WARREN, NJ - The Warren Township Green Team, in partnership with the Watchung Hills Regional High School Environmental Club, will hold a free showing of “Saving The Great Swamp: Battle to Defeat the Jetport, ” on Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. in the South Auditorium at Watchung Hills Regional High ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston fall play was announced on Monday, September 17, and, in case you missed it, it’s Little Women!

Little Women, a novel written by Louisa May Alcott, tells the story of four sisters and their mother living a Christian life during the 19th century. The main subject of the play is family, as the characters embark on a series of adventures ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - TAPinto “Spotlight on Business” features local businesses and their owners who are important to our communities. Follow this column to receive a fresh perspective on small business owners and their unique needs while shining a spotlight on their stories.

This edition features newly opened UNWIND Yoga and Wellness Center located at 1280 Springfield Avenue ...

LONG HILL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Sumara and Imran Ahmad, owners of The Goddard School located in Long Hill, are opening the newest Goddard School to meet the demand for early childhood education options in the growing community.

The couple spent several years working in finance on Wall Street. When they had children, they wanted to take on a new adventure as a family.

“Our children were ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Grand Opening celebration of Arbor Terrace Mountainside not only met expectations, it exceeded most people's.

It drew hundreds of people – including Mayor Paul Mirabelli, members of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, Arbor Terrace “home office” executives, and others who helped turn Arbor Terrace Mountainside from a dream into a ...

When students in Berkeley Heights hear the phone ring on an early winter morning, they immediately wait to hear a voice on the other end declaring a “Snow Day”. For as long as students can remember, this voice has belonged to Berkeley Heights Superintendent Judith Rattner. As Superintendent, Rattner has overseen the Berkeley Heights School District for the past thirteen years. Prior ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Twice a year the school board hears the NJ Student Achievement and School Performance Report. It helps the district answer the question, “If we say we are a high performing district, how do we know?”

On Sept. 27, the board heard from Assistant Superintendent Scott McKinney and a group of educators as they dissected the most recent statistics on how ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Over 100 colleges and universities attended the 2018 College Fair at Governor Livingston High School on October 1. Both gymnasiums and the cafeteria were filled with students, parents, and admissions representatives eager to learn and share information about colleges. This was GL’s third college fair to date, and seemed to be the most successful one yet

Though the ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Volleyball team defeated Benedictine on Tuesday in straight sets. Led by Leah Dooley, the Highlanders won both sets comfortably and will advance in the UCIAC.

GL came out of the gates hot, as they pounced on Benedictine early and maintained a large lead. The team kept its foot on the gas and won set one with ease by a score of 25-12. GL kept up ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gov. Livingston girls volleyball had a jam packed week with back-to-back-to-back games against highly competitive and talented Union County teams: Kent Place, Union and Cranford. 

The week started off against Mountain Division No. 1 seeded Kent Place High School. The Highlanders put up a great fight, as the game was neck and neck for most of the ...

When students in Berkeley Heights hear the phone ring on an early winter morning, they immediately wait to hear a voice on the other end declaring a “Snow Day”. For as long as students can remember, this voice has belonged to Berkeley Heights Superintendent Judith Rattner. As Superintendent, Rattner has overseen the Berkeley Heights School District for the past thirteen years. Prior ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Football Team’s defense led them to a 28-12 victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Senior Day. The senior heavy defense totalled 94 tackles, 86 made by seniors.

The Highlanders scored a touchdown once each quarter, with the offense being led by sophomore Jay Schmidt. Schmidt tallied 158 yards and two scores, including a 58 yard breakaway ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Over 100 colleges and universities attended the 2018 College Fair at Governor Livingston High School on October 1. Both gymnasiums and the cafeteria were filled with students, parents, and admissions representatives eager to learn and share information about colleges. This was GL’s third college fair to date, and seemed to be the most successful one yet

Though the ...

