TOP LOCAL News
By TOM BOUD
May 18, 2026
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Council approved the $29.8 million borough budget with a 2.9% tax increase on May 6, 2026. The average homeowner will pay about $76 more annually for the 2026 municipal levy. During the meeting, Council President Frank Matthews said the 2.9% tax boost is “a pretty ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County proudly presents its 2026 lineup of Plays-in-the-Park shows featuring local renditions of three popular Broadway musicals at Roosevelt Park from June through August.This summer’s Plays-in-the-Park performances will be “All Shook Up,” “1776,” and “Guys & Dolls" at ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of May 18 - May 22. Related Articles:Kenilworth Public Library May 2026 Children's Events Have a news tip, feedback or story idea? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net.TAPinto Kenilworth is ...
Girls on the Run Vermont (GOTRVT), a statewide nonprofit organization for girls in 3rd-8th grade, will be culminating its spring season with a joyful 5K event at the Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 that will celebrate the accomplishments of over 525 participants from ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The North Hunterdon Lions baseball team three-peated as Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament baseball champions by defeating the Hunterdon Central Red Devils by a score of 5 to 3 on Tuesday, May 12th at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.The Lions' Brooks Lunger and Jadon Krisanda ...
HUDSON–The Hudson Common Council voted in favor of a five-year renewal with Chargepoint for electric vehicle chargers in the city. Mayor Joseph Ferris approved the contract the following day.“Under Rich Volo’s leadership of the Conservation Advisory Council (CAC), the city continues to adopt ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A new K-9 team is ready to get to work in Mercer County!In a Monday morning message, Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler praised the graduation of Sheriff's K-9 Officer Terry King and "K-9 Shadow", who recently graduated from the New Jersey State Police Canine Training Academy ...
DAYTONA, FL — The Lenape High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program recently achieved a significant milestone, as the students participated in a prestigious national competition for the first time in school history.Lenape JROTC participated in the National High School Drill ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Police Department announced the recent passing of retired Sergeant Alfred Gunderson.He served the PPD for 38 years. Spending most of his career with the Traffic Division, leaders honor him for his dedication, highlighting his involvement in children's safety programs, ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the New Jersey State Police, and the Division of Criminal Justice announced on Friday, May 15 that criminal charges were filed against 13 individuals – including 5 Burlington County residents – accused of operating a human trafficking ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — When David Alvas talks about martial arts, he spends far less time discussing punches and kicks than leadership, communication, and confidence.That philosophy has shaped USK Karate since the program first began in 1995 — and it continues to drive the Coral Springs-based school ...
West Haven, VT - It may have been postponed twice by inclement weather, but the Matt Bilodeau Memorial Race, also known as the “Matty B 32,” was worth the wait. 25 of the top sportsman modified drivers in the Northeast signed in to Devil’s Bowl Speedway to vie for the $3,200 winner’s purse on ...
May 8A 16-year-old Proctor boy was killed when his vehicle left the road and struck a tree on Creek Road in Clarendon. Jacob Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation by Vermont State Police.May 12Vermont State Police are investigating a vandalism incident on ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — History and community came together on a warm spring afternoon as the Mountainside Restoration Committee hosted its annual, and much anticipated, “Steeped in History” Boston Tea Party on the patio of the historic Levi Cory House on Constitution Plaza.This year’s event was held in ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district held its annual budget hearing and Meet the Candidates Night last week as voters prepared to head to the polls this Tuesday.Voters will determine the fate of the $58,224,892 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year, which was adopted by the board ...
WARREN, NJ — The Warren Township Committee has advanced an ordinance that would prohibit data centers as a permitted use in all zoning districts throughout the township, officials announced at the last meeting. The ordinance, approved on first reading, is intended as a proactive planning measure ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The four-day Family Fair is back at Wilde Memorial Park: June 10-13!This has become a springtime staple in Glen Rock at Wilde Park on South Maple Avenue across from the Ambulance Corps building.Hours: Wednesday, June 10 - 5:30 to 10pmThursday, June 11 - 5:30 to 10pmFriday, June 12 - ...
Dear Rusty: I turn 65 this November 2026. Someone told me I need to set up a Social Security account at least three months ahead of time before applying for Medicare for the first time. I do not intend to take any Social Security benefits until, perhaps, age 67 or later. Please advise and thank ...
Princeton, NJ – The elegant ballroom at the Present Day Club was filled to capacity with fashionably-dressed attendees for an artists reception on Friday evening, May 15. The event was an exhibition entitled "Docents on the Wall," which featured the art of docents from Princeton University Art ...
As Christians, we have been given spiritual insight about the power of words and how critical it is to be careful and watch what we say. In the third chapter of James, we read about the potential dangers of the tongue. It discusses how we can use bits in the mouths of horses to control them and how ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Ridgewood rallied, scoring 10 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, to defeat Wood-Ridge, 13-7, in the semi-final round of the Bergen Invitational Girls Softball Tournament at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Even though the game was played in Wood-Ridge, Ridgewood was the home ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Local high school student Emily Park was awarded a National Merit Scholarship (NMSC®) of $2500, according to a press release.Emily attends Ridgewood High school and listed a probable career as “neurosurgery”.The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more ...
GREENVILLE — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to have the final say on the Greenville school budget and board of education election.The Greenville Board of Education held its annual budget hearing May 5 for the proposed 2026-27 school budget.Interim District Superintendent Todd Hilgendorff ...
ALBANY—New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers that turtles are nesting in May and June and encourages motorists to “Give Turtles a Brake.” Turtles are often spotted on or near roads this time of year as they search for ...
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MADISON, NJ - Fire departments from Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains were among the mutual aid agencies that assisted Madison firefighters during a basement fire on Kings Road Tuesday evening.At approximately 7 p.m., the Morris County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting ...
As Christians, we have been given spiritual insight about the power of words and how critical it is to be careful and watch what we say. In the third chapter of James, we read about the potential dangers of the tongue. It discusses how we can use bits in the mouths of horses to control them and how ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison firefighters contained a basement fire at a Kings Road home this past week, preventing the flames from spreading to neighboring houses or causing major damage, officials said.At approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening, the Morris County Communications Center received a 911 ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A coordinated aggressive-driving enforcement detail is planned for Friday, May 22, as officers from Passaic and Morris County agencies prepare for the start of Memorial Day weekend traffic.The effort was announced by the Passaic County Aggressive Driver Task Force in a public ...