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April 5, 2026

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...

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MAPLEWOOD, N.J., April 2, 2026 – The Maplewood Library, the first LEED Gold-certified public library in New Jersey, today announced it received the 2026 U.S. Local Leadership Award for Project Excellence in New Jersey from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). USGBC selects one exceptional ...

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BELMAR, NJ – A beloved weekly tradition is continuing at the Belmar Public Library, where toddlers and preschoolers are invited to step into a world of imagination during Toddler Story Time with Ms. Sue.Held every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m., the program offers a welcoming and engaging ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison’s boys lacrosse team continued its fast start to the season Saturday, rolling past Johnson, 18-8, to improve to 5-0.The Dodgers set the tone early with a dominant first quarter, erupting for seven goals while holding Johnson scoreless. Madison followed with eight more goals in ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison’s softball team broke out in a big way Saturday morning, piling up 19 hits in an 18-8 victory over Chatham.The Dodgers improved to 1-2 with the win, while Chatham fell to 0-3.Madison scored in every inning, putting up two runs in the first, three in the second, two in the ...

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SOMERSET, NJ — A new Popeyes is coming to Somerset and will take over the former McDonald’s site at Village Plaza on Easton Avenue, according to a March 20 social media post from RJ Brunelli & Co.The commercial real estate firm announced that a lease had been signed for the location and ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown’s boys lacrosse team was defeated 14-4 by Warren Hills on Saturday morning. The Colonials dropped to 0-6 on the season, while Warren Hills improved to 2-1.Morristown scored once in the first quarter and added two more in the third, but Warren Hills gradually pulled away ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison’s baseball team put runners on base throughout Saturday morning’s game, but Morris Knolls made the most of its chances and handed the Dodgers a 7-0 loss.Madison fell to 1-2 on the season, while Morris Knolls remained unbeaten at 3-0.Morris Knolls took the lead in the first ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown baseball battled back from an early deficit and forced extra innings, but Roxbury pulled away in the 10th for a 12-8 victory Saturday morning.The Colonials dropped to 1-2 on the season, while Roxbury improved to 1-2.Roxbury came out quickly, scoring three runs in the ...

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POMPANO BEACH — Residents and visitors gathered at beachside earlier today to continue a half-century tradition as the Pompano Beach Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Easter Sunrise Service. The interdenominational service started at 6:45 a.m. with more than 300 residents, visitors and dignitaries in ...

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EDISON, NJ - The township will collect unused or expired medications for National Medicine Take Back Day. Residents can turn in their medications at the Edison Police Headquarters, 100 Municipal Boulevard, on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.Medications should be taken out of their ...

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POMPANO BEACH — Authorities closed a major stretch of Federal Highway Sunday afternoon after a minivan driver lost control and struck multiple utility poles and traffic equipment at the Federal Highway/SE 7th Street intersection.BSO investigators continue to work the scene of the accident, but the ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Drew Spence collected a career-high three hits and drove in a pair of runs and Chatham’s pitching held Phillipsburg High School to two hits as the Cougars spoiled the Stateliners home and season-opening baseball game with a 4-2 victory on Saturday in a non-conference game ...

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SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Environmental Commission is calling on residents, students, community groups and local organizations to roll up their sleeves for its annual John Clyde Stream Clean-Up, a long-running Earth Month tradition focused on protecting local waterways and improving ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – The township will be holding a free paper shredding, electronics recycling and prescription drug drop-off event on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the Municipal Building parking lot. The event is rain or shine, and is open to all township residents and ...

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