Join the Board of Trustees of Berkeley Heights Public Library for an Open House on Sunday, Nov. 18th, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.  Enjoy prize drawings, a take home craft for children, and light refreshments.  Magician Brian Richards will be performing at 3:00.  Drop in at 110 Roosevelt Ave and visit.

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence High School Drama Department presents "The Children's Hour,'" featuring both High School and Middle School students on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17th at 7:30 p.m. each night.

In the play, a private school for young girls is scandalized when a spiteful student turns against her teachers, spreading lies and ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Highlander Marching Band placed fourth in the TOB Atlantic Coast Championships on Sunday, October 28 in Hershey, PA. They scored 95.95; their highest score since 2012 and their highest Group II Open score since 2010.

Under the direction of Band Director Nicholas O'Sullivan, the Highlander Marching Band performed their field show "The Sun, The Moon, ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - While last week's demolition of the Berkeley Heights Community Pool caused nostalgia and sadness to some that remember their childhood behind the walls of the 1960's entrance to the community pool -- it also marks excitement of what is to come.

The Berkeley Heights YMCA will be building a 50-meters by 25 meters new pool. There will also be two ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - More than 200 colleagues, friends and family members gathered at the Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights last night to celebrate the career of Judith A. Rattner, who recently retired from her position as Superintendent of Schools in the Berkeley Heights School District.

Rattner had served as Superintendent of Schools since 2005, after having been the Assistant ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Highlander Marching Band placed fourth in the TOB Atlantic Coast Championships on Sunday, October 28 in Hershey, PA. They scored 95.95; their highest score since 2012 and their highest Group II Open score since 2010.

Under the direction of Band Director Nicholas O'Sullivan, the Highlander Marching Band performed their field show "The Sun, The Moon, ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On October 26th, the Governor Livingston High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) held its annual induction ceremony and welcomed 69 new members. The new inductees gathered in the Kenneth Stiefel Theatre in Governor Livingston to light a candle, say an oath, and to become official members of NHS. 

Inducted students are members of the junior or senior ...

In August, 2018, Netflix released the movie Sierra Burgess is a Loser. Teenagers all across America were eager to tune in and watch the beloved stars, Noah Centineo of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Shannon Purser of Stranger Things, in action. As soon as the movie appeared on Netflix’s Recommended List, reviews quickly popped up on Instagram and Twitter. 

The movie ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Every Thursday after the last bell at Governor Livingston rings, most students run to catch the bus or to get into their cars. However, one group of students begin the long walk down to the band room. On Thursday something special happens, something almost magical. Thursdays are for bagpipe practice.

Pipe practice is run by Governor Livingston teacher Mr. Bolger, who is ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On October 26th, the Governor Livingston High School chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) held its annual induction ceremony and welcomed 69 new members. The new inductees gathered in the Kenneth Stiefel Theatre in Governor Livingston to light a candle, say an oath, and to become official members of NHS. 

Inducted students are members of the junior or senior ...

Amazon’s minimum wage was just increased… but what insights does it offer? 

Amazon recently raised its hourly minimum wage pay to $15 for all employees. This will affect 250,000 employees, and an additional 100,000 seasonal employees (TechCrunch.com). Reporters from online news sources such as The New York Times and The Independent have spoken out about the adjustments, and ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -  The 27th seeded Gov. Livingston girls volleyball team (10-9) closed out a strong season with a nail-biter defeat to No. 6 seed Madison (25-15, 26-24) in the first round of the NJSIAA Group 2 State tournament to end their 2018 season.

During the last week of the Lady Highlander's regular play, the squad celebrated their seniors with a senior ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - While most of the United States is in full swing election season, the students of Governor Livingston High School concluded an election of their own. On Friday, October 5, the Class of 2022 at Gov. Livingston High School were able to vote for the students who will be leading them for the next year. At the end of the school day, the winners were announced. This ...

Editor's Note: The Highlander section features articles written for The Highlander, Gov. Livingston High School's student newspaper.

VOORHEES, NJ - On Thursday afternoon, Voorhees defeated Gov. Livingston 2-1 in Berkeley Heights. Senior Ethan Saia scored the Highlanders lone goal in the defeat.

Within the first five minutes of the game Voorhees capitalized ...

Editor's Note: The Highlander section features articles written for The Highlander, Gov. Livingston High School's student newspaper.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Superintendent Judith Rattner has dedicated over 37 years of her life to school boards across New Jersey. As Superintendent of the Berkeley Heights Public School District, Rattner has impacted the lives of every ...

Halloween season is in the air. As October 31st approaches, people scramble for costumes, parties and all things fall-related. On spooky, brisk autumn nights you will find yourself involuntarily reaching for your fuzzy blanket and laptop to find the perfect movie to get into the Halloween spirit. To make your process easier, here are five films you don't want to miss.

1. The Great Pumpkin ...

The town of Feltville, Berkeley Heights, otherwise known as The Deserted Village, has often been the subject of legend and lore. The Deserted Village is a well-known historic site and is filled with a rich and intriguing history. Peter Wilcox first settled there in the 1730s and built a sawmill, which was later destroyed. David Feltville then bought the town in the mid-1800s and built a mill ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - It’s finally October, and with that comes cold weather, spooky decorations, and everyone’s favorite holiday: Halloween. The Student Auxiliary Club of Governor Livingston High School met during lunch on Tuesday, October 16th to create Halloween themed goodie bags for children at The Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. This hospital is one of ...

