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Archdiocese of Newark Will Close 10 Catholic Schools

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By TAPINTO.NET STAFF

May 8, 2020

Difficult Decision Will Strengthen Schools, Safeguard Future of Catholic Education; At-Home Learning Continues Through End of School Year

The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of nine archdiocesan-operated elementary schools at the end of this school year, the result of archdiocesan strategic planning efforts to ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Singing Jewish hymns is part of his very being, but Cantor Matt Axelrod of Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains had never done it in a TV miniseries before.

Axelrod lent his talents and authenticity to the successful HBO production of The Plot Against America, which is based on the best-selling novel by Philip Roth. It presents an alternate ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ -- The Holy Trinity School Drama Club is scheduled to perform ‘Twas The Opening Night Before Christmas on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity School’s Event Center.

Directed by Paul O'Connor, the main cast includes third through sixth graders: Ryker Almanago, Isabella Almanzar, ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ -- Sixth-grade students at Holy Trinity School visited Temple Emanu-el on Thursday, Nov. 14, as part of religious instruction that teaches them about faiths other than Catholicism.

Rabbi Ethan Prosnit welcomed the students to the Temple, inviting them into the sanctuary, where he showed them the books used in prayer. Explaining that books in Hebrew are ...

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METUCHEN, NJ - The public is invited to kick off the Christmas Season at the Annual Saint Joseph High School Advent Mass and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 145 Plainfield Avenue in Metuchen.

The program for the evening includes:

4:45 p.m. BELL CONCERT - presented by the St. Matthew the Apostle Bell Choir

5:00 p.m. ADVENT MASS - ...

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Union County Residents Can “Recycle Right” without Plastic Bags

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By COUNTY OF UNION

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders would like to remind residents that plastic bags and other unacceptable items should not be placed in curbside recycling bins.

“Union County residents have a good recycling rate, but we want to improve on this record and set a high bar,” said Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella. “Every household can pitch in by following some simple ...

By COUNTY OF UNION

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders urges residents to download Recycle Coach to get reminded of their curbside recycling schedule, learn about upcoming county recycling events, get advised of any changes or interruptions to service and learn the best ways to recycle. The free app is designed to help make recycling and solid waste information more accessible to County residents and ...

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Coronavirus Pandemic Adds to the Admiration as Hospital Honors Local EMS Members

By ROB SEMAN

Overlook Medical Center celebrated the work of the dedicated EMS first responders throughout the communities it serves with awards, gifts and other recognition as part of the national EMS Week, May 18–22.

“The first responders throughout our region have been our steadfast partners through the height of the pandemic, and their collaboration in caring for our patients during this ...

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By TAPINTO CLARK STAFF

May 30, 2020

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2020 4th of July Fireworks at Union County Parks Canceled

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By ROBERT RAMIREZ

May 28, 2020

CRANFORD - The Union County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that Independence Day fireworks scheduled to take place in Union County Parks have been canceled this year due to COVID-19.

The announcement includes fireworks at the following sites:

Cranford fireworks scheduled to take place in Nomahegan Park on July 2.
Plainfield fireworks ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The freeholder board approved a budget that will not increase county taxes — the first time in nearly 20 years — to ease financial pain for residents and business owners caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The 2020 budget, which was unanimously passed Thursday night, promised to avoid layoffs and maintain essential county services, while having an ...

Shop Owner's Facebook Live Stream Shut Down by Bernardsville Police for Violating Executive Order

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By GUY KIPP

May 20, 2020

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ — The owner of a gift shop in downtown Bernardsville had her live-streamed Facebook sales demonstration from inside her store interrupted early on Tuesday evening by a borough police officer.

Katherine Hermes, owner of Country Home in Olcott Square, was displaying her merchandise in her store to a live Facebook audience when she received a knock on her door ...

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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Crafty residents in Wood-Ridge have been spending their days hand making one of the newest in-demand products in the healthcare industry: ear savers. As of May 10, the group has crafted and donated over 3,000 ear savers to hospitals, rehab centers, and nursing homes in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and California.

Ear savers work by holding the ...

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UNION, NJ – Kean University named a new president on Monday afternoon during a meeting of the Board of Trustees to fill the spot being vacated by outgoing president Dawood Farahi, who is stepping down at the end of this academic year.

Current New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Lamont Repollet has been named the 18th leader of the University. Repollet was ...

New Jersey Prosecutors Issue Statement on George Floyd Death

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By TAPINTOSPF STAFF

May 31, 2020

Message from the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey

The images of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis are deeply disturbing. Mr. Floyd’s death is being investigated not only by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI in Minneapolis, but by the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights division, as it should be.

As ...

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Emily Bielen

Apr 10, 1934 - Oct 23, 2019

Emily Bielen (nee Mazur), 85, of Clark, NJ passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.

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Clark Police Looking For Owner of Lost 'Attack' Dog Wednesday Morning

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By TAPINTO CLARK STAFF

May 27, 2020

CLARK, NJ- Clark Police posted a notice to their Facebook page on Wednesday morning searching for the owners of a " 2 lb. female yorkie attack dog," as pictured in the cuddly photo taken in the arms of a CPD member.

Humor aside, if anyone knows the owner of the the dog found on Meissner Way, please call the PD desk at 732-388-3434. I appears officers ...