requested the motion to table it because he wants to ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents, As we move through May, welcoming the beautiful spring weather here in Monmouth County, I hope all the mothers throughout our community had a very Happy Mother’s Day, enjoying quality time with family, loved ones, and those who mean the most to them.One of the ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Candidates seeking to run for Melbourne Beach mayor in the Nov. 3 election may qualify Aug. 10-14 for the three-year term, according to the Town of Melbourne Beach.Mayor Alison Denningon is serving the current term, which expires in November 2026.The qualifying period opens at ...
TROY – The City of Troy’s splash pads are now up and running all across city parks in time for Memorial Day Weekend and amid high temperatures during the week.Mayor Carmello Mantello said, “The forecast for this week includes high temperatures, reaching upwards of 95 degrees. In anticipation of the ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Top-seeded Sayreville rallied for a 4-2 victory over East Brunswick in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament semifinals on Monday, advancing to the championship game against St. Thomas Aquinas.The Bombers (22-1) overcame a 1-0 deficit and snapped East Brunswick’s nine-game ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — In honor of National Police Week, Mayor Brian Wahler presented a proclamation to the Piscataway Police Department during Thursday night’s Township Council meeting, recognizing the department’s ongoing dedication to protecting and serving the community.Wahler presented the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham girls lacrosse team took on Mendham on Monday at Haas Field. At first glance, this may have seemed like just a typical scheduled game, but it represented much more. The game was played in honor of Bailey Buell, a 9-year-old Chatham girl who passed away in January 2024 ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Last Thursday students at Montville Township’s Robert R. Lazar Middle School were filled with excitement in anticipation of the 11th biennial Living Lessons: Voices, Visions and Values program. Living Lessons is a unique program that began in 2005 and brings together Lazar ...
TROY - Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly has announced Thomas Grimsley, 47, of Oneonta, plead guilty to predatory sexual assault, a class A-II felony. The Defendant sexually assaulted two children over a period of several years. Both children were under the age of 11 when the ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Westfield High School girls track and field team competed in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 competition May 15-16 at Ridge High School.The Blue Devils finished sixth overall with a team score of 39.33. Ridge won the event with a commanding score of 122, followed by ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Local law enforcement agencies are teaming up this Memorial Day weekend to ensure regional roads stay safe during what is historically one of the busiest and most dangerous travel windows of the year.The Hackettstown Police Department announced it will conduct a high-visibility ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Michael Arvanites pitched a five-inning two-hitter and drove in three runs to lead Caldwell to a 10-0 baseball victory over Morristown-Beard on Monday.Arvanites threw just 50 pitches, walking two and striking out one. He was 1-for-2 with a walk at the plate.Dante Placenti scored ...
HOOSICK FALLS – Just hours before an the dismissal of an Official Misconduct conviction was to take effect, Acting State Supreme Justice Noel Mendez halted another judge’s order that adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (known as an ACOD) should go forward. Had Mendez not acted, the charge ...
UNION, NJ – Johnny Velez drove in four runs to lead Union to a 15-5 baseball victory over Keyport on Monday.Velez went 2-for-4 with his eighth home run of the season. Nick Bertolotti went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI for Union (10-15).Jayden Walton had two hits and two RBI for the Farmers ...
GRANVILLE - The Friends of the Pember Library are inviting the community to take part in their upcoming Bags, Buttons & Bows fundraiser sale June 5–6 at the Pember, 33 West Main St., Granville.The sale will feature a fun assortment of donated handbags, scarves, costume jewelry and accessories.
OLD BRIDGE, NJ – Top-seeded Sayreville eliminated fifth-seeded East Brunswick in the semifinal round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament with a 4-2 softball victory over the Bears on Monday night.Sayreville (22-1) erased a 1-0 deficit with two runs in the fourth inning and two more in ...
TROY - Hudson Valley Community Collegeheld its 72nd annual Commencement exercises, honoring more than 1,600 graduates on campus at the McDonough Sports Complex in Troy on Saturday, May 16. The event was split into three ceremonies, organized by program of study, including all degree and certificate ...
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that the Essex County Office of Public Health Management is expanding its use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), predictive analytics and machine learning technologies to prepare for emerging public health emergencies ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Drivers are being advised to avoid a section of Riva Avenue on Tuesday, May 19, as road construction is expected to impact traffic for much of the day.The affected area is Riva Avenue between Hardenburg Lane and the Milltown Borough border. The traffic advisory will be in ...
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), in partnership with Iglesia Union, has announced its upcoming Soccer Power Camp, scheduled to take place this summer from July 13 to July 17 at the South Toms River Athletic Fields.The five-day evening camp is open to young ...
SOUTH TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), in partnership with Iglesia Union, has announced its upcoming Soccer Power Camp, scheduled to take place this summer from July 13 to July 17 at the South Toms River Athletic Fields.The five-day evening camp is open to young ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph girls lacrosse team started off 2026, coming out of the gate with a 3-1 record, which was a huge turnaround from the 2025 season that started 1-5. Since then, however, they have been on a bit of an up and down roller coaster – including a three-game slide in their most ...
AUSCHWITZ, POLAND — The grass in the back of Auschwitz-Birkenau is bright green.If you didn’t know where you were, it might look peaceful.But beneath that ground are the ashes of countless people who were murdered here.Last month, Leon Fooksman, publisher of TAPinto Boca Raton, traveled for 10 days ...
Our lead story this morning deals with the May 6 shooting that according to Troy Police has now turned into a homicide investigation. Also in our newsletter:HVCC held its graduation ceremony this past week, and we have a reportThe legal struggles involving the former Hoosick Falls Police Chief have ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Watchung Hills erupted for 12 runs on 13 hits Monday night to defeat Westfield, 12-1, and improve to 21-3 on the season. Olivia Videla contributed both in the circle and at the plate, earning the win after striking out five over four innings, allowing just one run and no hits. She ...
WESTFIELD — With every footfall, participants in this year’s Greta’s Run 5K and Memorial Walk came together to fundraise, use their muscles and remind everyone that grief is never something to go through alone.Greta’s Run, held for the 13th time, was founded in memory of Greta Schoenemann, a ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Salmon Platter, Veggies & Mashed Potatoes $15.50Eggplant Parmigiana over Angel Hair, Garlic Bread $15.50Roast Beef and Copper Cheddar, topped with Sautéed Onions, Mayo and Baby Greens ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Beginning Thursday, May 21st, Prevention Resources and Oceans Family Success Center will host an 11-week program titled “Strengthening Families.”This program, centered on weekly sessions for strengthening family growth, communication and support, is open to families in Neptune ...