KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below.

It’s Official: Fred Soos Sworn In as Kenilworth Chief of Police

'Donors Choose' Gives Kenilworth Teachers a New Way to Request Classroom Donations

Kenilworth Mayor Karlovitch Provides COVID Update

Special Update from Kenilworth Public Schools ...

Event is drive-in only and pre-registration required to reserve a spot; COVID-19 prevention rules apply.

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that the acclaimed U2 tribute band, Unforgettable Fire, will headline a free, live drive-in concert in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday night, March 20 at the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - At the Feb. 24 council meeting, Mayor Linda Karlovitch presented John Zimmerman a Mayoral Proclamation to recognize his 33 years of devoted service with the Kenilworth Police Department. 

Zimmerman began his career with the KPD on Feb. 1, 1990 where he took his oath as a patrol officer until his promotion to detective in 1994, serving in various ...

KENILWORTH, NJ – Saluted by members of the police department, newly retired Chief John Zimmerman took his final walkout Friday afternoon, Feb. 26, after 33 years of dedicated service.

Town officials, family, friends, and residents also were in attendance at the ceremonial walkout to pay tribute to the chief they highly respect and wish him well.

John Zimmerman began his ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - The Board of Education posted the following data regarding the weekly coronavirus update in the public schools for the week of March 1 through March 5, 2021.

Harding Elementary School

Total enrollment 664 

Number of students officially on record as Remote Learning 196 

Total number of COVID cases reported to the school district this week* ...

KENILWORTH, NJ - Superintendent Kyle C. Arlington recently posted a special update on the Kenilworth Public Schools website to share preliminary thinking about the 2021-2022 school year. 

Dear School Community:

Kind of like spring, hope is in the air.

With improving trends in national and state COVID data, and new federal guidance on school safety protocols, we’re happy about ...

NEWARK, NJ - As New Jersey schools move to transition students back into the classrooms next month, a recent poll found that voters in the state are split on a return to in-person learning. 

The survey, conducted by Change Research and commissioned by Newark-based non-profit Project Ready, interviewed 960 voters in the state to assess their concerns with the virus, the COVID-19 ...

NEW JERSEY — “Good trends,” as Gov. Phil Murphy put it Monday, will allow New Jersey to expand its COVID-19 gathering limits.

The changes go into effect immediately. Religious services at churches, mosques and other houses of worship will be allowed to run at 50% capacity.

Also in effect, two parents/guardians will be allowed to attend indoor and outdoor college ...

NEWTON, NJ – Parents may be surprised by some of the new rules put in place by the marijuana law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Feb. 22, 2021.  The new law strips parents’ right to know if their child has been caught with pot or booze.

The new law allows for possession of up to six ounces of marijuana.  It also decriminalizes drug paraphernalia. And underage ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Rutgers scientists for the first time have pinpointed the sizes of microplastics from a highly urbanized estuarine and coastal system with numerous sources of fresh water, including the Hudson River and Raritan River.

Their study of tiny pieces of plastic in the Hudson-Raritan Estuary in New Jersey and New York indicates that stormwater could be an important source of ...

NEWARK, NJ — Three Essex County men admitted conspiring to defraud two banks of $250,000 using stolen credit cards and blank checks, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.

Nasheed Jackson, 24, of Newark, Alexander Varice, 22, and Dashawn Duncan, 27, both of South Orange, pleaded guilty this week by video conference before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton to ...

KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Molly Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week!

Molly is a German Sheppard turned eight years old today.  My daughter brought her home when she graduated from college, and here she remains. Her bark is definitely worse than her bite, as she is truly such a loving and friendly dog. Molly is the most loyal companion any human could have as she ...

KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Levi Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week!

Five-month-old Levi is a hound mix and was adopted through Rescued Dogs Rock NYC. He easily settled in and is a busy happy “teething” part of our family as he loves anything he can sink his teeth into, including us. He loves his big sister Molly and enjoys cuddling on top of ...

KENILWORTH, NJ – Meet Sophie Kenilworth's TAPinto Pet of the Week!

Sophie is a nine-year-old Maltese. She loves to go for walks and play with her stuffed animals. Sophie also loves grandpa's chicken souvlaki from Opa Grill. She loves to wear dresses and her blankets. Sophie is a good girl and brings so much joy to anyone she encounters.

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