TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
March 20, 2026
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Community Garden will soon set down roots for the 2026 season! Applications are now available for residents to rent space in the garden to grow their own fruits and vegetables. The Community Garden is located in the open space property on Disbrow Hill Road Park ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) is urging residents across the state to be vigilant against ongoing fraud scams that target individuals, particularly elderly victims. “Fraud scams continue to target residents across New Jersey, particularly our most vulnerable elderly community ...
Azaleas add welcome color to the spring garden and some, like Encore®, Perfecto Mundo® and ReBLOOM™ offer additional blooms in summer and fall. With beautiful flowers in an array of colors and sizes and a variety of growth habits it’s no wonder the National Garden Bureau has declared 2026 the Year ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – With the spring officially here and the weather getting a little bit nicer, consider a few things to do this weekend around East Windsor and Hightstown. Fish Fry Fridays: As the Lenten Season continues, so do the Fish Fry Dinners at the Hightstown Elks Lodge 1955 is ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Summer will soon be here and so too will be the annual summer “Fun Fridays” events in Downtown Hightstown to bring music, food and vendors together in the community.The Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission, which operates the “Fun Fridays” events, is looking for vendors of all kinds ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Motorists and residents along Hightstown's William Street will soon see a new traffic pattern in the area after the roadway becomes one-way to traffic. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown in November 2025, the Hightstown Borough Council pushed an ordinance ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A morning motor vehicle collision on St. Patrick's Day led to charges of assault by auto and drunk driving, per the East Windsor Township Police Department. According to the police department, the accident occurred at 10:09 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 on One Mile Road in East ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Nearly 50 professionals and law enforcement officers were recently welcomed by Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey during a Mercer County’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training program.The five-day, 40-hour certification course was held in a coordinated effort by the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – High School students from East Windsor Township are invited to show off their art skills in a contest to design a new logo for reusable bags. The design must include the East Windsro Township Logo and the names of the mayor and township council while featuring an environmental ...
NEW JERSEY — The cost of long-term care services in the Garden State outpaces the national average and increased year over year, according to CareScout's Cost of Care Survey, which tracks long-term care costs and highlights the financial impact of aging on families.The 2025 survey found that ...
TRENTON, NJ – An East Windsor company has been listed on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's (NJDOL) Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL) for failure to pay wages in line with state laws. The East Windsor company, Prolutions, LLC, violated the NJ Wage Payment ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – According to the West Windsor Township Police, an East Windsor resident has been charged with shoplifting hundreds of dollars worth of goods at the Whole Foods Market on Route 1, At approximately 4:58 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, West Windsor police officers responded to a ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Students from East Windsor and Hightstown will have the opportunity to perform on one of the nation's most iconic stages. The Hightstown High School Advanced Choir and Schola Cantorum Honors Choir have been extended a prestigious invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York ...
FIELDSBORO, NJ — White Hill Mansion will be hosting an event this weekend that is perfect for the historical areas of Fieldsboro and Bordentown. Friends of White Hill Mansion will be holding its 4th Annual Living History Day on Saturday, March 21 from 11AM to 3PM at the Mansion, located at 217 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – With the Thursday, March 26 regular season opening day for the Hightstown High School girls lacrosse program is right around the corner, it’s a sure bet that the Rams are concentrating in both practices and scrimmages as they prepare to face Allentown on the road on that day.“Our ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County residents who may be spring-cleaning can safely recycle electronics and hazardous waste at the seasonal recycling event held by the Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA.) During this collection, residents can dispose of aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane ...
TRENTON, NJ – Sick of swerving to avoid those potholes that have popped up after the winter? The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)'s Acting Commissioner Priya Jain says that help is on the way to make driving a little smoother on New Jersey's roads after the start of the annual ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor is moving closer to the opening of its first cannabis retail establishment after the council approved a resolution signing off on an application by Fresh Dispensary during the March 10 meeting. Fresh Dispensary, which currently has New Jersey locations in Elizabeth ...
NUTLEY, NJ — It begins soon - the week-long celebration of St. Patrick's Day. First, quick stop for a pint of Guinness Extra Stout. (I once made the poor fashion choice of purchasing a t-shirt with that product name written on it. Not good.) We have sorted out our shopping lists for the annual ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Gilbert “Gil” Lugossy, a longtime Mercer County public servant whose career in government, law enforcement and the fire service spanned more than six decades, has died.Lugossy was widely known across Mercer County for his years of civic leadership and volunteer service, including ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Residents and visitors to Hightstown will not be able to park along Mercer Street on Tuesday, March 17 due to a large tree being removed along the roadway. Specifically, parking will be permitted between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the northbound and southbound sides of Mercer ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Children and Families issued a reminder to families about a safety recall of the HALO Dream Magic Sleepsuits. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission says that the “zipper head” can detach from the sleepsuit, which can create a choking hazard for ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Get ready to hop on over to the annual Egg Hunt presented by the East Windsor Township Recreation Department! A special guest also is expected to hop over to the event, which is open to local children in preschool through 5th grade. They will enjoy an exciting hunt for eggs ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – With the celebrations for St. Patrick's Day kicking off in earnest leading up to the March 17th holiday, Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is urging residents to “go and enjoy over the next few days but always remember to celebrate responsibly!”“St. Patrick's Day weekend is ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Calling all local musicians and Bordentown City residents!Performers and hosts are currently being sought to participate in the 5th annual Bordentown PorchFest, set to take place throughout Bordentown City on Saturday, May 2 from 12PM to 5PM. The event is rain or shine. The ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD) recently reported to the community a pair of drunk driving arrests and an arrest linked to drug possession which all occurred over the course of two days. According to the Department, at approximately 3:33 a.m. on Saturday, ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District (EWRSD) will see a nearly one million reduction in state aid, even as Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first budget includes historic increases for public schools statewide.The district’s share of state aid is decreasing from ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An ordinance proposed at the East Windsor Council meeting held on March 10 could bring changes to the municipality’s Uniform Construction Code, including fees for certain projects. “The (New Jersey Department of Community Affairs) had made some responsibility changes, which took ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.As previously reported ...