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By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
June 2, 2026
HADDONFIELD, NJ – Haddonfield scored two goals in each quarter and that was enough to come away with an 8-5 victory over Caldwell in the quarterfinal round of the NISIAA South Jersey, Group 1 boys lacrosse tournament on Monday.Jordan Gruzas finished with two goals and two assists for Caldwell ...
MOUNTAINSIDE - In January 2000, The New York Times described Mountainside as “a rural borough of single-family homes,” highlighting its quiet residential character, proximity to the Watchung Reservation and small-town atmosphere.More than two decades later, much of what made Mountainside appealing ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY - If you have not voted yet in New Jersey's 2026 Primary Election, regular, in-person voting begins at 6:00 AM TODAY (Tuesday, June 2) and concludes at 8:00 PM, at your regular local polling location.Voters will vote today on Primary Election Day at their designated polling ...
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners took time during its May 28 workshop meeting to recognize National Police Week, reflecting on the annual observance held earlier this month and honoring the men and women of law enforcement who serve and protect their communities.As ...
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners took time during its May 28 workshop meeting to recognize National Police Week, reflecting on the annual observance held earlier this month and honoring the men and women of law enforcement who serve and protect their communities.As ...
FREEHOLD, N.J. — The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners took time during its May 28 workshop meeting to recognize National Police Week, reflecting on the annual observance held earlier this month and honoring the men and women of law enforcement who serve and protect their communities.As ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Holmdel advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 2 boys lacrosse tournament with a 12-7 victory over Montville on Monday.Senior Jack Cannon scored three goals and doled out a team-high six assists for Holmdel (16-5), which outscored Montville, 3-0, in the ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approved the appointment of a new Superintendent of Schools at a special meeting Monday evening in Kiefer Auditorium.The BOE approved Nicole Russo, currently a principal in the North Arlington School District. She will replace Dr.
WAYNE, NJ — Police responded to two disturbing incidents that allegedly happened back-to-back at Willowbrook Mall and the Cinemark theater on the mall property. Two females reported a “peeping Tom” spying on them in a changing room, while another pair of juvenile females later reported that a man ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - For voters heading to the polls on Primary Day Tuesday, here’s some important information that could help.Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You can still cast your vote if the polls close while you’re in line.According to the state website, here are the polling places ...
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — When Sophia Melendez of Union took the stage at Georgian Court University’s commencement ceremony, she did more than receive her master’s degree.Melendez, a first-generation college student, was selected as the 2026 graduate student commencement speaker, an honor she said reflects ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys lacrosse team continued to keep its foot on the gas pedal in the state tournament, winning its ninth straight game, 20-4 vs. Red Bank in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 quarterfinals on Monday at Cougar Field.Junior attack Quin Grosso collected four goals and an ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — At the end of each school year, the Livingston Board of Education hosts a ceremony to recognize one teacher from each school as the Governor’s Educators of the Year, as well as the Educational Service Professional of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year. This ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — At the end of each school year, the Livingston Board of Education hosts a ceremony to recognize one teacher from each school as the Governor’s Educators of the Year, as well as the Educational Service Professional of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year. This ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – City polls will be open until 8 p.m. as residents vote in the Democratic mayoral primary showdown between the longtime incumbent and a community activist who was unsuccessful in two previous challenges.There are also three incumbents and two challengers vying for three seats on the ...
We have news this morning of a man sentenced to spend many years in jail for shooting at Troy Police and a major drug bust at the Rensselaer Rail Station, but our top story honors two Tamarac High School graduates who have established Heads for Hope, an organization committed to fighting brain ...
Renss LensBRUNSWICK – Heads for Hope was born three years ago by a pair of Tamarac graduates, Katie Gross and Cherri Dickinson. Both women have lost close loved ones to the disease. Katie her mother and a close friend and classmate, Cherri her twin sister.According to the organizations literature, ...
Lunch plans? We just made them easier. 🔥This week’s specials are the kind of lunches that make your coworkers look over and say,“Where’d you get that?”Hot, fresh, packed up, and ready to go — no sad sandwich, no boring salad, no mystery leftovers from the fridge.Stop in or call ahead and let ...
TROY – The Monday sentencing followed 41-year-old Michael L. Broadie’s guilty plea to 2nd degree attempted murder, a class “B” violent felony.On Dec. 2, 2024, police responded to a report of a male flashing a handgun at another in the area of 10th and Jacob Streets. According to the release from ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys lacrosse team rolled past Northern Highlands, 16-6, in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 Tournament on Monday, June 1, at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Eight different Raiders found the back of the net as the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - In honor of May being Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the West Orange High School Asian Culture Club partnered with United Asian Voices of West Orange to celebrate the 2026 AAPI Festival on May 29 at Tarnoff Cafeteria at the high school.WEST ORANGE, NJ - In ...
🚨 Step away from the stove… we’ve got dinner. 🚨You know that 5:00 PM question nobody wants to answer?“What are we doing for dinner?” 😩This week, the answer is simple: Violante’s Dinner Specials.Hot half-pan dinners, made fresh, packed up and ready to bring home. No pots. No pans. No “what should we ...
RENSSELAER - Members of the New York State Police Troop K Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) have arrested Lorenzo L. Moore, 45, and Markeim T. Lewis, 26, both of Brooklyn, following a narcotics investigation that began in November 2024.As the investigation progressed, State Police developed ...
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PISCATAWAY, NJ — For Zunilda Sanchez, earning a college degree was never about how quickly she crossed the finish line. It was about refusing to give up on a dream that began more than 25 years ago.This spring, the Piscataway High School Class of 1992 graduate celebrated not one, but two major ...
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — The Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center (LBACC) will celebrate Pride Month with the opening of “Portraits of Pride,” a group exhibition showcasing portraiture in a variety of artistic forms.The exhibit will be on display from June 5 through July 1, 2026, at the Long Branch ...
SPARTA, NJ - The Sparta boys volleyball team’s 2026 season established the program as a legitimate conference contender. On Friday evening, they traveled to Franklin Lakes to take on the Ramapo Raiders in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA North, Group 2 tournament. Ramapo got the best of Sparta by ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Sophomore goalie Abby Alden reached a major milestone on Monday, recording her 100th save of the season as Chatham defeated Princeton, 17-6, in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 quarterfinal round at Haas Field.Top-seeded Chatham (14-8) will face No. 4-seeded Red Bank Regional on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The postseason came to a close for two Piscataway High School teams last week as the boys volleyball squad battled top-seeded Monroe in the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 4 quarterfinals and the baseball team dropped a hard-fought opening-round contest to Bayonne in the North Jersey, ...
TROY - Troy is advising residents, businesses, and visitors of upcoming street closures and parking restrictions associated with HBO’s filming of Season 4 of “The Gilded Age” in downtown Troy during this week.“We are proud to once again welcome HBO and ‘The Gilded Age’ back to our community,” said ...