HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Just four months after its publication, “The Duchess of South Somerville,” a 179-page chronicle of Doris Duke, her legacy, her beloved mansion and its controversial demolition in 2016, has been nominated for three national book awards.

Writen by Rikki Lynn Hauss, a 2012 graduate of Hillsborough High School, The Duchess of South Somerville has been ...

BASKING RIDGE, NJ - This Saturday night and Sunday afternoon are the last two shows available for the Basking Ridge-based Light Opera of New Jersey's production of "Sweeney Todd," which last week received rave reviews and three standing ovations.

Shows are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, at the venue for the production at the South Orange ...

MILLBURN, NJ - Basking Ridge  will be well represented at this year’s Paper Mill Summer Theatre Conservatory, as Samantha Rascio,  Chance Friedman, Helen Shen and Libby Schmidtt were selected to join the prestigious New Voices 2017 cast.

Members of the competitive five-week program are directed and choreographed by Paper Mill Playhouse’s ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Winning loyal customers is one of the toughest challenges that a business owner may face. It was out with the old and in with the new – inbound marketing tactics, on Monday, July 17, as guest speaker Walter Pardo offered some practical solutions during the latest installment of the TAPinto Marketing Series, held at Delicious Heights in Berkeley Heights.

To an ...

BASKING RIDGE, NJ- With evolving legislation working towards establishing a uniform fiduciary standard in the financial industry, you may be wondering if your financial advisor is prioritizing your best interest. IRAs, Roth IRAs and other retirement accounts are ruled by constantly changing, complex laws, but working with a qualified, educated financial advisor can help you ...

TAPinto is the premiere marketing platform for many local businesses, as well as the source to  get news to our community regarding the municipality, emergency services, organizations, schools and teams. We also are the source for promoting community events and providing recognition to citizens for their civic, academic and athletic ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - The 2017 season for Ridge Red Devils football is set, with this fall's first game on the schedule on the road Friday, Sept. 8 at Montgomery High School.

The first home game for the Red Devils this fall is scheduled for Sept. 15 against Westfield High School at Lee Field.

That first home game is also Black Out night, PEC night dedicated to the Parents of ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - The only July Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. next Monday, July 24, in the conference room of the BOE's offices at 101 Peachtree Road in Basking Ridge.

Appointments for the school year, and the certification of the official number of 2017 Ridge High School graduates, are on the meeting agenda, already printed on the school website.

The ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - It's not too late - children of all ages and reading abilities still have a chance to join the Bernards Township Library's Summer Reading Club through Saturday, Aug. 5.

The library's Summer Reading Club invites participants to read anything they and their parents want. The reading can be done anywhere - at the library, at home, or ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Somerset County Park Commission Rangers and the Volunteer Park Patrol are seeking volunteers to assist with trail maintenance projects throughout the year.

With the cooperation of the Jersey Off Road Bicycling Association, (JORBA), Rangers and volunteers will be performing trail maintenance at the Sourland Mountain Preserve off East Mountain Road in Hillsborough, New ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ – Summer hours are now in effect for The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable's Saturday morning dog walks on the trails at Lord Stirling Stable, 256 S. Maple Ave. in Basking Ridge.

Check-in time for owners and their pets will begin at 9:15 a.m. The guided trail walk will begin at 9:30 a.m., and will last for approximately one ...

BOONTON, NJ - The call to duty Saturday for 50 Somerville volunteer firefighters wasn’t about responding to an alarm or a training drill. It was driving the half hour to the New Jersey Firemen’s Home here to host a memorable outing for those who served before them.

A caravan of Somerville’s “bravest” gave up a good portion of their day to hold a barbecue ...

Funds benefit music therapy program for older adults and those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills (VNA) has received a $5,000 grant from the C. R. Bard Foundation, Inc. to support the music therapy program offered at the Adult Day Center at Somerset Hills, a service available through the nonprofit home care agency.

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Somerset County Park Commission Rangers and the Volunteer Park Patrol are seeking volunteers to assist with trail maintenance projects throughout the year.

With the cooperation of the Jersey Off Road Bicycling Association, (JORBA), Rangers and volunteers will be performing trail maintenance at the Sourland Mountain Preserve off East Mountain Road in Hillsborough, New ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - During the week starting on Monday, July 24, nighttime sewer work is scheduled to take place at two locations North Maple Avenue, between Birch Drive and Madisonville Road, and at two locations on Madisonville Road between North Maple Avenue and Harding Township, Bernards Township announced at the end of last week.

Work is scheduled for nighttime ...

