TOP LOCAL News
By FRED J. AUN
April 20, 2026
ROXBURY, NJ – Thousands of diseased trees throughout Roxbury have been removed over the years, so township officials are happy to see residents take advantage of the yearly seedling giveaway, said Roxbury Councilman Fred Hall.The NJ Forest Nursery - JacksonThis year’s Earth Day free seedling ...
The McCriskin-Gustafson Family of Funeral Homes is seeking to immediately hire an Administrative Assistant for a key role offering long-term growth and opportunity.The ideal candidate will be dedicated, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Strong data entry, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Public Schools will host the second Summit Wellness Symposium on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Summit High School, bringing together families, educators, and community partners for an evening focused on youth health and wellness.The event is designed to highlight what ...
HAMILTON, NJ — It may not be a fancy boutique like those found on Rodeo Drive, or even a popular prom dress store in any one of New Jersey’s shopping malls, but once again inside Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo’s 14th District office, the backroom has reemerged as a pop-up boutique filled with racks of ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At the recent Manasquan Council meeting, the governing body unanimously approved a revised shade tree ordinance that will significantly change how property owners handle tree removal as part of construction and redevelopment projects.The updated ordinance introduces stricter ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison residents will have two opportunities this spring to pick up free tree saplings as part of local Arbor Day efforts aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and expanding the borough’s tree canopy.The Madison Shade Tree Management Board, in partnership with the Friends of ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Sheriff's Office Youth Police Academy is currently accepting applications for its 2026 summer program. And Rahway students are encouraged to apply!There are several programs for students in grades 7 through 12 with various dates in July.The application deadline is ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ – Borough officials, residents and community members gathered to celebrate the unveiling of a new mural commemorating Morris Plains’ 100th anniversary, marking a milestone moment in the borough’s centennial celebration.The ceremony began with a solemn tribute to former Mayor Al ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Volunteers from Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurdwara prepared and distributed meals to approximately 10,000 individuals across more than 70 shelters in New Jersey and New York under their “Let Share a meal” initiative, in a large-scale community effort rooted in a tradition centered on ...
NEWARK - For Joseph Oyelowo, a Great Oaks Legacy Charter School junior, voting in this year’s Newark Board of Education election is more than just ticking boxes and casting a ballot. It is an act that provides a sense of empowerment. “It gives me power, something I never really was able to have,” ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Water Department will resume their semi-annual water hydrant flushing in the community on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. As with previous flushing, water customers may experience low water pressure or see discoloration of water. They are encouraged to run their water until ...
NEWARK - For Joseph Oyelowo, a Great Oaks Legacy Charter School junior, voting in this year’s Newark Board of Education election is more than just ticking boxes and casting a ballot. It is an act that provides a sense of empowerment. “It gives me power, something I never really was able to have,” ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for parts of the region, with sub-freezing temperatures expected overnight into Tuesday morning.The alert, effective from midnight to 9 a.m. Tuesday, covers much of northeast New Jersey, as well as southern Connecticut and ...
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School boys tennis team (1-8) defeated Union Catholic (0-5) on Thursday, April 16.It was the Crusaders' first win of the season.The final score was 3-2.Winners for Johnson included Christopher Anastasio at 3rd singles, Nicholas Mallick and Gabriel ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At last week's Plainfield City Council meeting, the owners of a local dispensary urged the governing body to grant it a consumption lounge—which they say would make Plainfield more of a destination—while sounding an alarm about the viability of Plainfield's downtown ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — On Friday, April 17, the RCS Ravens baseball team (3-2-1) played a non-league game against the Albany Falcons (4-3). Albany is a “AAA” team that plays an independent schedule. RCS was looking to bounce back from a loss to Mohonasen. It was a picture-perfect day at Pieter ...
Rutland Elks Lodge #345 Exalted Ruler Barb Watters named Brian Gaura, Lodge Trustee as Officer of the Year. Brian has served as an officer of the Lodge for over 20 years. In addition, he is the Vermont Elks Association Secretary and has serviced as State President and District Deputy Grand ...
WEST HAVEN, Vt. — Sixty years ago, racing promoter CJ Richards stood on a piece of West Haven farmland and built a brand-new dirt-track racing facility. Through the years and decades, surface, class, rules and other changes have shaped the speedway and the sport in this region, but one thing ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Harding Acceptance and Inclusion Spirit Week begun today, Monday, April 20, and will continue until Friday, April 24. Please see the above flyer for more information. Related Articles:Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Celebrates 100 Days of Learning Have a news tip, feedback ...
High Bridge, NJ – Check out our exclusive on-street videos and photo gallery of the signature event of this year's Art Around High Bridge festival – Rollin' With My Gnomies, held on a beautiful spring Saturday April 18th, 2026. Following the success of the event, the High Bridge Creative Team ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Deep underground in Gaza, inside a Hamas-dug tunnel — no light, barely any air — Bar Kupershtein heard something that shouldn’t have been possible: his mother’s voice.He had found a radio and searched through static until, for a brief moment, he reached an Israeli station. It ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Celebrate 250 years of American history while staying close to home with A Tour of Notable Homes, a one-of-a-kind, self-guided experience on May 9 that will feature stunning Westfield residences, live music by the Garden State Musical Arts Club, refreshments and door prizes along ...
April 9Vermont State Police arrested Wells resident Peter Rubino, 74, on a domestic assault charge after troopers responded to a domestic call in Wells. Rubino was transported to the Rutland Barracks and later arraigned in Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division. April 14Fair Haven police ...
In Schoharie Pistol League “A” team results for April 8, Schoharie defeated Cobleskill/Richmondville 1039–1011, and VFW defeated West Fulton 1072–979.For the “B” team, Schoharie defeated Cobleskill/Richmondville 915–870, and VFW defeated West Fulton 742–0. “A” Team ResultsCobleskill/Richmondville ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs Charter School Assistant Principal Jennie Boyer has been named the 2026 Florida State Assistant Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding school leadership across the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of April 20 - April 24. It's National Library Week! “Come celebrate with us at programs all week and don't forget to help us fill our bulletin board with some library joy” the library posted on ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Earth Day Fair returns to the plaza at town hall this Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.The event is sponsored by the Sparta Environmental Commission and will feature exhibitors, games, crafts, food and new this year- a native plant sale.Courtney Nelson of the EC said there ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Borough of Totowa will offer its 2026 Summer Camp program from June 29 through August 7, providing six weeks of recreational activities for local children.In-person registration for both the summer camp and the community pool will take place on two evenings, June 4 and June 11, ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville War Memorial High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) held its annual induction ceremony on April 8,, recognizing juniors and seniors who have demonstrated excellence both inside and outside the classroom.As in years past, the ceremony was filled with tradition and ...
CLARK, NJ — The Township of Clark's Zoning Board will meet on Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will take place at the Clark Municipal Courthouse, located at 315 Westfield Ave.For a copy of the agenda, click here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our ...