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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
May 14, 2026
CALDWELL, NJ — The condition and future of the James Caldwell High School fieldhouse came up for discussion at the Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education’s May 4 public budget hearing.The district has included a placeholder of $6 million in the 2026-27 budget for a full fieldhouse replacement, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — School lunch prices may be going up in Coral Springs next school year for the second year in a row. The Broward County Public Schools Board is expected to consider increases at a Tuesday meeting that would add $1 to the cost of lunch for students at all school levels, effective ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A student at Lenape High School has earned a prestigious National Merit Scholarship to be used toward their higher education experience. Jessica Yao has earned a $2,500 scholarship through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own funds. She intends to study Neuroscience ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) stood before a crowd of more than 100 at the American Legion Post in East Windsor on Monday evening, May 11 to hear directly from constituents. While he gave brief opening remarks, the majority of the evening was an opportunity for attendees to ...
PATERSON, NJ - Kennedy's softball team earned a 15-5 victory over Bergen Charter on Tuesday behind a strong performance from pitcher Mary Sanchez and contributions throughout the lineup.The Knights improved to 4-16 on the season with the win, while Bergen Charter moved to 1-10.Kennedy scored two ...
CLARK, NJ — Fourth-seeded Elizabeth stunned top-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood in a dramatic three-set semifinal match of the Union County Boys Volleyball Tournament at Arthur L. Johnson High School, ending the Raiders’ streak of seven consecutive county championships on Wednesday, May 13.In front of ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Nottingham scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to come away with a 7-6 baseball victory over Notre Dame on Tuesday.Luke Formica was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in the winning run. Danny Alonzo had an RBI double and Ethan Miller an RBI single ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex County will host its annual “Celebrate Middlesex County” event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roosevelt Park.The free, family-friendly event invites residents from across the county to explore the many programs, services, and departments that ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville Public Schools is introducing a new monthly forum aimed at strengthening communication and engagement between district leadership and the community.Beginning this month, Superintendent Dr. Patrick Pizzo will host “Community Conversations,” an open meeting series ...
Grab some fragrant fresh basil at the store or farmers market, or pick some from your garden, for this zippy summer recipe.This simple no-cook sauce is great on pasta or pizza. Try it on fish or chicken, or mix some into mayonnaise for a flavor-packed sandwich spread.If you have leftover pesto, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Festival of Books is inviting New Jersey high school students to showcase their creativity in its 2026 Teen Writing Contest, held as part of the festival’s 13th anniversary celebration.The annual contest encourages future writers to submit original work in one of ...
MADISON, NJ - Final preparations are underway at the Madison Community Pool as borough officials continue working toward the facility’s opening for the 2026 summer season.During Monday night’s borough council meeting, Council President John Forte said the past two weeks have been especially busy at ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Madison boys tennis came up just short in a tightly contested 3-2 loss to Morristown on Wednesday, May 13.Madison earned victories at third singles and second doubles in the close matchup.Josh Simkins battled back after losing the opening set to defeat Simon Beyer at third singles, ...
Grab some fragrant fresh basil at the store or farmers market, or pick some from your garden, for this zippy summer recipe.This simple no-cook sauce is great on pasta or pizza. Try it on fish or chicken, or mix some into mayonnaise for a flavor-packed sandwich spread.If you have leftover pesto, ...
Millburn, NJ – May 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director) welcomed supporters, artists, and community leaders to its 2026 Annual Gala, A Vision for the Future, on Friday, May 8, at the Hilton Short Hills, raising over $1.3 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Police Department is hiring school crossing guards to help students travel safely to and from school.The seasonal positions pay $51 per post and require guards to work one hour before and one hour after school.Applicants must have a clean background. The position ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown boys tennis earned a close 3-2 victory over Madison on Wednesday, May 13.Morristown picked up wins at first singles, second singles and first doubles to secure the match.At first singles, Alper Kumlu defeated Bryce Curey, 6-4, 6-5. Charlie Beyer added a hard-fought ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown softball picked up a 6-2 win over Montville on Wednesday, May 13.Morristown jumped out early, scoring four runs in the first inning to take control. The Colonials added one run in the third and another in the fourth to build a 6-0 lead before Montville scored twice in ...
MENDHAM, NJ - Morristown baseball came up just short in extra innings, falling to Mendham, 6-5, on Wednesday, May 13.Mendham took a 1-0 lead in the second inning before Morristown broke through with five runs in the fifth to move in front, 5-2. Mendham answered with three runs in the seventh to tie ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Borough Council introduced a proposed ordinance that would prohibit short-term rentals in the borough, with officials saying the measure is being fast-tracked ahead of FIFA World Cup events coming to New Jersey.The ordinance was introduced on first reading at the ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Daniel Gorab pitched a three-hitter to send West Essex to a 3-0 baseball victory over Columbia on Wednesday.Gorab struck out 10 batters and walked three in seven innings. He threw 98 pitches.CJ Fogg went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and one RBI for West Essex (15-6), which ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green joined county officials, residents and community advocates Tuesday to celebrate the reopening of several newly upgraded recreation facilities at Essex County Watsessing Park, emphasizing the importance of continued investments in spaces that directly ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council approved the promotion of two patrolmen to Sergeant, and one Sergeant to Lieutenant at the May 12th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council. Mayor Ron Kistner administered the Oath of Office to Sergeant Bradley Dussault, who was ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — Hasbrouck Heights Business Administrator Jenine Murray presented the district budget for the 2026-27 school year at the Board of Education meeting on Thursday, April 30. The total budget for the 2026-27 school year is $41,986,714. The majority of the expenditure is Direct ...
UNION, N.J. — Union High School recently celebrated its second annual Tomorrow’s Teachers Signing Day, recognizing students who plan to pursue careers in education and inspire future generations in the classroom.While signing day ceremonies are often associated with student-athletes committing to ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -Midland Park held off a seventh-inning rally attempt by Wood-Ridge to defeat the Blue Devils, 9-6, in an NJIC Meadowlands Division baseball game on Wednesday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge falls to 14-11 on the season, 6-4 in the Meadowlands. Midland Park ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: Students at Indian Hill School in Holmdel are proving that innovation and community spirit can go hand in hand. The school—serving grades 4 through 6—recently hosted its highly anticipated Entrepreneur Club Spring Market Day, drawing hundreds of visitors to the atrium at Bell Works, ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – Colts Neck advanced in the first round of the Shore Conference Tournament with a 5-2 baseball victory over Middletown North on Wednesday.Colts Neck (16-7), which only totaled four hits, scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning, then two in the sixth inning after ...
BELMAR, NJ – One of the Jersey Shore’s most anticipated annual traditions returns this coming weekend as the 38th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival takes over Silver Lake Park at Ferruggiaro Park in Belmar.Running from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, the longtime festival will once again ...
BELMAR, NJ – One of the Jersey Shore’s most anticipated annual traditions returns this coming weekend as the 38th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival takes over Silver Lake Park at Ferruggiaro Park in Belmar.Running from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, the longtime festival will once again ...