WASHINGTON - New Jersey Rep. Lance (R-7th) has confirmed that the United States Secret Service has designated Bedminster a priority for presidential protection – allowing law enforcement and other protection-related costs eligible for reimbursement by the federal government. 

“Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson and the excellent law enforcement personnel in New ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - No new Bernards Planning Board members are likely to be appointed to fill the vacancies created by three resignations a few months ago until after the board's public hearing to discuss a legal settlement that will streamline the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge's construction of a mosque in Liberty Corner.

A public hearing has tentatively been set for 7 p.m. on ...

Funds benefit music therapy program for older adults and those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

BASKING RIDGE, NJ - The Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills (VNA) has received a $5,000 grant from the C. R. Bard Foundation, Inc. to support the music therapy program offered at the Adult Day Center at Somerset Hills, a service available through the nonprofit home care agency.

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Are you a female veteran that is looking for a peer support group? Cornerstone Family Programs located at 62 Elm Street is hosting a Peer Support Group on Wednesday July 26 from 7 -8:30 at the Morristown location.

Come and meet with other woman who have been there. Share in the conversation while finding support, resources and strategies. Topics of discussion will include ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - Those who missed the this week's skin cancer screening through the Bernards Township Health Department have another chance next week - or a reminder to get a professional screening to catch any skin cancers early.

The Bernards Health Department, serving six member towns, has scheduled a second skin cancer screening for Tuesday, July 18. The ...

SOMERVILLE NJ - The Somerset County Bar Association has had a tough month.   In a very short span of time, the group has lost its office space in the Somerset County Courthouse, and has lost its Executive Director, Karen Bradley.

There will be a meeting of the general membership of the bar association tonight at the law offices of Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus in Somerville to discuss ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - A public hearing has tentatively been set for Aug. 8 at the Ridge High School Performing Arts Center to discuss the township's legal agreement with the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge (ISBR) and US Department of Justice to modify site plan requirements to facilitate the construction of a mosque in Liberty Corner.

As part of the settlement, approved in late May by ...

BOONTON, NJ - The call to duty Saturday for 50 Somerville volunteer firefighters wasn’t about responding to an alarm or a training drill. It was driving the half hour to the New Jersey Firemen’s Home here to host a memorable outing for those who served before them.

A caravan of Somerville’s “bravest” gave up a good portion of their day to hold a barbecue ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - During the week starting on Monday, July 24, nighttime sewer work is scheduled to take place at two locations North Maple Avenue, between Birch Drive and Madisonville Road, and at two locations on Madisonville Road between North Maple Avenue and Harding Township, Bernards Township announced at the end of last week.

Work is scheduled for nighttime ...

SOMERSET HILLS NJ - Somerset Hills residents have become accustomed to weekend visits from President Trump. However, this past weekend there was a twist. That twist came in the form of the roar of a fighter jet intercepting an errant private aircraft.

President Trump attended the LPGA United States Womens Open at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster last weekend, Accordingly, ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - No new Bernards Planning Board members are likely to be appointed to fill the vacancies created by three resignations a few months ago until after the board's public hearing to discuss a legal settlement that will streamline the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge's construction of a mosque in Liberty Corner.

A public hearing has tentatively been set for 7 p.m. on ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - No new Bernards Planning Board members are likely to be appointed to fill the vacancies created by three resignations a few months ago until after the board's public hearing to discuss a legal settlement that will streamline the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge's construction of a mosque in Liberty Corner.

A public hearing has tentatively been set for 7 p.m. on ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - No new Bernards Planning Board members are likely to be appointed to fill the vacancies created by three resignations a few months ago until after the board's public hearing to discuss a legal settlement that will streamline the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge's construction of a mosque in Liberty Corner.

A public hearing has tentatively been set for 7 p.m. on ...

BERNARDS TWP., NJ - The 2017 season for Ridge Red Devils football is set, with this fall's first game on the schedule on the road Friday, Sept. 8 at Montgomery High School.

The first home game for the Red Devils this fall is scheduled for Sept. 15 against Westfield High School at Lee Field.

That first home game is also Black Out night, PEC night dedicated to the Parents of ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of former Rutgers outfielder Tom Marcinczyk. He joins Somerset after concluding his collegiate career at Rutgers University earlier this year.

In his senior season at Rutgers, Marcinczyk played in 52 games and hit .274 with seven home runs, 29 runs batted in, and 32 runs scored while hitting in the middle of the ...

TRENTON, NJ - Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill that expands concussion precautions for high school students, and was introduced by Rep. John DiMaio, R-23.

With the new bill, high school students who suffer a concussion during intramural sports will be protected by the state's student-athlete head injury safety program bill, according to a release.

The bill was signed ...