DENVILLE, NJ – Denville Mayor Thomas Andes received an award for his successful Mayors Wellness Campaign during the June 28 Denville Council meeting.

Virginia Tesser of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI) presented Andes with the proclamation for his efforts in making Denville an open place to live healthily. Denville was named a Healthy Town Up-And-Coming in March, one ...

DENVILLE, NJ - Road resurfacing projects in the township will cost about $180,000 more than anticipated due to the increased price of fuel, said a township official on Tuesday.

The announcement was made at the Denville Township Council meeting by Denville Township Administrator Steven Ward.

He said that, despite the unanticipated extra cost for fuel, the town still expects to repave all the ...

LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ – Local, state and Morris County law enforcement and public officials gathered recently at Lake Hopatcong urging people to be more careful while swimming and boating.

The Friday gathering, convened by Mount Arlington Mayor Michael Stanzilis, took place at Lee’s County Park Marina in Mount Arlington.

Thursday marked the seventh anniversary of the day ...

Randolph, NJ: Launched in 2021, the Paramedic Science Program at County College of Morris (CCM) is the region’s only program that is meeting the growing demand for frontline professionals to respond to emergencies, drawing applicants from a wide section of New Jersey.

“To meet industry demand for more prehospital advanced life support clinicians, CCM developed the Paramedic ...

LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ - The Lake Hopatcong Foundation will be running 90-minute cruises this summer on its Floating Classroom.

The Floating Classroom is "an interactive education center with scientific equipment right on board to facilitate a hands-on learning experience that’s fun for children and adults alike," said the Foundation.

These informational, ecology-based cruises ...

DENVILLE, N.J. - Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) Superintendent Scott Moffitt was recently named 2023 Morris County Superintendent of the Year.

Moffit has steadily grown enrollment in the district’s career-focused programs. He has championed the value of career and technical education, not only in Morris County, but across the state.

The impact of these ...

DENVILLE, NJ - Denville resident Melissa Schlein was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Spring Semester 2022, according to the university

Schlein was one of 11,224 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2022 at The University of Alabama named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record of 4.0 ...

DENVILLE, NJ -- Morris Knolls High School student Kylie O'Dell, of Denville, was one of 363 students named to the spring semester Director's List at the University of Alabama's UA Early College, said the university.

To be named to the list, a student needed an academic record of at least 3.6.

The director's list recognizes students enrolled in classes through ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The biggest tournament in the world’s most popular sport is coming to New Jersey in a big way.

On Thursday officials from FIFA, soccer’s governing body, announced that MetLife Stadium will be one of just 15 locations across North America and 11 in the U.S. to play host to the 2026 World Cup tournament.

While the number of matches and in what rounds of the ...

DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville PBA is reminding everyone that it is hosting its annual fishing derby tomorrow, Saturday, June 11.

The William C. Covert, Sr. Memorial Fishing Contest will run from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Muriel Hepner Park on Diamond Spring Road across from Valleyview School..

Denville children up to age 14 are eligible to participate, said the PBA.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Returning with no COVID-19 restrictions this year, the Roxbury Community Benefit 5K race, hosted by the Morris County Striders Running Club, should see up to 300 runners, said event organizer Jim Schulz.

The race will take place 7 p.m. on June 13, starting at Eisenhower Middle School, 47 Eyland Ave., in Succasunna. Canceled in 2020, it returned last year, but the ...

NEW JERSEY — The price of gas in New Jersey is heading down as the Fourth of July weekend gets closer.

The average price of a gallon of unleaded is $4.85, according to AAA. That's down 2 cents from yesterday and 9 cents from last week. Drivers are paying $1.71 more than this time last year.

AAA says the Energy Information Administration reported the demand for gas decreased ...

DENVILLE, NJ - A Denville salon was one of the places visited Tuesday - the longest day of the year - by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners who delivered small business grants in the shortest time yet during a 1-hour tour of Denville and Boonton.

Morris County Commissioner Stephen Shaw presented the first of four Morris County Small Business Grant Program ...

MINE HILL, NJ – An online fundraiser has been established to cover the costs associated of returning to Guatemala the bodies of two brothers who drowned Tuesday in Mine Hill.

The GoFundMe site, viewable here, was set up by Randolph resident Alan Verá, a friend and co-worker of the victims.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, which is handling publicity related to the ...

DENVILLE, NJ - Denville resident Kevin Conod has been hired as the new astronomer at County College of Morris (CCM) and he will be running shows at college's Madeline D. and Joseph J. Longo Planetarium.

Conod is the former planetarium manager for The Newark Museum of Art.

After being closed for more than two years due to renovations and the pandemic, the planetarium is ...

DENVILLE, NJ - A teenager faces burglary and criminal trespass charges related to his "rummaging through" a vehicle inside a Denville resident's garage, police said.

The incident began June 22, when police "responded to a report of an unknown suspect rummaging through the victim's vehicle in their garage," said a police report.

Police said the homeowner ...

MINE HILL, NJ - Water rescue teams from all over North Jersey, have responded to Mine Hill in response to a report that somebody might have drowned in water off Mine Hill Beach.

The incident was called in by witnesses at about 5:15 p.m. The response included not only police, fire and emergency medical personnel, but also a helicopter that could be seen circling the area about an hour ...

NEW JERSEY - A group of patriotic residents hang flags on a Garden State Parkway overpass ahead of July 4th. Plus, a new baseball field ribbon cutting. Also, two residents are awarded for their art contributions. And, a police academy graduation.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...

NEW JERSEY - A town crowns cornhole champions. Plus, firefighters rescue stranded ducklings and reunite them with their mother. And, several teachers honored for their fellowship graduation. Also, one town gears up for a massive July 4th celebration. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland ...

NEW JERSEY - A Stevens Institute of Technology student is recognized by NASA. Plus, a police department celebrates 138 years. And, Union County College gets a new name. Also, 6th graders graduate from the L.E.A.D. program. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank and Bag Up ...

CRANFORD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed the $50.6 billion fiscal year 2023 budget on Thursday at Cranford High School.

"The priorities of this budget are the priorities of our families," Murphy said. "At the top that list is affordability."

Among the provisions in the budget:

$2 billion ANCHOR property tax credit for homeowners and a rebate for ...

TRENTON, NJ — When thinking of the future for businesses in New Jersey, Michele Siekerka is confident and hopeful.

"I’m always a glass half full person and very optimistic," Siekerka, the President and CEO of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) said. "I believe for every challenge there’s an opportunity.  It depends on how we ...

TRENTON, NJ — It's a big week for Tom Bracken and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.

"This is a week that's been building since the beginning of COVID," Bracken, the organization's President and CEO said. "This is the week where we'll know what kind of resources will be allocated to really helping what's broken."

New Jersey's state budget ...