TOP LOCAL News
By LISA ALLEN
April 7, 2026
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Public Library is redefining what it means to be a place of discovery—and thanks to support from the Rotary Club of Mountainside, local families now have even more reasons to walk through its doors.A recent $400 Rotary matching grant helped fund new hands-on ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Board of Education approved the award of a contract to replace the roof at Millburn High School at its April 6 meeting.The board addressed several change orders related to ongoing science lab renovations at the high school, including HVAC upgrades and concrete ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Governor Livingston High School boys tennis team earned a decisive 5-0 victory over Johnson on Monday afternoon, April 6, improving its record to 2-3 on the season.The Highlanders controlled play across all three singles flights. At first singles, Arav Misra set the tone ...
Photo by: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMadeMILLBURN, NJ - History comes to thrilling life in 1776, the Tony-winning musical that brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a magnificent score. With music and lyrics by ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Cameras are back out across Summit as the city launches its “Summit Through Your Eyes” photo contest, inviting residents to capture what makes their hometown stand out.The annual contest, tied to New Jersey Local Government Week (April 12–18), opened April 6 and runs through May 15.
NUTLEY, NJ – Ethan Almengo drove in three runs to lead West Orange to a 6-1 baseball victory over Nutley on Monday.Almengo went 2-for-3 with a home run for West Orange (2-1), which scored four runs in the third inning to take a 5-0 lead.Alex Alfonso and Jordan Rothseid each had two hits and one run ...
NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Charter Study Commission deliberated on the recommendation for a change in the form of government at its March 26 meeting.The following is a summary of all the issues covered in that meeting, as submitted directly by Jerry Kung, the secretary of the committee:The ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel is currently seeking candidates for a Community Development Administrative Summer Intern, the Township announced last week.The intern will specifically be spearheading a high-priority Records Digitization and Modernization project in order to facilitate the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood baseball team will take the field against arch rival Westfield for a game that means much more than runs and hits on April 21. The Raiders will play in honor of Lisa Bolton to celebrate her life, strength, and the lasting impact she had on her family, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a woman who was speeding on West Sample Road and had 7.35 grams of crack cocaine in her car that stopped in front of Coral Springs High School. They charged Danielle Jordanne Darras, 42, of Fort Lauderdale with cocaine possession with ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Board of Education moved forward with two major facility upgrades at Jonathan Dayton High School, approving contracts for new classroom flooring and window replacements. The district will partner with Hannon Floors to install luxury vinyl tile flooring throughout ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury scored a tiebreaking run in the bottom of the sixth inning for a 7-6 softball victory over Hunterdon Central on Monday.Madison Van Cleef and Cambria Tucker each hit two-run home runs for Hunterdon Central (0-1) and Julianna Richards hit a solo homer and scored three ...
NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ —More than 40 municipalities, as well as many other public and private entities, are already using TAPinto for legal notices, less than a month after new legal legislation took effect in New Jersey. Since March 1, when the new law took full effect, both public and private ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – A local tradition is making a return this week as Sayreville prepares to host a Teen Night event at the Mickey Sedlack Recreation Center.The event, organized by the Sayreville Cultural Arts Council, will take place on Friday, April 10, from 7 to 10 p.m. Organizers say the goal is ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)'s Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign reminds drivers of the deadly risks and legal consequences, including fines for texting and messaging while behind the wheel.Law enforcement ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ — The Township Council on Tuesday, March 17 approved a 15-item consent agenda.Some of the resolutions contained in the consent agenda: A $45,000 contract awarded to CFM Construction to paint the Westville Avenue and Cedar Street pool facilities'Approval of two charitable raffles ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - The Neptune Township Committee invites all to a flag raising to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Neptune Township will raise the flag in honor of the MonmouthNJ 250 initiative: America's Semiquincentennial on Monday, April 13th ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board is scheduled to review two applications at its upcoming meeting, including a presentation on the proposed rehabilitation plan for 26–28 Shrewsbury Avenue and a site‑plan application for a property on Riverside Avenue.26–28 Shrewsbury AvenueThe meeting will ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights will host its inaugural Community Softball Tournament to raise funds for the borough's Food Pantry. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at 9 a.m. at Depken Field. The rain date is Saturday, April 25.Four teams will face off for a trophy and ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - A three-run first inning led Wood-Ridge to a 4-1 win over Rutherford in a NJIC Meadowlands baseball game on Monday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge is now 2-2 overall and 1-0 in the Meadowlands. Rutherford is 3-2 overall, 0-1 in the Meadowlands.Lucas ...
UNION, N.J. — The Key Club at Union High School earned top honors at the New Jersey Key Club District Educational Conference (DECON), with students receiving multiple first-place awards, scholarships and statewide recognition during the three-day event held March 26-28.The club captured first place ...
Jamie B. Summers-Johnson | 3A South Ward | "Dedicated to a United South Ward"Jamie Summers-Johnson has lived in the same Orange house since she was seven years old. Her kids are growing up on the same block where she grew up. Some of her neighbors are the same ones who knew her as a child — and ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Sophomore Nico Mannino was credited with 21 assists and also produced a kill, a block, a dig, and a service ace in Chatham's 2-0 boys volleyball win vs. Vernon on Monday at CHS.Middle Jas Virdi and outside hitter Scott Simonfay each knocked down five kills for Chatham (5-4), which has ...
SPARTA, NJ – The game started about 45 minutes late and ended with Sparta coming to bat in the bottom of the sixth inning when the NJAC National Division baseball game was called by darkness at 7:27 p.m. with the Spartans ahead, 8-6.Chatham wasted the one-hit, eight-strikeout pitching of senior ...
HAZLET, NJ: Residents looking for a relaxed and family-friendly activity during Spring Break are invited to stop by a special “Coffee with a Cop” event in Hazlet. The gathering will take place today (Tuesday, April 7th)from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McDonald's on Route 35, in Hazlet, offering an open ...
MILLBURN, NJ — It was a bright morning when Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomaandi and Township Committee Member Ben Stoller and many other supporters, donors, and Paper Mill Playhouse Staff and other associates gathered for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the NEW F.M. Kirby CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE PAPER ...
Princeton, NJ – Other than the same old grind, what are you planning to do this week? Here’s our short list of some events we find promising:Tuesday, April 76:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Young Adult Book Talk, Community Room, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, www.princetonlibrary.org. YA author ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — A packed gym at STEM Academy erupted with cheers on March 30 as East Orange Public Safety narrowly defeated Newark Public Safety, 43–42, in a high-energy “Battle of the Badges” basketball game that delivered both fierce competition and a powerful message of community ...