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By TAPINTO MOUNT LAUREL STAFF
May 26, 2026
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Early voting for the New Jersey Primary Election kicks off on Tuesday, May 26, and Mount Laurel voters will have a site in town where they can cast their ballots.A total of 10 early voting locations will be open during the 6-day early voting period from May 26 through May ...
FLORENCE, NJ — UPDATE: The town hall has been canceled due to crowd size concerns. Read More Here: Emergency Town Hall on Potential Falls Township, PA Data Center Canceled Due to Crowd Size ConcernsOne of Bordentown's representatives in the state Legislature will be holding a community meeting this ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a Memorial Day weekend hunger strike to protest its reportedly deplorable, inhumane conditions.“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Township Committee advanced an infrastructure measure at its meeting on May 19, adopting a bond ordinance that allocates $1 million for a new round of road improvements throughout the township.The ordinance authorizes the issuance of $952,380 in bonds or notes, with the ...
COPAKE—Craft vendors are welcome at the town-sponsored block party in the Copake Hamlet, Rock Around the Clock, July 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. The block party features a DJ,dancing, food and drink, magician Jeffrey Jene, a bouncy house, bed races, face painting, artisan crafts, car show, and lots of fun ...
Memorial Day, as the name implies, was established to create a day of remembrance to honor soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the U.S. Civil War. Our culture today, however, associates the holiday with the start of summer activities, like barbecues and going to the beach. How did this once ...
CLARK, NJ — On Monday, May 18, the Clark Township Municipal Council met for its monthly meeting. Notable issues discussed included the Clark Reservoir project and local zoning laws.Township officials are working to address residents’ concerns about noise and dust being created by the Clark ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ When the season began, the outlook for the Hackettstown Jr. Tiger Lacrosse 3rd and 4th grade squads looked uncertain. Numbers were low—low enough that the young Tigers didn't have enough players to field a team on their own. It’s a challenge that can derail a season before it even ...
Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy continues to ...
Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy continues to ...
WATCHUNG, NJ — Mayor Ronald Jubin joined residents, veterans, local officials, and community members in Watchung on Memorial Day to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces.Boy Scout Troop 32 led the Pledge of Allegiance during ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — At the Mountainside Borough Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli announced the council’s intent to start the process of creating a new useable sports field in town, which would be located at Beechwood School.“I did mention briefly, during the ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank Charter School has earned national recognition after finishing second in the 2026 Capitol Hill Challenge, a financial education competition that drew more than 7,300 students from public schools across the country.The team will be honored on June 10 at the U.S. Capitol, where ...
FAIR HAVEN, NJ – The Fair Haven River Rats, a 70‑year‑old nonprofit sailing organization on the Navesink River, is preparing for the summer season and inviting children, adults and families to learn the fundamentals of sailing.River Rats, which is not a yacht club, offers junior and adult lessons ...
UNION, N.J. — The Market at Union will return to Morris Avenue on June 4 for its 2026 season, bringing weekly vendors, food trucks and local businesses back to the Union Arts Center lot.The market, located at 1980 Morris Ave., will operate Thursdays from 5 to 8:30 p.m. through Sept. 24.“We are ...
WAYNE, NJ — The speed limit on Berdan Avenue was not the only traffic safety concern raised at Tuesday night’s Wayne Township Council meeting.After the council introduced an ordinance to make Berdan Avenue 35 mph from end to end, several residents asked the township to look west, toward Valley Road ...
RED BANK, NJ: Now’s your chance to share your feedback, whether it’s praise, a suggestion, or a critique.The following are the weekly public office hours of the Mayor and Council: Monday Afternoons - Mayor Billy Portman (call 732-530-2740 to schedule an appointment), 4:00pm - 6:00pmMayor's ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Wood-Ridge High School girls soccer team and school administrators held a small ceremony on Tuesday, May 19 to honor Fiona Helly as the team's all-time leading goalscorer with 84 goals. Helly also has the record for most goals in a season with 28. She was a four-time, First Team ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The Monmouth Film Festival is back and there is so much to do and see. Do not miss out, reserve your film festival experience HERE! And, don't miss the award-winning documentary about a Holmdel family’s journey through love, loss, resilience, and healing, showing at the MFF on ...
Enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment, and all for a great cause! TAPhere or See details below⬇️⬇️ Reserve today or get your tickets at the door. Seating is very comfortable in the Holmdel High School Auditorium/Theatre. This is great entertainment brought local, to benefit pediatric cancer ...
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 ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The Monmouth Film Festival is back and there is so much to do and see. Do not miss out, reserve your film festival experience HERE! And, don't miss the award-winning documentary about a Holmdel family’s journey through love, loss, resilience, and healing, showing at the MFF on ...
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 ...
Enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment, and all for a great cause! TAPhere or See details below⬇️⬇️ Reserve today or get your tickets at the door. Seating is very comfortable in the Holmdel High School Auditorium/Theatre. This is great entertainment brought local, to benefit pediatric cancer ...
Enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment, and all for a great cause! TAPhere or See details below⬇️⬇️ Reserve today or get your tickets at the door. Seating is very comfortable in the Holmdel High School Auditorium/Theatre. This is great entertainment brought local, to benefit pediatric cancer ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The Monmouth Film Festival is back and there is so much to do and see. Do not miss out, reserve your film festival experience HERE! And, don't miss the award-winning documentary about a Holmdel family’s journey through love, loss, resilience, and healing, showing at the MFF on ...
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 ...
Princeton, NJ – Green Street, the southernmost street in the historic Witherspoon-Jackson community and the one closest to Paul Robeson Place and the central business district, has seen its share of redevelopment and renovation in recent years. Now Number 8 Green Street, the two-story wood frame ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A 30-minute weather delay did the trick. By the time the 2026 Berkeley Heights Memorial Day Parade stepped off Monday morning, the rain that had soaked the area through the weekend had stopped, leaving wet pavement underfoot and clear skies above — and drawing a strong ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham High softball team is heading into the state tournament with players who have proved they are going to put up a fight against some of the best teams in the area. Senior first baseman Maddie Huth has put together an impressive regular season by recording 28 hits for a .444 ...