TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
April 7, 2026
NEW JERSEY — NJ TRANSIT is pursuing “every available legal remedy” after two recent assaults on frontline employees, including one captured on video and another that led to criminal charges, according to a statement from President and CEO Kris Kolluri.In a message to customers, Kolluri said the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers as part of the statewide recognition of the 25th anniversary of New Jersey’s John’s Law, landmark legislation aimed at preventing impaired ...
TRENTON — Eight Middlesex County communities have been awarded $7,000 grants for a statewide April law enforcement crackdown campaign on “distracted driving.” New Jersey’s “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign will extend through April 30th during the national Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge High School Girls Lacrosse Team earned its first victory of the 2026 season on Thursday, April 2, defeating North Hunterdon 12–8 in its home opener.After falling in its season opener on the road, Ridge (1–1) rebounded with a strong all-around performance in front of ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Mateus Correia scored four goals to lead Dayton to a 10-3 boys lacrosse victory over Donovan Catholic on Monday.Austin Klein led the Bulldogs in assists with four and also scored a goal.Tyler Leyzerovich and Marcello Matute each scored two goals for Dayton. Kevin Lynch had one ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A Cranford High School librarian has been recognized on a national stage for her impact on students and the broader community. Christine Szeluga, who has served as the school’s librarian since 2019, has been named one of 10 recipients of the 2026 “I Love My Librarian Award” from the ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — The South Amboy police department is reinforcing its commitment to transparency and accountability with the release of its March 2026 Monthly Report, offering residents a detailed look into crime trends, police activity, and overall department performance.Police Chief Patricia ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A dog was injured Tuesday morning when it was attacked by another dog in Tamaques Park, according to the injured dog’s owner, Daniel Caramagno.Caramagno was walking his dog, Charlie, a rescued pit bull mix, on a leash in a wooded area when a large white dog with long hair ran toward ...
Linden, NJ - During the marking period, Linden High School students participated in an in-house volleyball tournament as part of the Physical Education program. Student captains drafted teams, each choosing college-inspired names to represent their group, and competed throughout the season leading ...
FLEMINGTON – The impact of redevelopment activity in the borough is beginning to show up in the numbers that support the municipal budget.Tax assessor Ed Kerwin and borough chief financial officer and tax collector William Hance outlined changes in the borough’s fiscal landscape at the March 23 ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) has released information about an incident at one of the Township's apartment complexes that took place on Monday night that led police to ask the public to avoid the area and for residents to stay indoors.According to a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The removal of snow and ice from private residential complexes in Bridgewater Township will have to wait a while for clarification.The town council tabled the introduction of an ordinance on the matter at its March 19 meeting. "It's the culmination of a number of weeks of work," ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - The continuing effort to restore the water quality of the Musconetcong River Watershed received a $146,000 boost on March 17.The county board of commissioners, by resolution, accepted the funds from the New Jersey Highlands Council to bring the total of that state agency’s ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - It's almost time for the South Brunswick High School Chess Club's annual Chessathon. The Chessathon is free and open to South Brunswick School District students only. It takes over the South Brunswick High School Annex Cafeteria on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
ROSELLE, NJ — Members of the Roselle Fire Department participated in training to keep their skills sharp.According to a social media post and photos shared earlier this month, the training took place at the Union County Fire Academy in Linden.“Their dedication ensures that our community is always ...
TINTON FALLS, NJ — Twenty-five years after a tragic crash claimed the life of a young Navy officer, more than 300 police chiefs from across New Jersey gathered Thursday to honor the legacy of John’s Law—a measure that continues to save lives on the state’s roads every day.The April 2 event marked ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The award-winning Spotswood PTA is holding its 2026 Founders Day Dinner and Awards on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at Campozino's Restaurant in South River. This special celebration includes the installation of new officers. It will also recognize the Spotswood School Districts 2025-26 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick High School's varsity dance team is hosting its first-ever audition prep clinic on Saturday, May 16, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Center Stage Dance and Theater School. All interested East Brunswick School District dancers in grades seven through 12 are invited to ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s boys golf team fell just short Monday, losing 167-162 to Madison in a nine-hole stroke-play match.Ethan DePetrillo led the Hilltoppers with a 39, tying for the low score of the day with Madison’s Andrew Schiller and Theo Bruns. Summit’s Lenin Hurlburt shot 43, while Grady ...
TRENTON, NJ — Carteret is among eight Middlesex County communities awarded $7,000 grants for a statewide April law enforcement crackdown campaign on “distracted driving,” borough Mayor Daniel J. Remain says.Officers from the Carteret Police Department will take part in New Jersey’s “Put the Phone ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Residents in a Cranford neighborhood reported a series of overnight vehicle vandalism incidents early Monday in which car windshields were smashed with large bricks.Posts circulating on social media groups Monday morning indicated that multiple vehicles parked along Cauyga Road and ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Hamilton West girls lacrosse team picked up its first victory of the season, 12-2, over North Brunswick on Monday.Amelia Reed scored five goals and passed for one assist for Hamilton West (1-3).Cassandra Canonico totaled two goals and three assists and Danilynn Conte had ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Ellie Miller pitched four perfect innings and Mia Pope and Danika Spak each knocked in three runs to lead Steinert to a 17-0 softball victory over West Windsor-Plainsboro South on Monday.Miller struck out eight of the 12 batters she faced.Pope went 2-for-3 with two runs scored for ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Firefighters from Keasbey quickly extinguished a fire inside a township sanitation truck that was carting recyclables to Bayshore Recycling plant, on Crows Mill Road, authorities said.The 8 am fire on Monday, April 6th, ignited inside the public works truck. It was small, but ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Path We Take is a compelling story of growth, wisdom, and the invaluable lessons learned over years of dedication in the sport of wrestling. Michael Blanchard reflects on his past failures with honesty, revealing how each mistake was a crucial lesson that ultimately helped him ...
PRINCETON, NJ - Governor Mikie Sherrill and her husband, First Gentleman Jason Hedberg, who currently live in Montclair, announced on April 3 that they will be moving to Drumthwacket this summer. “From Day One, this administration has committed to getting to work in Trenton to deliver on our ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As the 2026 housing season heats up, changes in state consumer protection laws and even geopolitical influences mean that both buyers and sellers in the sought-after Westfield market would do well to have seasoned real estate professional Mary Ellen O’Boyle help steer their path to ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s Hilltoppers showed their power in Warren Monday, with Kate Shin hitting two home runs to lead a 14-3 victory over No. 7 Watchung Hills.Summit (3-2, 2-0 UCC Mountain) trailed 1-0 early but tied it in the third before pulling away with four runs in the fifth, three in the sixth, ...
SOMERSET, NJ — A Franklin Township man has been sentenced to 11 years in New Jersey State Prison following convictions on firearms and narcotics offenses, according to a news release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.Kenneth James, 34, was sentenced March 31 by Superior Court Judge ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Dayton girls lacrosse team scored four straight goals in the third quarter and went on to a 12-6 victory over A.L. Johnson on Monday.Lauren O'Brien scored four goals and passed for three assists for Dayton (1-1), which trailed, 3-0, after one quarter and was tied with ALJ, ...