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By TAPINTO BASKING RIDGE STAFF
May 5, 2026
Union, NJ — American Theater Group (ATG) has announced the appointment of Charlotte Cohn as its new Producing Artistic Director, succeeding retiring co-founder James Vagias.Cohn will officially step into the role on June 15, 2026, working alongside Vagias during the transition as the organization ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Burlington County Elections officials are advising registered voters who requested a vote-by-mail (VBM) ballot for the upcoming New Jersey Primary Election to be on the lookout for their ballot.More than 40,000 vote-by-mail ballots were sent to Burlington County voters registered ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Representative Herb Conaway (NJ-3) will be holding an in-person community town hall to hear from the constituents of the 3rd Congressional District which he represents.Conaway's Town Hall will take place on Monday, May 11, 2026 between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — With more than three weeks left in the leatherback sea turtle nesting season, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton announced Monday morning that a record number of leatherback sea turtle nests have been recorded.As of the morning of May 4, the Sea Turtle Conservation Team had ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The City of Coral Springs will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony later this month, inviting the community to gather in remembrance of the men and women who died in service to the United States.The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 25 at 9 a.m. at Veterans Park, at 8601 ...
SHORT HILLS, NJ — Christ Church in Short Hills celebrated the 100th anniversary of Scout Troop 15 during its annual Scout Sunday service.The event was led by The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass, who presided over the service, alongside Scoutmaster Michael Murphy. Each Scout in attendance received a ...
NEW LEBANON—On Saturday, May 9, the Lebanon Valley Woman’s Club will have a bake sale in front of the Family Dollar, 500 State Route 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until sold out. There will be a delicious assortment of homemade baked goods including cakes decorated for Mother’s Day, cookies, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel community is invited to celebrate their own heritages, as well as their fellow residents', at an annual event being held next week.Culture Fest, hosted by Mount Laurel Township and the Mount Laurel Education Association, will be happening on Friday, May 15 from ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Memorial Day and Independence Day parades are part of a long tradition in Sparta. The Community Gardens and Historical Society have also contributed to the culture of the community. The four organizations have been notified that annual support from the township will not be coming ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Borough of South Plainfield formally dedicated the “Officers Richard H. Conklin and William J. Cady Memorial Overpass” on Interstate 287 at a ceremony Friday morning before a capacity gathering at Borough Hall.Patrolman Richard H. Conklin was killed on January 21, 1972, ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — To walk down Main Street today is to tread upon layers of history that stretch back long before the first bricks of the Centenary Collegiate Institute were ever laid. While the town we know today is a bustling hub of commerce and community, its origins lie in the ambition of a ...
EWING, NJ – Tyler Solovay drove in four runs to lift Robbinsville to a 13-2 baseball victory over Ewing on Monday.Solovay went 3-for-4 for Robbinsville (13-5), which scored five runs in the fifth inning to open a 10-2 lead.Josh Yoo belted three extra-base hits in the victory. He hit a home run and ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education adopted an $851.9 million budget for the 2026–27 school year Monday night that includes an 8% tax increase costing the average homeowner about $144 annually, while cutting dozens of staff positions in a move that drew protests from teachers and union ...
SUMMIT, NJ — May is officially recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Summit Village Green was filled with municipal leaders, first responders, mental health advocates, local organizations, residents and green ribbons, as the City of Summit hosted the regional kickoff event for the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Kenneth Stiefel Theatre at Governor Livingston High School was packed Wednesday night, and the talent was anything but average.The Berkeley Heights Education Association brought back its annual Got Talent showcase on April 29, filling the auditorium with music, dancing, ...
Berkeley Heights, NJ — At approximately 11:14 a.m. on May 4, 2026, officers from the Berkeley Heights Police Department responded to a residence on Wren Court following a report of a male suspect brandishing a handgun at a landscaper.Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect allegedly ...
Berkeley Heights, NJ — At approximately 11:14 a.m. on May 4, 2026, officers from the Berkeley Heights Police Department responded to a residence on Wren Court following a report of a male suspect brandishing a handgun at a landscaper.Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect allegedly ...
If your business is generating steady revenue, but growth is starting to feel more complex, you’re not alone.Many small business owners reach a point where early-stage grants no longer apply, yet private equity or outside investors don’t feel like the right fit. This often happens as businesses ...
MARLBORO, NJ – Middletown South scored the tiebreaking run in the top of the eighth inning and held on for a 2-1 baseball victory over Marlboro on Monday.Jack Concordia went 2-for-4 with a run batted in and Zach Ercolino doubled and drove in a run for Middletown South (3-12).Peter DeNicola pitched ...
If your business is generating steady revenue, but growth is starting to feel more complex, you’re not alone.Many small business owners reach a point where early-stage grants no longer apply, yet private equity or outside investors don’t feel like the right fit. This often happens as businesses ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – William Meehan pitched a one-hitter to lead Raritan to a 5-2 baseball victory over Holmdel on Monday.Meehan struck out nine batters and walked one. In his seven innings, he threw 100 pitches.Antonio Lamberti's RBI single in the fifth inning gave Raritan a 2-1 lead and Eric McCartney ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Brookdale Community College is expanding its already robust academic and professional development offerings with the introduction of a new Academic Certificate in Social Media, aimed at individuals looking to build or advance careers in digital communication and marketing.Open to ...
If your business is generating steady revenue, but growth is starting to feel more complex, you’re not alone.Many small business owners reach a point where early-stage grants no longer apply, yet private equity or outside investors don’t feel like the right fit. This often happens as businesses ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Autism Acceptance month has passed in April, yet Kumon of Hazlet is in the business of acceptance for all youth, every month. At Kumon of Hazlet, learning is built around a simple but powerful idea: every child progresses best when instruction meets them at their current level and ...
Broadwalk Kicks Off Friday, May 15, launching a season‑long pedestrian plaza designed to bring culture, commerce, and community together in the heart of downtown.Running through September 30, Broadwalk transforms into a dynamic gathering place — a stage for local artists, a home for dance and ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights improved to 8-3 on the season with a 4-1 NJIC Meadowland boys tennis victory over Weehawken on Monday afternoon at the Neal Hitchcock tennis courts. The Aviators were dominant on the court, winning nine of the 11 sets played on the day. Before the matches, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Errors plagued Hasbrouck Heights, as five miscues led to 11 unearned runs as the Lady Aviators fell to Bergen Tech, 11-7, in a BCWCA Bergen County Tournament First round game on Sunday.Hasbrouck Heights falls to 10-6 on the season with the loss. Bergen Tech is now ...
UNION, N.J. — Five members of the Union community were recognized for their service and dedication during Sunday’s annual Loyalty Day ceremony at VFW Michael A. Kelly Post No. 2433.This year’s honorees included Distinguished Citizen Mariateresa Terrezza; Firefighter Timothy Watson; Police Officer ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Whether you park in Ridgewood's Central Business District every day or just occasionally, please take five to 10 minutes to complete the Village of Ridgewood Parking Survey. Your input will directly inform practical, long-term solutions for parking in our downtown.The anonymous ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — High school students from across North Jersey showcased their artistic talents this past weekend at Two Bergen County Plaza for a chance to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year.Photo Credit: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5)The annual Congressional Art ...