TOP LOCAL News
By GREG FALLON
May 12, 2026
MADISON, NJ — Madison golfers turned in several strong rounds in a nine-hole stroke play match against Villa Walsh on a par-36 course.Elizabeth Green led Madison with a 50, tying for second overall with Villa Walsh golfers Bridget Drew and Sarah Porr.Lily Fee followed for Madison with a 52, tying ...
CARTERET, NJ — Police here will join cops across New Jersey in the nation’s annual “Click it or Ticket” campaign to crack down on unbuckled drivers and their passengers.The campaign runs from May 18 through May 31 with high-visibility seat belt checkpoints, saturation patrols, and publicity to ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A local man was arrested Tuesday morning after an altercation with a school bus driver at Lakeview and Solook Drives, township police said.Officers were dispatched to the scene at 8:40 a.m. after reports of a dispute involving a parent and a school bus driver. There, officers found ...
RRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown will present a special concert by the Dolce Trio on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM, as part of the museum’s America at 250: One Place, Many Stories programming.The event is one of a series of programs commemorating the 250th ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Gaston Road in Morris Township has fully reopened after Morris County completed a county-funded bridge replacement project about three weeks ahead of schedule and within budget.Construction on the Gaston Road Bridge began March 2 and required the road to close to through ...
PATERSON, NJ - With just hours remaining before polls close in Paterson’s municipal election, incumbent Mayor Andre Sayegh said he remains confident as voters continue casting ballots across the city.“We definitely are [confident],” Sayegh said when asked how he was feeling with the campaign ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson council candidate Gilman Choudhury said he is feeling “cautiously optimistic” as voters continue casting ballots in Tuesday’s municipal election.“We spent months and months door-knocking, telling individuals about our platform, explaining how we can do better in government,” ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson council candidate Lavana Wilson said she feels “at peace” as Election Day enters its final hours, reflecting on what she described as a personal milestone in her campaign journey.“Honestly, my first reaction is I’m at peace,” Wilson told TAPinto Paterson Tuesday evening. “I ...
Four Democratic candidates vying for New Jersey's seventh congressional district squared off Monday in a live-streamed primary forum, unanimously targeting Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. while drawing sharp contrasts on health care, immigration, energy and foreign policy.The forum was ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills saw its winning streak snapped Tuesday in a tightly contested 3-2 loss to Notre Dame despite another strong effort from the Warriors’ lineup and ace Olivia Videla.The Warriors (18-3) broke through first in the bottom of the third inning. Hailey Seubert started the rally ...
To the Editor:New York is considering legislation called the ASAP Act — the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power Act — which would put the state on track to build 20 gigawatts of distributed solar by 2035. If you haven't heard of it yet, it's worth paying attention to, because it has real ...
Alicia TerryAlicia Terry is a tireless and passionate public servant whose impact on Schoharie County spans decades. She dedicated 30 years to the county’s planning department, where she was a steadfast advocate for farmers, a champion for farmland preservation, and a driving force behind ...
Four Democratic candidates vying for New Jersey's seventh congressional district squared off Monday in a live-streamed primary forum, unanimously targeting Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. while drawing sharp contrasts on health care, immigration, energy and foreign policy.The forum was ...
LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, N.J. — Under brilliant spring sunshine and cool breezes sweeping across Wilson Park Lake, more than 1,100 Linden Public Schools students, teachers, staff members, and volunteers gathered Friday, May 8, for the annual L.I.N.C.S. Food Pantry Walk-A-Thon -- community tradition ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills saw its winning streak snapped Tuesday in a tightly contested 3-2 loss to Notre Dame despite another strong effort from the Warriors’ lineup and ace Olivia Videla.The Warriors (18-3) broke through first in the bottom of the third inning. Hailey Seubert started the rally ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson council candidate Mosleh Uddin said he hopes voter turnout increases during the final hours of Tuesday’s municipal election.“I’m feeling confident, but the only issue is that we need more people to come out,” Uddin said. Uddin noted that many residents in Paterson work ...
PATERSON, NJ - Incumbent Councilman-at-Large Md Forid Uddin said he is feeling confident as Paterson voters continue heading to the polls in Tuesday’s municipal election.“[I feel ] Amazing,” Uddin said about the campaign. “We are making it, for sure.”Uddin said he expects turnout to increase during ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Student musicians from the Terence C. Reilly School Orchestra program earned outstanding recognition at this year’s Music in the Park competition, bringing home multiple first-place awards and top honors for their performances.Under the direction of Ms. Hsin-Ting Feng, the school’s ...
Four Democratic candidates vying for New Jersey's seventh congressional district squared off Monday in a live-streamed primary forum, unanimously targeting Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. while drawing sharp contrasts on health care, immigration, energy and foreign policy.The forum was ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Gas prices remain elevated across the country, with the national average for regular gasoline at $4.52 per gallon as of May 11, according to AAA. New Jersey’s average is slightly higher at $4.529 per gallon.AAA data shows regular gas prices are up from $4.457 a week ago ...
POMPANO BEACH — A pre-dawn fire at a Pompano Beach quadruplex sent two people to the hospital and displaced six residents Tuesday morning, according to the city’s Strategic Communications Office.Pompano Beach Fire Rescue arrived at the residential building at 345 NW 5 St. around 3:15 a.m. to find ...
On Sunday May 17 10am-2pm, join us at our usual downtown location on Booth Drive, Nutley for our special Spring Farmers Market, a preview of our upcoming 17th season (June 14-October 25, 2026)!Musical guest: Anna Felice! Shop for Jersey Fresh produce, food, beverages, and handmade goods, and ...
VERONA/CEDAR GROVE, NJ - The Verona and Cedar Grove baseball teams faced off on Friday, May 8 at Montclair State University. Verona won 2-0. Charlie Pepe had a hit and a run scored for the Hillbillies. Mike LoCurto had a run and an RBI. Dom Kennedy and Josh Loudon each had a hit. On the mound, ...
Princeton, NJ – At a time when bike safety is high in the minds of many town residents, especially parents of school-age bicyclists, the Princeton Police are hosting their 14th annual Wheels Rodeo bike safety event on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 400 Witherspoon Street parking ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The waiting will be just a little longer for the return of the popular Sayreville Farmers Market, which will now make its much-anticipated return next Thursday, May 21, because of expected rain on May 14. Located at War Memorial Park (accessible via MacArthur Ave., across from St.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents should be aware that new agendas have been posted ahead of Hanover Township meetings scheduled for May 14.Open, Public Conference and Closed Executive Legal Meeting - Agenda PostedA new agenda has been posted for the Open, Public Conference and Closed, Executive ...
Renss Lens staff reportTROY – A Rensselaer County jury has found 27-year-old Juan S. Rivera guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter during his murder trial. The jury returned their verdict on Tuesday, May 12. Rivera was accused of stabbing Kevin Hall Jr. in the chest, resulting in his death.
LINDEN, NJ - TAPinto Linden gave all the candidates running in Linden as part of the June 2nd Primary Election an opportunity to introduce themselves and share their responses to three questions.All candidates were asked the same three questions. TAPinto Linden is publishing the responses ...
The north Hunterdon County area will feature a series of special spring events and celebrations this coming weekend, Friday May 15th through Sunday, May 17th. We've put together this list to help you navigate your weekend plans and activities, and to support local nonprofits and businesses that are ...