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April 21, 2026

RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Shade Tree Committee will hold a meeting tonight, Tuesday, April 21, 7:00pm, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.To see a map of the existing trees and potential planting locations in Red Bank, click HERE. 

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CHATHAM, NJ – After watching Drew Speace pitch two-hit ball for five innings with 10 strikeouts on April 13 in a win at Morris Hills, Chatham baseball coach Todd Leathers stated that he didn't think he'd seen Speace's best stuff yet.The junior left-hander came with his “A” stuff on Monday vs.

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Princeton, NJ – It’s budget time in Princeton and officials at the municipality are looking for ways to rein in expenses — either by cutting budgets or by holding them at the current level. And it’s crunch time – the budget hearing will be next Monday, April 27.One institution already feeling the ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - The Montville softball team continued its unbeaten season with a 2-0 home victory over Morristown on April 16. Sophomore Emily Wolleon was masterful in the pitcher’s circle again for the Mustangs, striking out 10 batters and only allowing one-hit in a complete game performance. “I ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - At John F. Kennedy Elementary, various fun, educational, and inclusive programs take place throughout the school year and, at the April 15 board of education meeting, fourth graders Stella Booth, Alexis Chin, Tessa Klimchak and Radley Vega had the opportunity to share details ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ  - Elm Avenue wends its way through the quiet solitude of the New Cemetery on South Bridge Street, with 19th and 20th-century gravestones and massive concrete monoliths off to each side of the packed dirt pathway.It is just one of many pathways that lead visitors to the final resting ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — The art of politics blended fittingly with the backdrop of the Montclair Art Museum on Thursday night as Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia celebrated a decisive victory in the special election to fill the unexpired eight-month term for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District — a ...

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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ - Monday evening, the Sparta girl’s lacrosse team faced the Immaculate Heart Academy in Bergen. The Spartans outscored IHA 3-0 in the third stanza and got the best of the Blue Eagles by the score of 5-2.Freshman Reagan Cina tallied three goals in the game and also forced two ...

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SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Sussex County Commissioners had to move their April 8 meeting to Sussex County Community College because of the overflow crowd.  Once in their alternate location, they introduced a proposed 2026 budget that emphasizes affordability, infrastructure investment, and maintaining ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Essex had a shutout going for six innings, then had to hold off a three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh by Seton Hall Prep to hold on for a 4-3 baseball victory over the Pirates on Monday.West Essex (8-3) scored two runs in the first inning without a hit. Seton Hall ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — Christian Giordano's RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Livingston a 6-5 victory over Montclair after more than three hours of chilly, windswept, error-laden baseball.The Lancers survived committing seven errors in a see-saw game that they appeared to have in hand ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Senior attack Leah Tapper registered three goals, an assist and four ground balls for Chatham in its 12-8 girls lacrosse win vs. Morristown on Monday.Junior attack Simone Claps contributed three goals for Chatham (6-3), which received two goals, three ground balls and a forced ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library offers events to those of all ages!Check out what's coming up:Wednesday, April 22:Boogie Woogie Babies (11-11:30 a.m.)BrightView Book Club (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.)Earth Day Celebration (3:30-4:30 p.m.)Thursday, April 23:Tell Me a Story (10-10:45 a.m.)Earth Day ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — The South Brunswick girls lacrosse team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season on Monday, rolling to a 17–6 road victory over Sayreville behind balanced scoring and sustained control in all four quarters.The Vikings (7–3) set the tone early with a 4–2 opening ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway’s baseball and softball teams delivered a powerful one-two punch Monday, each posting decisive victories over East Brunswick Magnet in Greater Middlesex Conference action.Baseball: Shingala Dominates as Chiefs Cruise, 9-2Behind a dominant performance on the mound from ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — In a tight, hard-fought matchup Monday afternoon, the New Providence boys lacrosse team held off a strong Madison squad to earn a 5-4 victory, improving to 6-3 on the season.The Pioneers and Dodgers were deadlocked 2-2 at halftime before New Providence edged ahead in the ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - Kylie Plunkett recorded her 100th career hit as the Jefferson Softball team defeated Lenape Valley 13-0 in Stanhope.Plunkett had three hits and drove in three runs on the day for the Falcons.Jefferson has won nine games in a row after an early-season loss to Ridgewood.Freshman ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson baseball team suffered a 7-5 home loss against Vernon on Monday. The result snapped a three-game winning streak for the Falcons. Nick Do led the way with 2 RBIs for Jefferson. Do took the loss on the mound for the Falcons.Erik Hokenberg went 3-for-4 at the plate with ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys tennis team won 60 of the 63 games played in sweeping past Randolph, 5-0, on Monday at the Colony Courts. 

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BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne scored a straight‑set boys volleyball victory over Memorial, winning 25‑18, 25-21 on Monday. The Bees (5-6) got nine kills and three digs from Haldane Fogoe. Sean Manavaga directed the offense with 22 assists and added three digs.Jordan Marroquin contributed across the board ...

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – It was a historic afternoon at Kitchen Field as the Hackettstown Tigers softball team dominated Hopatcong in a 10-0 shutout victory. While the offense fired on all cylinders, the story of the day was inside the circle, where sophomore sensation Maddie Kraley reached a career ...

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CARTERET, NJ – Carteret completed a sweep of a two-game series with a 12-5 baseball victory over North Brunswick on Monday.Gatik Bhardwaj went 3-for-4 with three runs batted in for Carteret (10-1), which also beat North Brunswick, 13-0, on Saturday.Joniel Martinez went 3-for-4 with two runs and one ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The City is ready to host residents at Atlantic Street Park for numerous summer events!Returning this August is Movies Under the Stars, the series theme being Summer of Champions.Check out the calendar and descriptions, provided by City leaders:August 6: Space JamA slam-dunk ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ – Chatham junior Roger Rice carded a five-over-par 76 to tie for 13th place individually at the 27th annual Blue Devil Golf Invitational held at Echo Lake County Club on Monday.

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SOMERSET, N.J. — Franklin Township residents are being encouraged to take advantage of a free live music performance later this month as the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band returns to Franklin High School for its annual spring concert.During Tuesday night’s Township Council meeting, Councilman James ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Spring has sprung, and Nutley being Nutley, there is sure to be a celebration involving food. From Tuesday April 21 through Sunday April 26, celebrate Exotic Burger Week at the Oakley Kitchen and Cocktails.Hosted in conjunction with Fossil Farms in Boonton NJ, guests can expect choices ...

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Enjoy our quality Dinner Specials for $34.95, feeding 3-4 people with your choice of a fresh side salad or freshly baked bread. Available Tuesday to Friday with pick-ups starting at 3 PM. Call ahead to have your order hot and ready. Visit us at 105 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ.

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Princeton, NJ — Editor’s note: TAPinto Princeton Community News invites residents to offer their views and comments on the candidates for Princeton Council. Please include the name of the street you live on. E-mail your letter to rrein@tapinto.net. Letters will be posted at periodic intervals – not ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — After a bruising years-long fight over the future of a nearby dump, Coconut Creek city leaders are now looking at how the city handles trash for possibly the next four decades. The city commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday to consider a vote on a revision to an agreement ...

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