TOP LOCAL News
By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
September 17, 2025
EAST WINDSOR & HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Voters in East Windsor Township and the Borough of Hightstown will go to the polls in November to choose their leaders on the local government level. The General Election will be held on November 4, 2025.In East Windsor, six candidates are running for three spots ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Children are invited to explore music and creativity on Saturday at a “Sound Wall Exploration” program at Hightstown Library. Children between the ages of 5 and 11 are invited to try percussion instruments, build rhythm skills, and participate in a playful experience. The Sound ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ – On the sixth anniversary of the disappearance of South Jersey child Dulce Maria Alavez, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information related to the case while law enforcement officials continue to investigate the open case. The girl was last seen on Sept. 16, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor residents will be able to safely dispose of electronics and declutter with the upcoming Recycling Day event. East Windsor Township will host a free Recycling Day event on Saturday, September 20, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., (rain or shine) or until the truck is ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Visitors to the Wiltshire Park in East Windsor will be able to take a stroll over the newly reopened pedestrian bridge that also will provide access to the nearby Melvin H. Kreps Middle School. The bridge was rebuilt to replace the old and dilapidated one that was deemed unsafe ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A local entrepreneur will be on an upcoming episode of Shark Tank to pitch his product QB54, a backyard football game. Mike Silva will pitch his idea to the sharks, featuring guest shark Michael Strahan, on Wednesday, October 1, at 10:00 PM on ABC.QB54 is a patented ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Police Department is looking to add another full-time officer to their ranks. Individuals interested in the position must be: Must be a citizen of the United States and reside in New Jersey.Must be at least 21 years of age, at time of appointment and less than 35 ...
EAST WINDSOR– Retail cannabis licenses are moving forward in East Windsor, as discussed at a recent Township Council meeting. The council members discussed two key items regarding Class 5 retail cannabis licenses, which specifically cover business locations where cannabis products are sold. The ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – For the second week in a row, parts of Hightstown Borough will experience water hydrant flushing. The Borough says that on Monday, September 15 water hydrants on Center St., Second Ave., Summit St., Oultcalt St., First Ave and Morriston Ave. will be flushed by the water ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood Police Chief Philip Corbisiero announced on Friday, September 12 in a press release that a suspect has been identified in the July incident along Devoe Avenue where seven geese were run over by a vehicle.Corbisiero did not identify the person by name in the press release, ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — New Jersey State Troopers at the Trooper “C” Bordentown Station recently welcomed a special guest. Dawson Palmarini, who was made an Honorary State Trooper by Colonel Callahan in August 2023, suffered a traumatic brain injury at the age of 17 when he was involved in a serious ...
TRENTON, NJ — If you've recently received a text message claiming to be from the New Jersey Division of Taxation, beware. State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), who represents Bordentown in the Legislature, alerted residents on his Facebook page to a current phishing scam in which New Jersey ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Are you looking to give back to the community with a focus on helping children? Then, consider joining in the creation of a new Kiwanis Club in the East Windsor area. Club organizers, Martin Slezak, a NJ District Kiwanis Governor, and Scott Wiese, District Treasurer, spoke with ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The woman had to be talked into trying on the slinky, silky purple dress. But when she pulled back the dressing room curtain moments later, she had been transformed, as if she were a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.“You could tell her whole demeanor had changed,” said ...
NEW JERSEY — Rep. Herb Conaway (NJ-3) is hosting a tele-town hall next week to update constituents on what is happening in Congress. Conaway, who represents East Windsor and Hightstown in Congress, will be answering residents' questions. The town hall will allow constituents to “discuss issues you ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – It was a momentous and joyous day in Hightstown as Rise, the locally based social service agency, celebrated the reopening of their Food Pantry. The members of the Rise Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers were beaming with pride as the public finally was able to see the ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Between September 8 and 9, ICE operatives took three individuals into custody in the New Jersey suburb of South Orange. The local Mayor, Sheena Collum, spoke out against this action by posting the following statement thanking residents for sharing what they knew about the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – An East Windsor resident was arrested for driving under the influence had two children in the vehicle at the time, according to a report released by the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)According to the Department, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop at 10:46 ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey's veterans who served and sacrificed to protect the country will now have an agency – the Department of Veterans Affairs – dedicated to serving them and their families. Governor Phil Murphy signed a measure into law that reorganizes the current state Department of Military ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – What's in a name? For the future professional hockey team that will call Central Jersey home, there will be a lot community enthusiasm and pride as area residents are being asked to help name the team. As previously reported by TAPinto East Windsor/Hightstown, the ECHL and ...
CRANBURY, NJ — On September 11th, 2001, a Cranbury resident was one of the many brave passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 who tried to take control of the hijacked plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.Todd Beamer had lived in Cranbury for a year with his wife and two children before ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Five categories of workers, typically in what would be considered blue-collar positions, will receive salary band increases under a new ordinance approved by East Windsor Township Council. The ordinance was adopted unanimously and will take effect 20 days after the meeting held ...
NEW JERSEY – To commemorate the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, Governor Phile Murphy has ordered that all American and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The Governor's Executive Order which applies to all State buildings and ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township issued an alert Wednesday afternoon telling area motorists to avoid Route 133 on Thursday, September 11 due to road construction. According to the Township, Route 133 will be closed between Route 33 and Route 5 71 – in both directions. The closure will take ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — Seniors from Hightstown High School and The Peddie School have made it to the Semifinal round in the competition to receive a coveted National Merit Scholarship.Hightstown High School's Viraj Kope and Peddie School's Saanvi Gudapati, Aarav Kumar and Tevin Zhou are among an elite ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Sophia’s heels made a click-clack sound on the pavement as she hurried to the platform to catch the 3:37 p.m. train to Newark. When she was told the New Brunswick Train Station would be getting a $70 million overhaul, she shrugged.“That’s great,” she said. “As long as my train ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – For the third day in a row, residents in Hightstown will experience low pressure or discolored water as the water department flushes water hydrants. The Borough says the hydrant flushing is the final step in the process of a recent water system improvement project.On Wednesday, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Attendees at the Tuesday announcement of the return of professional hockey to Trenton tried to be as cool as ice. But, the excitement was too hot to contain as dozens of people gathered to celebrate the ECHL's (formerly East Coast Hockey League) approval to bring a team to the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will host environmental and agricultural education events at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park throughout September. Residents will experience programs and explore various topics, including gardening, agriculture, youth activities, ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Get yourself protected before the winter flu season starts by attending any of the four upcoming Flu Vaccine Clinic. Held by the West Windsor Health Department, the clinics are open to residents of Hightstown, West Windsor and Robbinsville over the age of 3. The agency is ...