TOP LOCAL News
By MARIANNE IVERS
May 4, 2026
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Board of Education (BOE) approved the 2026-2027 school budget at its Thursday, April 30 meeting. Vice President Stacey Gunderman and Board Member Donna Zane provided the budget presentation. The $53.5 million operating budget features a 4.28% spending plan increase compared ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township will once again host its annual Summer Concert Series at the Ginty Field Gazebo, offering residents a lineup of live music throughout the summer months.The concerts, sponsored by Provident Bank, will take place on select Monday evenings beginning in late June.
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The New Providence Education Foundation (NPEF) presented a check totaling $69,833 to the school district at the Thursday, April 30 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Vice President of the NPEF Kelly Szeto along with NPEF Board Members Michelle Darling, Maria Hanson and Ana Roth ...
Union, NJ— American Theater Group (ATG) will present The Unwitting Magician, a unique theatrical work in development by Jeremy Dobrish, for two special performances on May 16 and 17 at the DMK Black Box Theater.The production, which was first introduced last December as part of ATG’s Free Monday ...
MADISON, NJ - Twice a week garbage collection in Madison begins today, May 4, announced Borough officials.Madison residents have three options for garbage collection, including regular curbside pickup and two rear-yard pickup services.Regular curbside garbage pickup is offered twice a week from ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gov. Livingston’s Michael Donahue delivered a dominant performance Saturday afternoon in Berkeley Heights, tossing a four-hit shutout to lead the Highlanders to a 4–0 victory over Jackson Township.The sophomore right-hander showed excellent command throughout, allowing just ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – One team typically wins against another in a sporting event.The scoreboard at Bridgewater-Raritan High School confirmed this obvious fact on Saturday evening, but truthfully, there is one exception on the Panthers’ storied lacrosse field.Everybody wins on Community Night.To cap ...
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, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – A Morris County resident is set to begin reading his recently released children’s book at local elementary schools in May, bringing a years-in-the-making project into the community.Beck, who leads a neuroscience service line for Atlantic Health System, published “Happy Birthday ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - This week’s edition of Colonial Corner, Morristown High School’s student-run broadcast, highlights a mix of senior celebrations, student achievements and upcoming opportunities for involvement.The show features updates on Senior Prom, along with information about the Mission ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Passaic County Community College (PCCC) gym looked less like a college athletic space and more like a miniature amusement park Saturday as students unveiled roller coasters, business plans and interactive exhibits during the 2026 GEAR UP End-of-Year Celebration & Theme Park ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD — The Borough 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, 27, was killed on January 21, 1972, while assisting a ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Somerset County will host its Spring Surplus Auction from May 13 through May 20, offering residents the opportunity to bid on a range of items including electronics, used vehicles, and office equipment, according to a county press release.The online auction will open at 8 a.m.
MADISON, NJ — Madison residents will have the opportunity to show their support for law enforcement as the 2026 Police Unity Tour passes through the borough on Saturday, May 9.The tour will leave the DoubleTree Hotel in Fairfield at 10:30 a.m. and is expected to travel through Madison at ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — A chilly Sunday morning was no match for the enthusiasm of New Providence residents who turned out in force for the borough's spring FreeCycle Fest, transforming the Community Pool Parking Lot into a bustling open-air bazaar where everything was free — and nothing went to ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Tickets for the John O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Center, Inc.’s third annual Tricky Tray are now on sale.Spa packages, hotel getaways, dinners out, and even a visit to Bounce Zone were among the prizes won by those among the more than 100 Hamilton area residents that supported ...
Pioneer Productions is excited to announce an upcoming production of Merrily We Roll Along, the groundbreaking musical by Stephen Sondheim with a book by George Furth. Based on the 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the musical premiered in 1981 and has since become one of Sondheim’s ...
MADISON , NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday May 4 - Friday May 8MONDAY MAY 4Madison Girls Golf vs TBD at Rutgers; 9amMadison Softball vs Pequannock at Madison; 4pm Madison Boys Tennis vs Mount Olive at Mount Olive; 4:30pmTUESDAY MAY 5Madison Boys Golf Sectionals vs ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday May 4 - Friday May 8MONDAY MAY 4Morristown Baseball vs Sparta at Harter Road; 4pmMorristown Flag Football vs Pope John at Harter Road; 4pmMorristown Boys Lacrosse vs Park Regional; Morristown Turf Field; 6pmMorris Plains ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Fire Department is now processing resale certifications and smoke certifications from the Building Department, officials have announced. All new applicants for the sale of properties will now have to obtain an application from the Fire Department in the Fire Prevention ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Vietnam Veterans members are invited to attend and participate in a meet-and-greet, hosted by students from Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI) on Tuesday, May 5.The event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at PCTI, aims to foster dialogue between students and those who ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – The air was crisp and the mercury stayed low, but the atmosphere at Morrison Field was nothing short of electric today. Athletes from across multiple counties gathered for the annual Special Olympics track and field meet, proving once again that passion is the best way to beat a ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville High School’s HOSA (Future Health Professionals) chapter, an organization dedicated to promoting and advancing healthcare, is inviting the Robbinsville community to contribute to their student-run donation drive to assist those in need. “At Robbinsville High School, ...
EDISON, NJ — Students from Edison Academy Magnet School were awarded the top prize at this year's MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge in New York City.The students – Ashwath Ram, Vedaswaroop Kunamneni, Sreethan Gangavarapu, Alexander Poon, and Ishan Nagpal took home the top cash prize of $20,000 in ...
FLEMINGTON – The borough council approved by resolution a contract to make repairs on the elevator at the Flemington Free Public Library.The $8,258 contract was awarded to Uplift Elevator Co. It was the lowest of three bids.Councilwoman Beth Herbert, the council liaison to the independent library ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The rich, storied tradition of Bridgewater-Raritan High School lacrosse for sophomores like Sam Tremarco and Jenna Millets extend beyond their Panthers’ girls’ squad.Not only are they both present members of their girls’ team’s draw control unit.Both of their older brothers played ...
FRANKLIN, NJ — A 54-year-old Georgia man is charged with murder after a woman was found dead in the passenger seat of his car outside a Davidson Avenue hotel on Saturday morning, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Franklin ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's young residents can learn lifesaving skills at a free program being offered by Mount Laurel Emergency Medical Services (MLEMS) this summer. MLEMS is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Junior EMT Academy for kids ages 12 to 15. The Academy is taking place ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Hightstown residents will have an opportunity to access a wide range of government services in one place during an event taking place this week.The Borough of Hightstown will be hosting Constituents Day on Friday, May 8, from approximately 9:45AM to 2PM at Memorial Park.The event ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Bordentown Township has been awarded a grant from the NJ Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for improvements to Rising Sun Road. The Township will receive a grant of $712,000 through the Local Freight Impact Fund, which helps municipalities and counties promote the safe ...