TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO HAMILTON STAFF
May 27, 2026
HAMILTON, NJ – Steinert advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 softball tournament with a 20-0 victory over Pemberton on Tuesday.Winning pitcher Ellie Miller allowed no hits in four innings and drove in seven runs. She was 2-for-4 with a home run. Miller struck out 11 of ...
ISELIN, NJ – Madeena Cheema pitched a three-hitter to lead Millburn to a 7-0 softball victory over JFK-Iselin in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament on Tuesday.Cheema struck out eight batters and walked three in seven innings.Zoe Barnett went 2-for-4 with three runs batted in ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Avital Kandel drove in five runs to lead Dayton to a 12-0 softball victory over Belvidere in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 tournament on Tuesday.Kandel went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored. Aubrie Cantagallo scored four runs and went 2-for-3 with a double ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville Farmers Market, located in the borough’s parking lot across from St. Stan's Church on MacArthur Ave., returns on Thursday, May 28, at 12 p.m. Offering fresh produce, baked goods, food trucks and more, the market has increased in popularity and has become a regular ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Several new restaurants are popping up in Westfield, including a Peruvian place that claims to have “the best chicken in New Jersey,” an Indo-Mex fusion eatery downtown and a brick-and-mortar spot by the owner of Feast Catering. Don Alex opened recently at 231 South Ave. East. The ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Coffee, conversation, and community connection came together at Bovella’s as the Mountainside Police Department hosted its Coffee and Conversation event, giving residents an informal opportunity to meet officers, ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in ...
Editor's Note: Check back with TAPinto Berkeley Heights for photo gallery by Stephen O'Keefe of Peak Reaction Photography.BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Fourth-seeded Gov. Livingston Highlanders softball erupted for seven runs in the first inning and never looked back in a 16-1, four-inning victory over ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank council will hold a hybrid (online and in-person), regular meeting on Thursday, May 28, 6:30pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.The Red Bank Borough Council will take action on several major capital projects and introduce updates to the town’s planning and development ...
Tickets are now on sale for Christmas in July - Bingo, Bites & Booze! Join us for a fun night with friends and family to support Holiday Express. This year's event will be hosted at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean Township on Thursday, July 16th, 2026. Purchase a Premium Table and ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — The Wood-Ridge Board of Education approved the staff appointments and reductions in staff for the upcoming school year during its May 11 meeting.The Board approved the reappointment of teachers, administrators, support staff, buildings and grounds personnel, and child study team, ...
NEW MILFORD, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat New Milford in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 1 Softball playoffs in New Milford on Tuesday. Hasbrouck Heights, the 10th seed, will travel to Midland Park on Thursday.New Milford jumped out to a lead in the first ...
WAYNE, NJ — After a resident came before the Wayne Township Council for the third time asking for a resolution tied to federal immigration enforcement on municipal property, Mayor Chris Vergano gave his clearest answer yet: The resolution is “window dressing,” and it wouldn't “stop anything.”The ...
RED BANK, NJ: Parks and Recreation is offering a four‑session Tai Chi and Qigong program this June, inviting residents to enjoy gentle movement and relaxation as the sun sets over the Swimming River. Led by Dr. Kristopher Sparacino, the series focuses on balance, breathing, and mindful exercise ...
UNION, NJ - Frigid temperatures threatened to chill the revolutionary ambitions of 10,000 Continental Army troops during the winter encampment of 1779 to 1780. Soldiers starved with food rations depleting. They shivered with no protection from warm clothes or blankets. They were surviving without ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Gabby Perez threw a one-hit complete-game shutout as Wood-Ridge defeated Ridgefield, 8-0, in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 1 softball playoffs on Tuesday at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. Wood-Ridge, the top seed in the bracket, will face New Providence on ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – The Colts Neck softball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament with a 10-0 victory over Westampton Tech on Tuesday.Angela Sasso pitched a five-inning perfect game, striking out 12 of the 15 batters she faced.Sasso also hit a home run and a ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — As communities across the nation recognize Mental Health Awareness Month each May, a group of dedicated young leaders in Middletown is once again stepping up to turn awareness into action.The 4th annual Be the Difference Walk, a student-led initiative focused on mental health ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: The sixth annual 🦋Butterflies for Maddy fundraiser and awareness event was held on May 7, 2026, in the Casablanca Room in Fair Haven, bringing together community members for an evening centered on remembrance, education, advocacy, and hope.The event honors the life and legacy of ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday and Sunday—May 30 and 31—the City of Plainfield is organizing a citywide garage sale from 9am until 3pm.“If you’re searching for a garage sale near you in Plainfield, NJ or looking for a citywide yard sale in New Jersey, this community event offers a full weekend of ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Area YMCA is marking Mental Health Awareness Month by reminding residents that support, connection and care are available throughout the community.Green ribbons displayed around the area serve as a symbol of mental health awareness and a reminder that no one has to ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys tennis team has reached the do-or-die portion of its season, so there was only one thing for coach James Cai to do after the Cougars won their state sectional quarterfinal match vs. Iselin Kennedy, 5-0, in a little more than an hour on Tuesday at the Colony Courts.He ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown South softball team advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament with a 10-0 victory over Moorestown on Tuesday.Middletown South (16-7), the third seed, will host sixth-seeded Middletown North in the quarterfinal round on ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown North advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 softball tournament with a 10-0 victory over Brick Township on Tuesday.Middletown North collected only two hits, both of them by Abby Esposito, who hit a home run and a double, drove in three runs ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex softball team, after trailing by eight runs, advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 3 tournament with a 10-9 victory over Wayne Hills in eight innings on Tuesday.West Essex (16-10) was behind, 9-1, going to the bottom of the sixth inning. The ...
Early voting for the June 23 primary election will begin on June 13 and continue through June 21 at the Cattaraugus Campus of Jamestown Community College in Olean and the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections in Little Valley. Early voting dates and times are:Saturday, June 13, from ...
EDISON, NJ - On Sunday, May 17, the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletics Association held its 2026 Scholar-Athlete Award banquet at the Pines Manor. One student from each of the more than 400 participating high schools in the NJSIAA was honored for their accomplishments in the classroom and in ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Vanessa Gunawan of Branchburg, who will pursue a Finance degree at the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named valedictorian of Immaculata High School’s Class of 2026. Toby Moreno of Somerset, who will pursue a Joint Bachelor/MD in medicine at ...