TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
May 31, 2026
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 2, for the 2026 Primary Election, when Democratic and Republican voters will choose which candidates will represent their parties in November’s General Election.A primary election is the process political parties use to select ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The seven candidates vying for three seats on the Livingston Township Council in the Tuesday, June 2 primary election expressed their viewpoints on various subjects during a live forum hosted by the Livingston League of Women Voters (LWV) in person at the Livingston ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — One of the most popular annual events to take place in Bordentown City is happening next month.The Bordentown Historical Society's 2026 History in Bloom Garden Tour will be taking place on Saturday, June 6 from 11AM to 4PM throughout Bordentown City. The self-guided walking ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Westfield High School boys track and field team took ninth overall at the Group 4 State Championships held May 29-30 at Franklin High School.The Blue Devils finished with a team score of 19 points. North Brunswick won Group 4 with a score of 66 points. Hackensack was second, ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has a four-prong plan to better regulate New Jersey’s growing number of “data centers,” saying they should pay “their fair share” for utilities and contribute more to communities where they do business.In Summit, the Common Council is expected to discuss the issue ...
TRENTON, NJ — Complaints from FIFA World Cup fans about ticket prices and switched seats prompted NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to join New York Attorney General Letitia James for a dual-investigation into event practices.Eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches are to begin on Saturday, June ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has a four-prong plan to better regulate New Jersey’s growing number of “data centers,” saying they should pay “their fair share” for utilities and contribute more to communities where they do business.In response to rising local concern about data centers, ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Motorists should expect traffic delays and possible lane closures at multiple locations throughout Summit beginning Monday, June 1, as utility work and infrastructure projects continue across the city.According to the Summit Police Department, work is scheduled at several locations ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Students, families, teachers and staff from schools across Middlesex County continue to make a major impact in the fight against food insecurity through their ongoing support of REPLENISH.During the 2025–2026 school year, 106 schools – including many in Carteret and Woodbridge – ...
GILBOA-CONESVILLE – Darcy Jaeger-Brand is a first grade teacher at Gilboa-Conesville Central School, the coach for varsity cheerleading and modified softball, and the director of the school’s Drama Club, whose last production was Shrek the Musical, Jr. earlier this spring. That’s a lot to handle, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Girls on the Run celebrated its 25th anniversary of empowering young women Sunday hosting a 5K run that attracted a crowd of 1,200 runners and walkers and a few adults pushing baby carriages - including Mayor Brian Gallagher with his granddaughter and grandson onboard.Donna York, ...
CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School proudly celebrates Kate Robimon, the Class of 2026 salutatorian, who will continue her academic journey this fall at Harvard University. Kate was also named a recipient of a 2026 National Merit Scholarship, a prestigious recognition that reflects her ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Girls on the Run celebrated its 25th anniversary of empowering young women Sunday hosting a 5K run that attracted a crowd of 1,200 runners and walkers and a few adults pushing baby carriages - including Mayor Brian Gallagher with his granddaughter and grandson onboard.Donna York, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Seven Rahway High School (RHS) students have just been accepted into the 2026 New Jersey All-State Jazz Choir.This is a major accomplishment that sets a new high school record for the most RHS students accepted into this selective, prestigious choir at any one time.Mr. Robert Van Wyk, ...
For many years, Bloomfield head boys volleyball coach Louis Stevens and his counterpart at Livingston, Dan Kim, have enjoyed a lot of success on the court, as well as a strong respect and friendship.On May 29, the Bengals and Lancers met again, this time in the NJ Group 4 Tournament, in Livingston.
POMPANO BEACH — For patients living with diabetes without adequate health insurance, the financial burden of staying alive can quickly turn into a slow death sentence, according to advocates at a weekend healthcare summit.The Diabetes Inspirational Summit, held Saturday, May 30 at the Pompano Beach ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Not all superheroes wear capes and that message rang loud and clear last week when the John F. Kennedy Elementary School community gathered to honor third-grader Nora Klimchak.Nora was just six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 ...
SPARTA, NJ – An Sparta student has been accepted into American Mensa BrightKids program and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth where he can attend actual classes geared for children, on campus or online. Six-year-old Marcus has also broken records for physical fitness and began coding apps at ...
SPARTA, NJ – An Sparta student has been accepted into American Mensa BrightKids program and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth where he can attend actual classes geared for children, on campus or online. Six-year-old Marcus has also broken records for physical fitness and began coding apps at ...
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - If you've been tracking Thai food in South Florida, Just Thai is the latest, and arguably most compelling, chapter in a lineage that includes About Bangkok, Bow Thai, and Thai Garden out of Coral Springs. It opened in September 2024 in the former China Gourmet space in ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Gerald M. Pomper, a national scholar in voter behavior and American presidential politics who dedicated his nearly six-decade career to Rutgers, died on May 21. He was 91.Pomper joined the Rutgers faculty in 1962, when he became a Board of Governors Professor at the Eagleton ...
Sandra Poole presents $1,722 to Joshua Project President Pat Costello for the organization’s Summer Lunch and Backpack programs, which provides thousands of meals to Schoharie County’s families in need. Golfers raised the donation at the Drive for Food at the Cobleskill Golf and Country Club ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has a four-prong plan to better regulate New Jersey’s growing number of “data centers,” saying they should pay “their fair share” for utilities and contribute more to communities where they do business.In response to rising local concern about data centers, ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public Library hosts events for those of all ages!Monday, June 1:Remembering 1976: Our Bicentennial Stories (All Day)Ravenous Readers (4-4:45 p.m.)Tuesday, June 2: N/AWednesday, June 3:Japanese Storytime (10:30-11:15 a.m.)Thursday, June 4:All-in-One Art Class: Open Session ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Blackened Salmon Platter, Veggies & Mashed Potatoes $15.50Penne Vodka with Italian Sausage, served with Garlic Bread $15.50Turkey, Fresh Mozz, Roasted Red Peppers and Mayo on a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently arrested a man who seems to have a problem with following orders from authorities, even after he was arrested and on his way to jail. Police charged Dajhan Jaeden Jones, 24, of Margate with resisting an officer with violence, resisting an officer ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton residents have a chance to leave their mark on a new public art installation coming to Hughes Park — not with paint or sculpture, but with poetry.Public Art Boca has launched a community poll asking residents to help select an “Ode to Boca” poem that will be incorporated ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library hosts events for those of all ages!Monday, June 1:ESL Conversation Class (4-5 p.m.)Tuesday, June 2:Inspect Your Gadget (10-11 a.m.)Teen Tuesday: Button Making (3:15-4:30 p.m.)Wednesday, June 3:ESL Conversation Class (10:30-11:30 a.m.)Thursday, June ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Dozens of parents packed the public comment portion of this week’s Council meeting to urge officials to move forward with plans for a Class 3 Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) at the Academy of Our Lady.Mayor Kristine Morieko cautioned speakers at the May 27, 2026, meeting ...
UNION, NJ — Pride flag raisings, a performance by Frenchie Davis, a 5k, and free interactive activities, are planned this June for Pride Month here in Union and nearby by the County of Union. The Township of Union will hold its 2026 Pride flag raising on Saturday, June 6, in front of Town Hall, ...