TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
May 12, 2026
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris School District Board of Education recognized retiring staff members during its meeting, honoring educators and employees whose careers represented decades of service to students, families and schools across the district.The recognition came shortly after Teacher ...
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 ...
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 ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ –Seven candidates are running for the three ward seats in Bloomfield’s municipal primary election on Tuesday, June 2. The winners will advance to the November general election.Democrat incumbent Councilwoman Rosalee Gonzalez is running for a second time against Stefanie Santiago for ...
WAYNE, NJ - This month's Where in Wayne contest showed a picture of Ellen & Roseanne celebrating winter fun. The game is simple; just tell us where the picture was taken, and you have a chance to win a $50.00 Visa gift card from the Ellen & Roseanne Real Estate Team from Coldwell Banker.Do ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Downtown Bordentown Association’s (DBA) Spring Into Bordentown City is returning to town this weekend.The event is being held on Saturday, May 16 from 11AM to 7PM in downtown Bordentown City. The rain date for the event is Sunday, May 17.Coordinated by Yasmeen Qazilbash — ...
MOUNT LAUREL – Much like the weather itself, well at least hopefully, the spring high school sports season is beginning to heat up — and that seems to be great news for the Lenape High School softball program.The Indians have won nine games through the first week of May. Leading the way on and off ...
BOCA RATON, FL — While the speed limit along Glades Road is 45 mph, the average speed of motorists on Glades Road is between 57 mph and 62 mph, according to a video posted on the Boca Raton Police Services Department’s social media pages.Boca Raton police and Florida Atlantic University police want ...
MEDFORD, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District's (LRHSD) Office of Media and Communications will be rolling out the red carpet at Lenape High School this week in honor of its four high schools' media students. The 30th Annual LDTV Awards are taking place on Thursday, May 14 at 7PM in the ...
ORANGE, NJ — Orange residents may soon see a significant increase in the cost of overnight on-street parking permits following discussion at the May 5 Orange City Council meeting.The proposed increase, outlined in Ordinance 5-2026WO, would raise the annual overnight on-street parking permit fee to ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Following their second-place team finish at the prestigious Essex County Relays, the Livingston High School (LHS) boys track and field traveled to Montclair’s Woodman Field to challenge the teams of the American Division in the Super Essex Conference. Knowing that every point would ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Concerns over escalating public discourse, Cranford’s newly adopted $51.3 million municipal budget, the township’s nearly $9 million capital improvement plan, Orange Avenue Pool membership numbers, and the long-awaited traffic study tied to 750 Walnut Avenue highlighted the Cranford ...
Millburn, NJ (May 11, 2026) – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), proudly announces the nominations for adjudicated production categories of the 31st Annual Rising Star Awards for Excellence in New Jersey High School Musical ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Township will welcome its annual “Touch a Truck” event back to Central Park this Saturday, giving kids a chance to see, touch and even climb on vehicles including fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles and more.The free event will take place on May 16, 2026, from ...
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 ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - A new restaurant fusing flavors of Italian, Spanish and Greek cuisine could open its doors on Easton Avenue by the end of the year. Owner Sam Algar said he expects Zeno to open in about six months with a menu designed to feed hungry diners ranging from Rutgers students, their ...
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 ...
Millburn, NJ (May 11, 2026) – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), proudly announces the nominations for adjudicated production categories of the 31st Annual Rising Star Awards for Excellence in New Jersey High School Musical ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Following the death of longtime crossing guard Jean Schultz, members of the Woodland Park Police Department announced a series of traffic and pedestrian safety initiatives during last Wednesday’s council meeting, including increased enforcement, crosswalk visibility ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced that 14 individuals and four teams have been elected to the FLHS Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Fair Lawn High School Athletic Hall of Fame Announces Class of 20261981–82 Boys Bowling Team | Veterans Committee ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ — High school technology teacher Gary Hull gives seniors who take his honor's computer science class an extraordinary challenge: Create a computer program of their own choosing during the academic year.Many students try to design their computer dream game. Every so often a student ...
KENILWORTH, NJ- Please note that an upcoming road closure is scheduled on or about May 13 for approximately two weeks from South 31st Street to Pine Street. The roadway will be shut down for Elizabeth Gas to install a 16-inch gas line. Drivers are encouraged to plan an alternate route during this ...
BOSTON, MA – Olivia Cedeno of South Amboy earned Dean's List honors at Emerson College for the fall 2025 semester. Olivia is majoring in Media Arts Production.The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester.Emerson College is uniquely dedicated to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack residents can turn their unwanted items into cash at this weekend's citywide garage sale!Taking place Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, there is a $10 donation to participate, which will benefit the Police Department's DARE trust fund in support of the Youth Academy ...
READINGTON, FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Readington Township and Flemington-Raritan school districts are preparing formal frameworks to govern the use of artificial intelligence in their classrooms, joining a growing number of New Jersey school systems working to establish clear guidelines on AI ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville teams continued to find success during the spring sports season last week:Girls Flag FootballThe Sayreville War Memorial High School flag football team captured the Big Central Silver Division championship with a 6-0 victory over Union High School, improving to 8-0 on ...
ELECTION 2026To the Editor:Connect Ghent is proud to endorse Marie Meltz for Ghent Town Board in November’s special election. A native of the Hudson Valley, Marie and her family have devoted themselves to the economic and social success of Columbia County for more than 30 years. They have built a ...
‘Make sure to go vote on Tuesday, May 12’Among the more important entities in our local communities is undoubtedly Public Libraries: they are the civic, public-facing engine that toils quietly in the background to provide services to patrons of all ages and creates a sense of place for all our ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Another Argentinian steakhouse is planned for Coral Springs, with a new restaurant preparing to open in the former Smith & Webster Restaurant & Bar space in the Target shopping center on North State Road 7.A sign posted on the front door at 4372 N. State Road 7 reads ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Local businesses looking to increase visibility and connect with customers and fellow entrepreneurs are encouraged to reserve vendor tables now for the upcoming BizFest at TD Bank Ballpark, with a limited-time Small Business Week promotion offering discounted pricing through ...