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By MICHAEL DAIGLE
May 15, 2026
FLEMINGTON – The borough council approved, May 11, a 2026 municipal budget that absorbed significant health care cost increases, but made key steps to reduce the borough’s overall debt.The result was a tax rate decrease, but one coupled with a jump in the value of an average home that created a ...
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 ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - This year's annual Spotswood High School spring musical was Disney's Frozen. The four-run performance was a huge hit and has garnered accolades for the Spotswood Troupers at the upcoming fourth annual Carteret Marquee Awards on Monday, May 18. Now, two members of the Spotswood ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Township Council adopted the township’s amended 2026 municipal budget on Monday, May 11, 2026, night, approving an $89,410,071.66 spending plan after a budget amendment that changed several revenue and appropriation lines but kept the total budget amount ...
NEW JERSEY — Communities across the country have joined together this week to recognize and thank their local police departments during National Police Week 2026, honoring the men and women who serve and protect neighborhoods every day. From small towns to large cities, local law enforcement ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex College held its 59th Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 11th, at Jersey Mike’s Arena on the Rutgers University campus in Piscataway. Graduates from the Middlesex College Class of 2026 are diverse in age, background, accomplishments, and goals. The 1,616 students ...
“The simplest pleasures in life brought Angel and Daniela great joy. They would often explore local hiking trails finding beauty in nature. They made time to have gatherings in their home and to visit family and friends no matter how near or far. Anyone who knew Angel and Daniela were touched by ...
“The simplest pleasures in life brought Angel and Daniela great joy. They would often explore local hiking trails finding beauty in nature. They made time to have gatherings in their home and to visit family and friends no matter how near or far. Anyone who knew Angel and Daniela were touched by ...
Editor's Note: This article is part one of a series.HACKENSACK, NJ — Myrna Gotrell has proudly served the Hackensack community for over 20 years.Immigrating to Hackensack from her birthplace of Jamaica at 13-years-old, she has been a resident for more than 30 years. Starting as a PTA volunteer at ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The classic lines of William Shakespeare leapt off the page and onto the stage this week as 130 students from Rahway Academy’s 7th and 8th grades embarked on a cultural journey to the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC). The trip provided a vibrant, live-action encounter with ...
FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. — The St. Matthias School community came together May 12 for its annual Celebration of the Arts, an evening dedicated to showcasing the creativity and artistic talents of students throughout the school.Families and guests toured the school building to view student artwork ...
EDISON, NJ — The family-owned Stelton Restaurant – a long-time Plainfield Avenue landmark – is to end five decades of service to its diner customers after Memorial Day weekend.Owners of this popular eatery at 433 Plainfield Ave. will reportedly lease the building to become a QuickChek convenience ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The varsity jacket draped over the back of a chair in New Brunswick High School athletic director Garret Conger’s office had some scuff marks on the sleeves and some bits of straw wedged into its fibers.It didn’t look too bad, though, considering it had been lying on a patch of ...
BAYONNE, NJ — The Bayonne Police Department has arrested a Paterson man in connection with a fraudulent “grandparent scam” that targeted an elderly Bayonne resident, authorities announced.According to police, officers responded to the victim’s home after receiving a report of fraud. During the ...
Whitehouse Station, NJ – The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce held its 110th Annual Meeting at the Ryland Inn on Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026.Hunterdon County Clerk Mary Melfi led the crowd gathered for the Pledge of Allegiance. Other notable dignitaries in attendance for the Huntedon ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Some people leave a mark on a school. Basil Pizzuto left one on a generation.Ridgewood High School (RHS) announced the renaming of Heermance Place to Pizzuto Way, a permanent tribute to the late Basil Pizzuto, beloved math teacher, Lead Grade Advisor, and Assistant Principal, who ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison will honor fallen military members with its annual Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremonies on Monday, May 25.The parade will step off at 9 a.m. from Lower James Park, located at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Park Avenue.Before the parade, two ceremonies will be ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Avenues in Motion will host a free Kids Learn to Ride program on Sunday, May 17, at Mennen Sports Arena. The program is open to children ages 5 to 13 and teaches participants the balance-first method of bike riding.Three sessions will be offered: 10 to 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. to ...
KEYPORT, NJ — A community town hall meeting has been organized to address growing concerns about public health, environmental safety, and unanswered questions tied to the former Aeromarine property. Sign up for free HAZLET/KEYPORT news HERE. Meeting details below⬇️This comes after a suspected ...
KEYPORT, NJ — A community town hall meeting has been organized to address growing concerns about public health, environmental safety, and unanswered questions tied to the former Aeromarine property. Sign up for free HAZLET/KEYPORT news HERE. Meeting details below⬇️This comes after a suspected ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge High School girls lacrosse team secured a spot in the Somerset County Tournament semifinals with a commanding 14-4 victory over Bernards on Tuesday night at home.Ridge (11-3) came out firing, building a 6-0 advantage after the opening quarter and extending the lead to ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — An audit by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller found that Bonnie Brae, a residential treatment provider serving youth in Liberty Corner, failed to adequately document required clinical and support services under its Medicaid contracts and must repay more than $1.5 ...
KEYPORT, NJ — A community town hall meeting has been organized to address growing concerns about public health, environmental safety, and unanswered questions tied to the former Aeromarine property. Sign up for free HAZLET/KEYPORT news HERE. Meeting details below⬇️This comes after a suspected ...
LINDEN, N.J. — Linden-based amateur boxer Andriy Lishchuk has been ranked among the top youth boxers in the United States at 165 pounds by USA Boxing following his silver medal performance at the USA Boxing International Open.Lishchuk, 18, earned a national ranking of no. 8 after advancing to the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Somerset County residents looking to safely dispose of sensitive documents will have an opportunity to do so during the upcoming Operation Secure Shred event on Saturday, May 16.The free shredding event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until the shredding trucks reach ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Michaela Whelan of Mountainside has been named a 2026 Union County SHERO Award recipient, an honor recognizing women whose leadership, service and dedication have made a meaningful impact in their communities.The award, presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners, ...
VERONA/CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Troop 20144 is giving back to local animal shelters this month through a community-wide donation drive aimed at collecting much-needed supplies for shelter animals.The donation project will run through May 29, with all collected items being donated to local shelters serving ...
NEW PROVIDENCE - Give your unused bikes and sewing machines a new home by bringing them to Faith Lutheran Church’s collection for Pedals for Progress (P4P) and Sewing Peace on Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Adult and children’s bicycles in rideable or repairable condition are ...
NEW PROVIDENCE - Give your unused bikes and sewing machines a new home by bringing them to Faith Lutheran Church’s collection for Pedals for Progress (P4P) and Sewing Peace on Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Adult and children’s bicycles in rideable or repairable condition are ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — A former Hillside police officer has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison in connection with a 2021 motor vehicle crash in Tinton Falls that claimed the lives of a husband and wife with deep ties to Monmouth County. John P. McClave III, of Toms River, was sentenced before ...