By DANIELLE FRANCISCO
April 2, 2021NEWTON, NJ—The Newton Police Department is asking for help from the community solving a mystery about a dead dog.
On March 30, around 1:35 p.m. officers responded to a wooden area on Oak Street for a report of a deceased dog. According to police, the dog was found partially buried in a shallow grave and wrapped in a black garbage bag and a purple fitted bedsheet.
The dog was a ...
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United Way of Northern New Jersey, Cedar Knolls
Sun, April 11, 9:00 AM
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church , Sparta
Sun, April 11, 12:00 PM
United Way of Northern New Jersey, Cedar Knolls
By JENNIFER DERICKS
April 3, 2021SPARTA, NJ- The Sparta Chelsea Senior Living partnered with the Sparta Police Department to bring Easter Baskets to Sparta seniors who participate in the township’s Good Morning program.
“The members of the Sparta Police Department are honored to have worked with Molly Whilesmith, the Director of Community Relations for Chelsea Senior Living,” Antonello said. “This ...
SPARTA, NJ – It’s time for the annual Sparta Bag It Day, seasonal outdoor cleanup. Neighbors and organizations are invited to participate in the annual event on April 17, 2021.
According to organizer Mitch Morrision the rules for this year are only slightly different from past cleanups.
Practice social distancing,
Garbage bags, supplied by the State of New Jersey ...
By JENNIFER DERICKS
March 31, 2021SPARTA, NJ — With the recent announcement of the township manager’s retirement on April 1 Sparta Township Council named Chief Neil Spidaletto to be Acting Township Manager. Sparta CFO Grant Rome will continue as Deputy Township Manager.
“I think this is a phenomenal team that will balance each other and will serve Sparta well during our transition,” Mayor Christine ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market
If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the optimal time to make sure your house is available for buyers who are looking for homes to ...
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
April 8, 2021NEW JERSEY — No-shows have always been an issue for restaurants, but with pandemic restrictions limiting seating, these days the effects can be devastating.
Restaurant owners have a plea for patrons who can’t make their reservations: Just call and cancel.
“In previous years, busy days for us were a logistics challenge,” said Chris Migton, executive chef at Chez ...
By LISA PACHNOS
April 10, 2021Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of new and gently-used formal wear, including prom dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, gowns for mothers-of-the-bride, evening bags, jewelry, wraps and shawls, as well as shoes in good condition for display in the agency’s annual “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop. Dresses must be dry cleaned and on a hanger. In the shop, ...
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The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners are scheduled to adopt the 2021 budget at their Wednesday, April 28 meeting; and among the budget’s accolades, is a decreased budget of 1.9% or approximately $2 million from 2020, the lowest tax levy increase in six years and one of the lowest tax levy increases over the past 15 years.
“We actually came ...
By MICHAEL SHAPIRO, FOUNDER AND CEO OF TAPINTO.NET
Small business owners have a lot to think about, but navigating a global pandemic was likely not chief among their worries. Now that we are close to the end of one, local businesses are facing a host of challenges. Communicating effectively with customers and clients has never been more important.
What changed in the pandemic?
The pandemic has changed the way we conduct our daily ...
By TAPINTO.NET STAFF
Are you looking for insights into the current real estate boom happening in New Jersey?
Are you interested in buying a new home or property in the near future but don’t know what to expect?
Are you looking for a mortgage or interested in learning about the refinancing process?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, The Current State of the New Jersey ...
By ERICKA RIKER, TAPINTO.NET STAFF
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Bobbie Peer has established herself as a power house marketer for local businesses in western Union County.
The Berkeley Heights resident, who started with TAPinto back in 2013 as part of the company’s expansion efforts, has morphed into a three-site franchise owner with hopes of continued growth in the future.
“I was looking for a career that involved ...
By ERICKA RIKER, TAPINTO.NET STAFF
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - When it comes to defining your business, there’s a lot more to it than just the product or service it provides. Your business needs to have a brand, a way for it to be easily recognized by customers.
As Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon, says, “Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room.”
Your brand is ...
By JOHN CHRISTMANN
Hello?
Hi Sweetie. It’s me. Hey, I’m gonna be a little late. I’m stuck in traffic.
Oh no! When do you think you will be home?
Maybe a week.
A week?
Yeah, nothing is moving. Some idiot got stuck in the canal. The whole thing is blocked off.
What? How can that be?
Well the canal is 400 feet wide. He is driving a 1300 foot container ship. It’s kind of ...