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By TAPINTO BORDENTOWN STAFF
April 21, 2026
NEW JERSEY — In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office is raising awareness about a serious crime: sexual assault aboard aircraft.Federal officials emphasize that sexual assault on an airplane—most commonly involving unwanted touching—is a felony offense ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Before the hot days of summer descend upon New Jersey, Mercer County senior and disabled residents are encouraged to be prepared by applying for cool relief through the Medi-Cool Program. This year, the Medi-Cool program is being operated through a partnership between Catholic ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The Friends of the Hickory Corner Branch Library are hosting their two-day Spring Book Sale to support programs and new materials at the library. Shoppers will be able to choose from thousands of materials, including fiction & nonfiction books, movies and CDs for children, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Voters will now have a more convenient and secure way to obtain vote-by-mail ballots, according to Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello, who says they can now be applied for online through the New Jersey Division of Elections.The Clerk says that the State of New Jersey’s ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Water Department will resume their semi-annual water hydrant flushing in the community on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. As with previous flushing, water customers may experience low water pressure or see discoloration of water. They are encouraged to run their water until ...
NEW JERSEY — In 2026, feeling “broke” isn’t always about what’s in your bank account — it’s about the small, everyday habits quietly shaping how people spend, save, and get by.From refreshing banking apps like social media feeds to sneaking snacks into the movies, a new survey reveals that New ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Sheriff's Office and East Windsor Township are joining the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to help provide safe disposal of unused and unexpired prescription drugs, including opioid painkillers, no questions asked on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The ...
3rd Congressional District – Aspiring artists who live in the parts of Mercer, Burlington and Monmouth counties represented by Congressman Herb Conaway have just days left to submit their work to be judged as part of the national Congressional Art Competition. The competition is held each spring ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Council passed a resolution at its April 14, 2026 meeting that approved an agreement with a developer, KFRT, that would create the so-called “Americana Place” on Route 130. The multi-faceted development, which has been in the works since 2023, would include a ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A Notre Dame High School guidance counselor is scheduled to appear in court on May 28, 2026, following his arrest on charges involving a 14-year-old student, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.Antoine A. Hart, 53, of Lawrenceville, was arrested on April 15, 2026, ...
NEW JERSEY — Consumers are being urged to stop using a recalled Morovan gel nail polish remover after the product was found to contain methylene chloride and chloroform, two hazardous substances prohibited in cosmetic products. The company announcement was dated April 9, and the recall was ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons in Woodbridge Township on 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Local youths will be able to experience what it takes to be a police officer through the Youth Police Academy this summer through a partnership between East Windsor Township, East Windsor Township Police Department, and the PAL (Police Athletic League.)The annual Youth Police ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Mark your calendar! The dates and musical line-up for the annual Hightstown Fun Fridays for 2026 have been announced! Throughout the summer, the Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission hosts Fun Fridays in Memorial Park located at North Main Street in Hightstown. The evenings include ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood's Borough Council held a special meeting on Monday, April 13, to discuss refunding ordinance 2026-04. The refunding ordinance pertains to the seven-year bond which was approved by the Local Finance Board in Trenton last week. Spotswood Mayor Rich O'Brien updated residents ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor has a new council member - Richard Eland – who was sworn into office at the April 14, 2026, meeting to fill the vacant seat of (now) former Councilman Anthony Katwick. “I’m retired, I've been in the community for six years, and just want to give back to the ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County-based Notre Dame High School's counselor, Antoine Hart, has been fired following criminal charges against him claiming he had illegal sexual content with a student, according to a statement from the school president. As previously reported by TAPinto, Hart, 53, of ...
HIGHTSTOWN – EAST WINDSOR, NJ – With a flurry of activities around East Windsor and Hightstown for the mid-April weekend of the 18th and 19th, there is an activity for just about anyone in the area to enjoy!Check out some of the options below to take part in this weekend: Annual Lake Etra Stream ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County and the Park Commission are once again partnering with the Boys & Girls Club to give bikes a few more miles as part of the Bike Exchange Program. Under the non-profit organization, the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County's Bike Exchange collects “good used” ...
EWING, NJ – One of Central New Jersey's leading non-profit organizations, Mercer Street Friends, which works to provide food, family, and education services for Mercer County residents, has appointed Randall West as the new Chief Executive Officer.West, who will assume the CEO position on July 1, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced on Thursday, April 16 the arrest of a guidance counselor from a popular the Mercer County-based private high school – Notre Dame – on charges of illegal sexual treatment of a student. According to Marbrey, an investigation ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – One by one, with relatives, police officers, and community members present, East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov swore in Dominick Tarricone, Shawn Weeks, and David Janssen as the newest members of the East Windsor Police Department during Tuesday’s council meeting. According to ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Public Works Department is continuing their semi-annual water hydrant in the community with planned activity on Thursday, April 16. The hydrants that will be flushed on Wednesday are: Stockton Street from Summit Street to Route 130; Dutch Neck Road, and ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – When Hightstown Borough voters head to the polls for the Primary Election, they will be able to select candidates for mayor and two council members. However, they will have limited choices to make with only Democratic Party candidates have placed themselves on the ballot for ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – St. Anthony of Padua Church is partnering with Capital Health to hold their annual Community Health and Wellness Fair to provide health checks, information and support to attendees. The day is being touted as “dedicated to health, wellness, and community connection.” As such, the ...
NEW JERSEY — With Tax Day approaching, a new report is highlighting where New Jersey stands when it comes to the overall tax load on residents. The good news is that the Garden State does not have the highest total tax burden, with that distinction belonging to Hawaii. According to a 2026 analysis ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township recently announced that it has received a $12,000 grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety that will be used to provide a series of child car seat safety check programs. Mayor Janice Mironov called the program a pro-active initiative that ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough recently approved a pair of resolutions that would extend shared services agreements for municipal court and emergency first aid services with Robbinsville Township. Under the first resolution, Hightstown and Robbinsville Municipal courts will share ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown High School Parents Association is holding their annual Bingo and Tricky Tray Fundraiser to support the After Prom Program. The proceeds of the evening goes toward organizing the program that provides a safe and enjoyable night for students after the prom. The ...