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By TAPINTO HAMILTON STAFF
May 13, 2026
HAMILTON, NJ - “Fresh finds and food trucks” will be part of the Hamilton Township Public Library’s annual Spring Flea Market on Sunday, May 17.The market will also offer visitors the chance to discover hidden gems, unique treasures, and great deals while supporting the local community.Shoppers can ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A Mountainside resident came before the Borough Council recently to raise concerns about bikes and e-bikes being brought onto the tennis and pickleball courts at Deerfield School, saying the activity has created safety concerns and damage to borough recreational facilities.The ...
MADISON, NJ – After playing one of the best games of his brilliant boys lacrosse career for Chatham, All-American midfielder Shep Boyd summed up the sentiment for his team: “Public schools, family, private schools not so much.”No. 2-seeded Chatham struck a blow for public school teams in New Jersey ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The township’s Arts Advisory Committee is collecting community feedback to help shape the future of arts and culture in Montclair, starting with a social meet-and-greet on Thursday, May 28 at Sankofa Cafe.The free public gathering is open to artists, arts organizations, creative ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Get ready to sing along as the Hasbrouck Heights High School Theater Department will present the musical “Mamma Mia!” at Kiefer Auditorium this week.The musical will be presented on Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. There is a matinée on Saturday, May 16 at 3 ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights jumped out to a 5-0 lead and then survived an error-aided comeback attempt by Weehawken, hanging on for an 8-6 victory over the Indians in a NJIC Meadowlands Division girls softball game on Monday at Hitchcock Field in Hasbrouck Heights.Weehawken scored ...
UNION, N.J. — The Township Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit artificial intelligence data centers in all zoning districts throughout Union.According to the ordinance, township officials determined that large-scale AI data centers and ...
WAYNE, NJ — Two Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination for the Wayne Township Council Fifth Ward seat in the June 2 primary election, while one candidate is running unopposed in the Republican primary.The Democratic candidates are Jim Freeswick and Dennis Marnick, and the winner of this ...
POMPTON LAKES, NJ – Pompton Lakes defeated Hasbrouck Heights for the second straight day, this time 14-4 in a NJIC Colonial baseball game Tuesday afternoon in Pompton Lakes. The Cardinals improve to 15-5 overall, 6-3 in the Colonial. Hasbrouck Heights falls to 5-14 overall, 0-10 in the ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners congratulates Monmouth County Counsel Michael D. Fitzgerald for receiving a County Service Award presented by the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) during the NJAC Convention in Atlantic City on May 7.“Since being named ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Sophomores Scott Simonfay and Nico Mannino led the way as the Chatham boys volleyball team posted a 25-18, 25-20 win vs. Randolph, ranked No. 10 in the state, on Tuesday at CHS.Outside hitter Simonfay knocked down seven kills and had a block, four digs and an assist for Chatham ...
WAYNE, NJ — A 12-year-old Girl Scout was honored by the township council during their last meeting. A fire in Audrey Ziegler’s Wayne neighborhood during a snowstorm left an impression on her, which led her to her Girl Scout Silver Award project and the promise of a town-led awareness ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s (NMSC) second announcement of National Merit Scholars for 2026, Livingston High School (LHS) seniors Kayla Fang, Saanvi Kulkarni, and Tvisha Reikhy were among the 2,500 distinguished high school students selected from a talent pool of ...
BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ – Circle of Friends has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to support employment opportunities and workforce training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The funding announcement was made in a May 6 letter ...
HAZLET, NJ – Marko Brown and Antonio Lamberti drove in three runs apiece to lead Raritan to a 9-0 baseball victory over Pinelands on Tuesday.Brown went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. Lamberti was 2-for-3 with a double and three runs scored for Raritan (10-9), which scored three runs in ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Nyack of New York scored six unanswered goals in the first quarter and held on to defeat the Chatham girls lacrosse team, 12-11, on Tuesday at Haas Field.Senior midfielder Annie Irish led the charge for Chatham (9-7) by notching four goals and three assists. Maggie Koehler netted ...
ALLEGANY, NY — The town issued a reminder to residents Tuesday: “The discharge of cannons and similar explosive devices is not permitted within the town.”The reminder, posted on the Town of Allegany Facebook page, contained no information about what prompted the notice.“The use of cannons presents ...
Princeton, NJ – Editor’s note: TAPinto Princeton Community News invites residents to offer their views and comments on the candidates for Princeton Council. Please include the name of the street you live on. E-mail your letter to rrein@tapinto.net. Letters will be posted at periodic intervals – not ...
EVANSTON, Ill. - Cynthia Lei, a senior at Hillsborough High School in New Jersey, has been awarded a National Merit Scholarship.A member of the HHS volleyball team, she plans to attend Duke University as a member of the Class of 2030. Her probable course of study is medicine.Last month, the NMS ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ — Spotswood High School Technology teacher Gary Hull offers seniors taking his Honors Special Topics in Computer Science class a unique experience. Students have the opportunity to work on a project of their own choosing for the academic year. Many students typically gravitate toward ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Somerset County residents are invited to bid on a variety of surplus items, which include electronics, used vehicles, office equipment, and more, at the upcoming Spring Surplus Auction. The online auction will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13 and will end with staggered end ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At a recent board of education meeting, 20 South Plainfield High School students were recognized for earning the State of New Jersey Department of Education's Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish.To achieve the seal, a student must prove, through a comprehensive exam, that they are ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ — Spotswood High School Technology teacher Gary Hull offers seniors taking his Honors Special Topics in Computer Science class a unique experience. Students have the opportunity to work on a project of their own choosing for the academic year. Many students typically gravitate toward ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Somerset County residents are invited to bid on a variety of surplus items, which include electronics, used vehicles, office equipment, and more, at the upcoming Spring Surplus Auction. The online auction will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13 and will end with staggered end ...
BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ – Circle of Friends has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to support employment opportunities and workforce training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The funding announcement was made in a May 6 letter ...
ISELIN, NJ – Dylan Zammit pitched six dominant innings to lift Holmdel to a 10-1 baseball victory over JFK-Iselin on Tuesday.Zammit struck out 10 batters and allowed three hits in six innings. He walked three and allowed one earned run.Kyle Silberman went 3-for-4 with a triple, two runs scored and ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners congratulates Monmouth County Counsel Michael D. Fitzgerald for receiving a County Service Award presented by the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) during the NJAC Convention in Atlantic City on May 7.“Since being named ...
Princeton, NJ – When people in Princeton express their concern about new development in town, the discussion often gets caught up in density. The implicit assumption is that, when any change is considered, a lower density plan will be better than a higher density plan. Density was the subject of ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly State and Local Government Committee advanced legislation this week that would require disclosure when generative artificial intelligence is used by chatbots to provide election-related information to voters in New Jersey.Bill A4729, sponsored by Assembly members Robert ...