TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO BORDENTOWN STAFF
May 15, 2026
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Support the Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) Marching Scotties while getting a chance to win great prizes, all at the same time.The BRHS Band Boosters, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is currently running a Band Raffle to benefit the Marching Scotties. A $10 raffle ticket ...
Health fair offers fun, fitness, movement, educationCHATHAM—Columbia County Pathways to Recovery and the Northern Columbia Rotary present “Health At Any Age,” a free community health fair at 1 Taconic Place, Chatham (entrance in back), Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Join local organizations for ...
Recently, a lull occurred in my usually hectic schedule. All items on The Queen’s Royal Request List had been completed, I’d already gotten the mail and made my daily run to the grocery store. I was looking at the possibility of almost a half hour of free time. Not being one to squander this rare ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The deadline for members of the community to give the town council their feedback on the proposed Tamaques Park redesign has been extended by three weeks, according to the mayor.“Thanks to everyone who has already provided input on the proposed elements of the Tamaques Park Design ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Our Lady of Peace Parish has launched a new Young Adult Ministry, known as YAM, bringing together men and women in their 20s and 30s from New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Summit and the surrounding area for a community built around three core pillars: faith, social ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Our Lady of Peace Parish has launched a new Young Adult Ministry, known as YAM, bringing together men and women in their 20s and 30s from New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Summit and the surrounding area for a community built around three core pillars: faith, social ...
To the Editor:Being a member of a school board is a crucial but often thankless task. Those who step forward to serve do so not for the money (the position is unpaid) nor for the status (can “you” name all nine?), but for a genuine love of our community and its children.RCSTA is pleased to support ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Recreation Department is inviting residents to come out to the special grand opening of the new inclusive playground at Lenape Park on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will officially open the play space which was designed for children of ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Charges in connection with two crashes in South Brunswick Township that resulted in fatalities have been announced this week. The first involved an early morning accident on Route One North on April 19. Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the New Jersey State Police, and the Division of Criminal Justice announced on Friday, May 15 criminal charges filed against 13 individuals – including two Mount Laurel residents who are considered to be organization leaders – accused of ...
RED BANK, NJ: At the May 14 council meeting, Jennifer Garcia and her husband, Alberto, read a letter from their daughter Eva, a Rutgers University student, about the tragic death of Terry Haupt. Haupt, 16, was accidentally struck and killed by an NJ Transit train early on Wednesday morning.Jennifer ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—State Sen. Steve Santarsiero this week said that he was one of 20 Pennsylvania Democrats who appeared on a hit list issued by a Lebanon County man who made violent threats against the legislators and talked about a “Memorial Day operation.”The man, 42-year-old Adam Berryhill, created ...
RAVENA — Children at the RCS Community Library came face-to-face with reptiles from around the world during a recent educational program hosted by reptile expert Jessica Shea of Reptile Adventure.The hands-on event gave youngsters the opportunity to learn about and pet a variety of animals, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — For four innings Thursday night at Kean University, Summit’s offense was held in check as Brearley pitcher Gia Pirozzi kept the Union County Tournament semifinal scoreless in a tight pitchers’ duel.Then the Hilltoppers broke through.No. 6 Summit scored four runs in the bottom of the ...
CLARK, NJ – The Union boys volleyball team was eliminated in the semifinal round of the Union County Tournament when Westfield knocked off the Farmers, 25-23, 25-20, on Wednesday.Evan Espino finished with10 kills, two blocks and nine digs for Union (16-8). Jeremy Archelus had 20 assists, five digs ...
To the Editor:Our local public safety depends on our Sheriff’s Department responding to residents’ needs quickly and professionally. I applaud Columbia County Sheriff Jackie Salvatore’s continued rejection of a 287(g) agreement, deputizing local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE immigration ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Charges in connection with two crashes in South Brunswick Township that resulted in fatalities have been announced this week. The first involved an early morning accident on Route One North on April 19. Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police ...
KINDERHOOK—The third annual Original Kinderhook Black Family Reunion and Pinkster Fest takes place at Rothermel Park, 19 Rothermel Lane, Saturday, May 16, noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free.In this time of erasure, support of Black History is more important than ever. From their arrival with the ...
HELMETTA/SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Yard sale lovers will want to put Spotswood and Helmetta on the list for the upcoming weekend. Both Helmetta and Spotswood are holding their annual spring borough-wide yard sale weekends on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following are the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Patrons are invited to travel the country through some of America’s finest landscape paintings.The Ridgewood Public Library will celebrate the nation’s history and natural beauty through the works of Thomas Cole, Frederic Edwin Church, Albert Bierstadt and others.Taking place on ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Madison Monkowski scored four goals and passed for one assist to lead South Brunswick to a 13-8 girls lacrosse victory over Sayreville on Thursday.Gianna Borges finished with three goals and Dulcinea Solomons and Nayla Mincey had two goals apiece for South Brunswick ...
Recently, a lull occurred in my usually hectic schedule. All items on The Queen’s Royal Request List had been completed, I’d already gotten the mail and made my daily run to the grocery store. I was looking at the possibility of almost a half hour of free time. Not being one to squander this rare ...
BARNEGAT — Barnegat Townhship Det. Sgt. Vincent Damiano and Lt. Jeffery Ryan completed the 13-week New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command & Leadership Academy. The rigorous program was developed in partnership with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.Chief Carroll, who ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway High School PTO is working hard to bring back Project Graduation for the Class of 2026! You can help make this possible.As the PTO puts it, Project Graduation is a “safe, drug-free, and adult-supervised alternative that celebrates our students' achievements while keeping ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ—Mike Policastro has been around the sport of baseball for, literally, a lifetime.He was an excellent player himself, both at Bloomfield High and later, Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he is now a member of that school's Hall of Fame.Policastro would later sign with the Chicago ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Friends of the Little Falls Public Library are preparing for the return of Open Mic Night later this month, bringing live entertainment, raffles, and community fundraising together for a second year.The 2nd Annual Open Mic Night is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, from 3 to 7 ...
MADISON, NJ - Seniors, families, caregivers and community members are invited to attend “Aging Well: A Community Day for Seniors” on Friday, May 29, at the Madison Community House.The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 25 Cook Avenue. Walk-ins are welcome, and attendees may stop by ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Teri DiGrande Insurance Agency is using May’s Small Business Insurance Month as a reminder for residents and business owners to review their coverage, including pet medical insurance, business insurance and personal policies.The Morris Plains-based agency, located at 442 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...