Halloween season is accompanied by scary stories and horror movies, and a feeling of suspense that doesn’t quite go away until the holiday has passed. The most horrifying possibility during this scary season is learning that something chilling happened right in your hometown. All around the state, people have reported creepy encounters they either experienced firsthand or learned about.

UNION COUNTY, NJ - The American Hiking Society established Take A Hike Day, each year falling on Nov. 17, as a way to encourage families and individuals to get outside, and to connect with nature. 

Freewalkers, a non-profit walking group, is challenging people to collectively hike 1,000 miles or more this Saturday to observe Take A Hike Day, and you're invited.

Locally, Freewalkers ...

FLEMINGTON, NJ - On Sunday, Nov. 4, youth runners from New Jersey gathered at Deer Path Park in Flemington, NJ for the premier USATF New Jersey State Jr. Olympic Cross Country Championship. Top 15 runners received medals; top 3 teams and the top 30 individual runners advance to Regional USATF XC Championships in Belmont Plateau, PA on November 18th.

Forty-Three members ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Gov. Livingston football team evened their season mark at 5-5 as they rolled over the Spotswood Chargers 45-27 on Thursday afternoon in Berkeley Heights. Choosing to play in a second NJSIAA crossover consolation game as a "tune-up" prior to their Thanksgiving Day matchup with arch rival New Providence.

The Highlanders defeated their second ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS. NJ - The results were still unofficial, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Democrats who celebrated a clean sweep in Berkeley Heights on Tuesday night.

At campaign headquarters on Springfield Avenue, campaign volunteers kept a record of votes cast on a chart on the wall, including mail-in ballots. Supporters had a huge ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -  Democratic candidate Tom Malinowski chose Embassy Suites in Berkeley Heights to gather his supporters to await the results of the close race for the New Jersey's 7th Congressional District seat he won against five term Republican incumbent Congressman Leonard Lance.

Throughout the night, cheers erupted from the large crowd that filled the ball ...

SOMERSET HILLS, NJ - Fall foliage has been at its peak the last few weeks in the Somerset HIlls region, and TAPinto Somerset Hills is sharing some of the best local places enjoy the autumn foliage.

To have your photos added to the gallery here or to share your favorite spots to find fall foliage in and around Somerset Hills, email baskingridge@tapinto.net.

Best New Jersey Foliage ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Free Acres section of Berkeley Heights off of Emerson Lane recently celebrated the completion of the historic Farmhouse renovations with a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. The opening of this wonderful building means so much to all past and present residents of Free Acres.

The Farmhouse was in disrepair and was uninhabitable since Hurricane Sandy damage ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Once again members of American Legion Post 433 in New Providence gathered with friends and family to commemorate Veterans Day.

On Sunday the post chaplain welcomed everyone and offered a prayer, which included a wish that people of every land “may form a brotherhood which will strive to further the arts of peace under laws and ethics blessed by Thy ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - A nice size crowd came out on the clear brisk morning to honor our veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Berkeley Heights Sunday morning. 

Ted Romankow, on behalf of the Veterans Memorial Park Committee, welcomed the crowd to celebrate the lives of the men and woman who have served our country so well. He recognized ...

There are plenty of opportunities for people to celebrate Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11.

The day begins in Berkeley Heights at 8:30 a.m., with a short ceremony thanking and honoring all the military veterans who have served or are serving in the United States Armed Services at Veterans Memorial Park at Plainfield and Park avenues. Everyone is invited to stop by and join in the ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Help is needed! Learn how you can help save a life. Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry Drive - sponsored by BetheMatch.org will be held at 11 a.m. this Wednesday, November 14, at the Trinitas Regional Medical Center Café, located at 255 Williamson St., Elizabeth.

Brian Dillagard, an 8-year-old New Jersey resident, is one of many local patients searching for a ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Helmut Zarbl, an expert in circadian rhythm and its influence on sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, eating habits and more, says we pay the price for that extra hour of sleep - daylight saving time disrupts our biological clocks and affects our health.

Daylight saving time was introduced in Europe and the United States after World War I as part of an effort to ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — All equestrians know that life with horses can be an emotional roller coaster. Riders from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York rode that roller coaster all the way the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan, held Nov. 8-11 in Lexington, Ky.

“With all the ups come some pretty big downs,” said Gimbel, Amy Gimbel of Tewksbury Township, N.J., who owns the ...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Racing fans will be able to come out and visit with the richest Standardbred of all time, the great Foiled Again, on Saturday, Nov. 24.

The veteran superstar will be posing for selfies in the Backyard during live racing and there will also be a special commemorative Foiled Again poster giveaway to all guests, which is available at the Players Club Desk beginning ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Neighbors on Ridge Drive in Berkeley Heights called the police on Saturday morning after a suspicious man knocked on doors looking for assistance after his car broke down from the night before.

Neighbors called the police to help the man with the disabled car. He was later found to be driving under the influence and in possession of marijuana under 50 grams and ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Sunday evening a crowd of about 250 people attended the "Love & Unity" Candlelight Vigil at Peppertown Park. 

Hosted by the Berkeley Heights Diversity Committee, [and organized by Michelle Greco, Karen Foote, Adam Goldstein, Jimmy Joseph, Kelly Manieri, Herman Matfes, Kathy Matfes], the vigil emphasized the power of love and words to bring ...