TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO HILLSBOROUGH STAFF
May 27, 2026
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Mayor Catherine Payne presented Hillsborough Police Officer, Christopher Weckenman with a proclamation in recognition of his heroic actions responding to a barn fire On Amwell Road at the May 26 Committee meeting.Even on his way to the 2026 Police Unity Tour, Weckenman proved ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — The next Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA)'s Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling event will take place on Saturday, June 13. This event provides residents with the opportunity to safely dispose of materials that should not be placed in the regular ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The seventh-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls softball team cruised to a 20-0 mercy-rule victory over No. 10 J.P. Stevens at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in the opening round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament on Tuesday, May 26.The Raiders came ...
PLEASE POST ADEQUATE PUBLIC NOTICE REVISED EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ACTION MEETING The Board of Education of the School District of South Orange and Maplewood hereby gives notice of the following meetings: ● On Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m ., the Board of Education will hold a p ublic meeting to ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Music lovers are invited to enjoy a night of live entertainment as Ricky Eldridge brings an evening of original songs and popular covers to the Long Branch Senior Center on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.The free community concert begins at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center, located at 85 ...
Denville, NJ - A blistering first quarter sent the Morris Knolls Golden Eagles soaring into the next round of the state tournament Wednesday afternoon.Morris Knolls exploded for 10 first-quarter goals and never slowed down in a dominant 18-2 victory over Colts Neck Cougars in the first round of the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Introduced to an array of sports at an early age, this leading member of the Blue Devils girls lacrosse team is known not only for hard work, but also for the composure and positivity on which her teammates can rely. Junior Logan Partridge is this week’s Andy Heinz and The ...
Denville, NJ - Powered by a thunderous first inning and a dominant performance in the circle, the fifth-seeded Morris Knolls Golden Eagles opened the state tournament in emphatic fashion Tuesday afternoon with an 11-1 victory over Hackensack Comets in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, ...
Denville, NJ - Unbeaten season. Another commanding win. And a growing sense that this spring belongs to the Golden Eagles.The undefeated Morris Knolls Golden Eagles girls golf team continued its remarkable run Tuesday, rolling past Villa Walsh Vikings, 192-213, in a nine-hole match played on a ...
COBLESKILL – Baseball Hall of Fame Curator Leah Buhagiar will share a “behind-the-scenes look” at how exhibits at the museum are created at the Monday, June 1, meeting of the Town of Cobleskill Historical Society. The program is free and open to the public. It begins at 6 p.m. in the Cornell ...
EDISON, NJ - Last Wednesday, the council unanimously voted to introduce the 2026 Municipal Budget and the Sanitation Budget. The municipal budget is approximately $181 million and results in a 4.4% tax increase for residents. The budgets will be up for a public hearing on July 22.The Municipal ...
SPARTA, NJ – White Deer Plaza was packed and energized with approximately 1000 runners for the 39th Girls on the Run 5K. The spring 2026 event had 456 GOTR girls and 533 registered runners for a total of 989 participants, according to GOTR NJ North Executive Director Maureen Dykstra.Weather ...
Denville, NJ - On May 22, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., officers from the Denville Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 West near St. Mary's Place, after observing several motor vehicle violations.During the course of the stop, officers observed a large container of used ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Common Council President Claire Toth is offering her perspective on Mayor Elizabeth Fagan’s decision to veto the proposed Maple Street outdoor dining ordinance, saying the council majority believed it followed the process recommended by state transportation officials and city ...
NEW JERSEY - Raaw Energy has expanded information related to its voluntary recall involving products produced between July 17, 2025, and Dec. 23, 2025, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.The recall also includes a March 31, 2026, batch of Beef and Turkey Medley.Company officials ...
NEW JERSEY - Raaw Energy has expanded information related to its voluntary recall involving products produced between July 17, 2025, and Dec. 23, 2025, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.The recall also includes a March 31, 2026, batch of Beef and Turkey Medley.Company officials ...
Princeton, NJ – More Princeton residents have fallen victim to online scams. This week’s police blotter report lists a $73,000 loss by a Patton Avenue resident and a $1,750 loss by a Stockton Street resident.In the past two months, TAPinto Princeton has reported nine instances of various ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Proponents of a newly adopted special improvement district designation for the French Street business corridor say it will result in greater cleaning and beautification efforts, enhanced public safety and better supported local businesses.They also said it will help support efforts ...
NEW JERSEY – With summer recess just around the corner, it is a good time to know how to get your legal working papers when an underage worker secures that job. Working papers continue to be processed through the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development's website --MyWorkingPapers.nj.gov ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls honored veterans, the fallen, and their families during its Memorial Day parade and ceremony held over the weekend.The parade procession stepped off from American Legion Post 108 at 591 Main Street on May 23 before marching down Main Street to Wilmore Road Park, ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library concert series begins Thursday.The Florian Schantz Jazz performs at the library, located at 404 Chestnut St, beginning at 6 p.m.This year's series celebrates America's 250th anniversary.The performance is free and open to the public.
ROXBURY, NJ - (Note: A planned cannon firing has been canceled) In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, some special patriotic elements are planned for this year's Roxbury Beach Blast, taking place Friday (May 29) at Horseshoe Lake Park.Steve Alford as G.
Several Newark natives and politicians – with one appealing federal assault charges filed against her – are running for federal and county seats in this year’s primary election on Tuesday, June 2.Primary winners will earn their respective party’s nomination to compete in the Nov. 3 general ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
Janice Tinari has survived more than her share of challenges at her family's popular bistro, which has been a staple of downtown Ho-Ho-Kus for nearly 25 years. The owner and head chef of Just Janice is facing another following a kitchen fire last night (Tues., May 26th). Employees tried to douse ...
WARREN, NJ — A crash with reported injuries caused significant traffic delays Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 78 westbound in Warren Township. As of 3:29 p.m., emergency crews were responding to the accident located west of Exit 36 near County Road 651. According to traffic alerts, two of the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ-The Somerset Patriots fell 7-3 to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd of 6,308, marking the Patriots’ fifth sellout of the season.With two extra base hits in the game, Somerset has an extra base hit in all 47 games ...
An unresponsive child who swallowed a pill containing fentanyl was rushed to the hospital and two additional children had to be checked out after a Hackensack man left the drugs within their reach, authorities charged. The hospitalized youngster recovered, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ-The Somerset Patriots fell 7-3 to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at TD Bank Ballpark on Wednesday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd of 6,308, marking the Patriots’ fifth sellout of the season.With two extra base hits in the game, Somerset has an extra base hit in all 47 games ...