Many freshmen spend the first week of high school in a confused daze, as they stumble around trying to find classrooms, knock into other students, and drop their books. Therefore it is easy to distinguish between freshmen and upperclassmen. However, it is more difficult to pinpoint students who are not only new to the school, but are new to the district. One of these students is a junior at ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Ninth seeded Gov. Livingston Girls Soccer team is facing No. 8 seeded Elizabeth on Wednesday in the Union County Tournament as they look to avenge their 2-1 loss just 13 days before. Elizabeth, who narrowly defeated the girls on its home turf, ended the soccer team’s six game win streak on September 29.

Since the loss, the girls have been 2-1 making their ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School Girls Volleyball began its second month of the season with an impressive win over Summit. GL defeated Summit in two neck-and-neck sets on Tuesday to improve its record to 4-3. The Summit Hilltoppers have proved to be serious competition in previous years, so the girls went into the game with extra intensity.

The Highlanders performed ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston fall play was announced on Monday, September 17, and, in case you missed it, it’s Little Women!

Little Women, a novel written by Louisa May Alcott, tells the story of four sisters and their mother living a Christian life during the 19th century. The main subject of the play is family, as the characters embark on a series of adventures ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gov. Livingston's 2017-2018 Claymore Yearbook won the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist Award and the Garden State Scholastic Press Association All NJ Platinum Award for the second year in a row.

Over this past summer, the staff of the Claymore Yearbook submitted their 2017-2018 yearbook to be judged by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. One ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Property in the Emerson Lane neighborhood of the township is back in the news, again. The Warren Township property, which was proposed as a site for the Berkeley Aquatic Club (BAC), in 2012, is now being proposed as a site for a 192-unit housing development with 144 market-rate town homes and 48 affordable units.

Tuesday night, Mayor Robert Woodruff told residents ...

CLARK, NJ-  The Arthur L. Johnson High School Crusaders girls varsity soccer team took to their home field to take on the Governor Livingston High School Highlanders and after a quick and early exchange of goals, the game needed extra time to determine the winner.

Gov. Livingston capitalized on a chance when senior Claire Donfield sent the game-winner home at 5:41 of the ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Volleyball team defeated Benedictine on Tuesday in straight sets. Led by Leah Dooley, the Highlanders won both sets comfortably and will advance in the UCIAC.

GL came out of the gates hot, as they pounced on Benedictine early and maintained a large lead. The team kept its foot on the gas and won set one with ease by a score of 25-12. GL kept up ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - It was clear from the onset of Tuesday night's boys soccer game between New Providence and Governor Livingston that this was going to be the Pioneers' evening.

"They were ready to go right when they took the field," said New Providence head coach Craig Barclay. "Maybe it was because it was Senior Night and that gave them extra motivation; but ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Each week leading to the November 6 election, the candidates running for Berkeley Heights Township Mayor and Township Council have the opportunity to answer question(s) that will be run in a series by TAPinto Berkeley Heights.

The following answer is from Township Council Candidate Alvaro Medeiros (D) for week ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Each week leading to the November 6 election, the candidates running for Berkeley Heights Township Mayor and Township Council have the opportunity to answer question(s) that will be run in a series by TAPinto Berkeley Heights.

The following answer is from Democratic Township Council Candidate Stephen Yellin for Week ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- A zesty stew-like dish is in the spotlight on National Gumbo Day, observed annually on October 12.

According to NationalCalendar.com, gumbo originated in southern Louisiana during the 18th century. The dish typically consists of a stock flavored with Cajun spices, meat or shellfish, okra, filé powder (a thickener), ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Peppertown Park Renewal Committee threw the second annual Bocce Tournament & Festival on Saturday. By any measure it was a hit.

Committee member Midge Vicendese said the hope was residents would come not just to play Bocce, but to watch it, have something to eat and to enjoy a day in the park with their family, friends and, yes, even dogs. Judging by the number ...

WATCHUNG, NJ -- Chick-fil-A restaurant would not confirm reports that it would open a new location at the shopping center being built at the former Sears at the intersection of Route 22 and Terrill Road.

