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By JEANNE WALL
May 26, 2026
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 ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Despite damp weather and much cooler than average temperatures, Sayreville Memorial Day Parade preceded as expected on Monday, May 25, 2026. Commander Dan Vardalis of the Sayreville VFW Post 4699, who served in the U.S. Army for more than two decades, was the grand marshal of the ...
We hope you enjoyed what for some was a three-day weekend and for those that had to work, we hope you were still able to make the best of it. This morning we have a look at a few of the parades that took place on Memorial Days.We also have:An update on upcoming school budget revotesA three-quarter ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Memorial Day weekend didn't exactly give residents that summer vibe, but don't worry. There will be sunnier and warmer days ahead. Hopefully, by Saturday, May 30, because that's when the South Plainfield Community Pool is opening its doors. This summer the popular community ...
BRIDGEWATER – The New York Yankees affiliated Somerset Patriots celebrated Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) student achievement during a recent game with over 275 students, staff, and family members on hand for the celebration.Before the players took the field, SCVTHS ...
BRIDGEWATER – The New York Yankees affiliated Somerset Patriots celebrated Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) student achievement during a recent game with over 275 students, staff, and family members on hand for the celebration.Before the players took the field, SCVTHS ...
Renss LensRENSSELAER COUNTY – Starting on Friday and running through Monday most communities in the county partook in ceremonies and/or parades to mark Memorial Day, a chance to honor our service men and woman who died defending this country.In Troy, there was a long parade from Lansingburgh to ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Borough Council member and U.S. Army Veteran Miles Gilmore remembered Chatham High graduate, Marine Lance Cpl. Vincent Sullivan, in his Memorial Day remarks held at the Chatham Borough Fire Department on Monday.Gilmore spoke about “Remembrance, Service and Responsibility” and ...
COLTS NECK, NJ: The May 2026, Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA) Barn Tour was a community success, celebrating 🇺🇸America 250, Colts Neck style! The event began with guests loading onto luxury tour buses at the “old becker's” lot, on route 34, for easy group touring. Tickets were $50 a person ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — With rain forcing the cancellation of Montclair’s traditional outdoor Memorial Day commemoration at Edgemont Park on Monday, the community instead gathered inside the township’s Municipal Building, where the civic observances took on a more intimate and deeply personal tone.Council ...
RENSSELAER COUNTY - Last week when reporting on the school budget votes around the county, we indicated the potential revotes for the Berlin and Hoosic Valley schools would be June 18. That was in error and we apologize. The correct date for both districts is Tuesday, June 16.The Berlin School ...
TROY – TheKeyBank Foundation recently presented Capital Roots with a grant of $750,000 over three years in support of the organization’s Cut Local Produce Program, a regional initiative increasing access to fresh, nutritious, locally sourced food across the Capital Region while strengthening ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — For many 11-year-olds, running a successful business would be achievement enough. But for Cedar Hill Elementary School fifth graders Jia Bhimjiani and Katya Agrawal, the true measure of their success lies in what they can give back to their community. The duo recently celebrated the ...
BRUNSWICK — Fourteen years ago, on June 14, 2012, Tamarac Elementary students dressed in white and carrying paper doves walked together around the school track, each class proudly carrying peace poles they had created together. That ceremony marked the dedication of the very first Peace Pole ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Memorial Day week is expected to begin with lingering showers and cloudy skies before a stretch of warmer, sunnier weather settles into Morris County later in the week, according to AccuWeather forecasts.After the damp holiday start on Monday, Morris County is expected to ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At around 9:50pm on Monday night, Plainfield Police and Fire responded to a car that crashed into a house on the East End of Plainfield.A white van struck a home at the corner of George Street and East Third Street while at least one person was in the home. A woman was briefly ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, May 26 through Sunday, May 31. The Primary Election will take place on June 2, 2026.Hours:Tuesday through Saturday: 10am - 8pmSunday: 10am - 6pmEarly voting locations can be found below: Boonton Township ...
Welcome to our weekly section highlighting news from the county’s communities. If your municipality, religious or community based organization or non-profit has news you would like to share send it to Doug.larocque@crim-ny.netBrunswickBenefit DinnerThe Brunswick Elks Club is sponsoring a benefit ...
SPARTA, NJ – The township council’s agenda for their meeting on Tuesday, May 26 includes a “Public Hearing on the Introduction of the Budget.”The budget was introduced at the April 28 meeting. The past two budgets have been self-certified but this year had to be submitted to the state for review. ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School’s Top 10 academic students shared some of their thoughts and experiences as they prepare to graduate in June. Terrence Zukowski will be attending Johns Hopkins University where he will be preparing for medical school.“I selected Johns Hopkins because of its strong ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph high school spring sports teams have all reached the conclusion of their regular season and county / conference tournament play and are preparing to start the NJSIAA State Sectional Playoffs.While most teams are starting their playoff runs the week of May 25, boys tennis ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, May 26th through Sunday, May 31st. The Primary Election will take place on June 2, 2026.Hours:Tuesday through Saturday: 10am - 8pmSunday: 10am - 6pmEarly voting locations can be found below: Boonton Township ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, May 26th through Sunday, May 31st. The Primary Election will take place on June 2, 2026.Hours:Tuesday through Saturday: 10am - 8pmSunday: 10am - 6pmEarly voting locations can be found below: Boonton Township ...
Editor’s note: We received this letter on Friday, May 22. On Monday, May 25, it seemed especially relevant – see postscript below.Princeton, NJ – Every day lately I've been interacting with the true 1 percent, which has nothing to do with wealth. The Princeton track teams, men and women, are the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will take place on Tuesday May 26 through Sunday May 31. The Primary Election will take place on June 2, 2026.Hours:Tuesday through Saturday: 10am - 8pmSunday: 10am - 6pmEarly voting locations can be found below: Boonton Township ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — At the end of each school year, the Livingston Board of Education hosts a ceremony to recognize one teacher from each school as the Governor’s Educators of the Year, as well as the Educational Service Professional of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year. This ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Town of Newton recreation department is teaming up with Jersey Mikes for a fundraiser to support rec programs and events for the community.On Friday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. the sandwich shop will donate 50% of the sale to Newton Recreation when patrons use the promo codes ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - A drizzly start and some participant cancellations did not deter Hanover Township from holding its annual Memorial Day Parade Monday morning. The parade made its way from Whippany Park High School to American Legion Post 155, where residents, veterans organizations, Scouts, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys tennis team did not exactly start the season the way any team would ever want to. However, in the back half of the season, they were playing the way most teams would want to, and they rolled that momentum into the start of the state playoffs. The Rams played eight ...