BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - One thing Berkeley Heights excels at is spirit, especially Halloween spirit! A particular house was noticed in a neighborhood off of Park Avenue with a yard turned dinosaur graveyard -- complete with a 9 foot Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, tombstones, cobwebs, and stray body parts.

Kristy, Loren and their three children [Chris - 9 years ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS,NJ - When Sam Lee from Boy Scout Troop 368 in Berkeley Heights was looking for a suitable service project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, he naturally turned to music. He has been a guitarist since kindergarten, and his elementary school rock band “The Flies,” was made up of his Cub Scout pals, and who performed at the Union County Musicfest, the Mount Carmel ...

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 ...

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 ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Not long after the doors opened at the Littell-Lord Farmstead on Horseshoe Road on Saturday, the Rizzo family from Kenilworth dropped by. They were the first visitors to the Farmstead during the two-day Four Centuries in a Weekend event being held throughout Union County. 

The Littell-Lord Farmstead is only one of the almost three dozen sites open from ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS,NJ - When Sam Lee from Boy Scout Troop 368 in Berkeley Heights was looking for a suitable service project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, he naturally turned to music. He has been a guitarist since kindergarten, and his elementary school rock band “The Flies,” was made up of his Cub Scout pals, and who performed at the Union County Musicfest, the Mount Carmel ...

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 - Sports have always been an important part of Governor Livingston High School, and what better way to celebrate their successes than with a pep rally? Before Friday Night Lights on September 21, Gov. Livingston upperclassmen gathered in the blue gym while the underclassman met at the red gym to rally spirit for the big football game that night. The entire football team ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Students can find coming back to school frustrating, painful, and yet exciting. What many do not recognize, however, is that behind all the scheduling, new improvements, and preparation for the school year is a team of administors who work hard throughout the entire summer to ensure that the school is ready for the upcoming September. Along with their fellow administrators ...

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 - As the clock was winding down in Gov. Livingston's 28-12 win over former rival Scotch Plains-Fanwood, it was obvious to all that the Highlander defense had turned in their most impressive performance of the season. Leading 21-0 with just under five minutes left in the game it looked like Gov. Livingston was about to pitch their first shut out in 10 years, but ...

OAK RIDGE PARK, NJ - Governor Livingston Boys and Girls Cross Country teams competed at the Union County Conference Championships on Tuesday, October 16 in Clark.  

There were three varsity conference divisions per gender:  Mountain, Valley and Watchung.  The GL girls varsity team was assigned to the Watchung Conference to race against Scotch Plains, Summit, Union Catholic ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Once again, the defense of the Governor Livingston High field hockey team shined through.

For the ninth time this season the Lady Highlanders did not surrender a goal while playing to a 0-0 tie against Cranford on Wednesday afternoon in Berkeley Heights.

The result marked the third time this season that Gov. Livingston has played a scoreless contest against an ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ –The impact of the various redevelopment projects in town, transparency and change were just some of the topics which engaged the two candidates for township mayor Thursday night, Oct. 19. The event was the annual Candidates Debate, at Governor Livingston High School. The program was run by the League of Women Voters and moderated by Michelle Bobrow of ...

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 Mayoral Candidate Angie Devanney (D) for week three.

Week ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - As Berkeley Heights Second Annual Restaurant Week came to a close on September 16th, patrons were already talking about next year’s event.

“Our community clearly cherishes this event, a chance to gather around the table with family and friends. Business owners reported an increase in participation from last year’s inaugural event. It looks like the ...

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 ...

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 ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- Peak Medical held its Grand Re-Opening event on Saturday. While the expanded facility has been open for business throughout, Saturday was the official celebration.

Residents of the township and surrounding communities stopped in and took tours of the facility which has been remodeled to include treatment rooms for massage therapy, Cool/Sculpting, Acupuncture, physical ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- No ghosts showed up, but a variety of superheroes, a puppy, soldier, princesses and even a unicorn dropped by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights on Saturday afternoon.  The occasion was a Community Costume Halloween Gathering for local children.

Since it was Halloween, there was candy -- but not sitting in bowls, but scattered around the property -- think ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS,NJ - When Sam Lee from Boy Scout Troop 368 in Berkeley Heights was looking for a suitable service project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, he naturally turned to music. He has been a guitarist since kindergarten, and his elementary school rock band “The Flies,” was made up of his Cub Scout pals, and who performed at the Union County Musicfest, the Mount Carmel ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- Peak Medical held its Grand Re-Opening event on Saturday. While the expanded facility has been open for business throughout, Saturday was the official celebration.

Residents of the township and surrounding communities stopped in and took tours of the facility which has been remodeled to include treatment rooms for massage therapy, Cool/Sculpting, Acupuncture, physical ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Adabelle Moore celebrated her 100th birthday recently at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights.

Ada was born October 12, 1918 in a small town in Arkansas. She was the oldest of five siblings. As a child she loved playing marbles.  As a teen she babysat young children.

Her secrets to longevity are... she ate right, never smoked or drank, but, her ...

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 ...

FAR HILLS, N.J. — When Caldbeck, won the Far Hills Races’ $50,000 Gladstone Stakes for three-year-old he made history.

It was not because he won by 11 1/2-length victory but because he was the first time spectators could cash wining pari-mutuel tickets on any race.

Caldbeck paid his backers $6.60 for every $2 win bet. Those who had less confidence in him actually made $7 per ...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. —  Somerset County Park Commission Lord Stirling Stable has announced the dates for the Fall Horse Care Workshops 102 and 103, designed for individuals who are seeking to gain knowledge and confidence around horses through a combination of non-riding activities and hands-on experience.

Horse Care Workshops 102 and 103 will be held at Lord Stirling Stable, 256 ...

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The lawsuit against the borough by several Police Department employees continues to rock the council meetings. Mayor Paul Mirabelli gave an update in the form of a written statement regarding the ongoing lawsuit at the Tuesday, Oct. 16 council meeting. Meanwhile, the cost of the litigation as well as the borough’s strategy for dealing with the lawsuit was questioned ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ —  A barking dog sounded his own alarm shortly after midnight Thursday morning, alerting five sleeping people of trouble, as a fire swept through the first floor of their Putnam Avenue home.

All five escaped and were able to call 911 for help.

Deputy Chief Jim Hopkins gave the following account of the incident.

At 12:18 a.m., the Police ...

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 ...