“We are always evaluating potential new locations in the hopes of serving existing and new customers great food with remarkable service," said Jackie Jags, a spokesperson ...

WARREN, NJ - The Warren Township Green Team, in partnership with the Watchung Hills Regional High School Environmental Club, will hold a free showing of “Saving The Great Swamp: Battle to Defeat the Jetport, ” on Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. in the South Auditorium at Watchung Hills Regional High ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — The town of Westfield unveiled new recycling opportunities at its conservation center Wednesday, including a partnership with Second Chance Toys, which collects plastic toys, cleans them and gives them local to organizations that serve children in need.

New sheds, paid for with a grant from Union County, allow county residents to drop off the following items to be ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On Saturday, Sept. 29, the gravel parking lot outside American Legion Post 433 transformed into a camping ground for New Providence residents’ old tables and dressers, mismatched chairs, and sporting equipment their children had grown out of.

Inside the post building, smaller household items were heaped on folding tables, books covered several square feet of the ...

Steve Healey to help expand global reach and impact of organization dedicated to finding a cure for cancer.

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Brooke Healey Foundation President Steve Healey was recently chosen by the DIPG Collaborative as its Membership & Research Ambassador.

As the Ambassador, Healey will assist in bringing new Foundations into the Collaborative and serve as a liaison between the ...

MANVILLE, NJ - Valairco is celebrating 50 years and is giving back by donating $500 to a nonprofit or charity based on the desire of its customers, friends and interested parties. Valairco will be donating to four different charities or nonprofits approximately every three months during their 50th year celebration.  

Anyone can nominate a ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - TAPinto “Spotlight on Business” features local businesses and their owners who are important to our communities. Follow this column to receive a fresh perspective on small business owners and their unique needs while shining a spotlight on their stories.

This edition features newly opened UNWIND Yoga and Wellness Center located at 1280 Springfield Avenue ...

Steve Healey to help expand global reach and impact of organization dedicated to finding a cure for cancer.

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Brooke Healey Foundation President Steve Healey was recently chosen by the DIPG Collaborative as its Membership & Research Ambassador.

As the Ambassador, Healey will assist in bringing new Foundations into the Collaborative and serve as a liaison between the ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- One of the last projects to be approved by the Planning Board this year is the first one to break ground. The Berkeley Heights Branch of the Summit Area YMCA was officially started on Saturday, Oct. 6, when ground was broken in front of the existing community pool building -- not once, but seven times.

When people arrived for the ceremony scheduled for 8:30 ...

GARWOOD, N.J. — The father of a young mustang trainer hopes to bring the Extreme Mustang Makeover back to New Jersey.

Jerry Duffey, father of James, said there was talk by the Mustang Heritage Foundation in June at their Lexington event about holding a Makeover to New Jersey in 2019. However, on Oct. 1 four locations for next year’s events were announced and none were in the Garden ...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — Lord Stirling Stable will host the third N.J. 4-H Benefit Hunter Pace open to private horse owners on Sunday, Oct. 21, beginning at 9 a.m. with the last team departing at 1 p.m.

The Hunter Pace follows a well-marked course 6 to 8 miles in length with more than 30 fences up to 3’ in height. Fences 2’6” and higher are marked with a cone, and all ...

WARREN, NJ - Discussion of Warren Township’s state imposed obligation to build affordable housing invokes lyrics from a popular song, “ They paved Paradise to put up a parking lot.” While not a parking lot, the number of new homes to be built according to a settlement agreement Warren Township is negotiating with Fair Share Housing Center, has been negotiated ...

CHATHAM, NJ - Corpus Christi Church will be part of the "peace and solidarity" tour that will bring the Pilgrim Statue from Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Portugal to Chatham Oct. 11 through 15.

Corpus Christi Church Parish will host the tour "to encourage peace, love, hope and solidarity," which features of one of the official statues from Fatima, one of the world’s ...