Madison, NJ — Thursday’s zoning board of adjustment meeting ran four long hours as the board thoroughly discussed four cases. 

Zoning case 22-005 to 22-007 were unanimously adopted whereas case number 22-004 will be carried to the June 9 meeting. Case number 22-008 will also be postponed to the next zoning board meeting.

Case number 19-027A was unanimously adopted. The ...

Madison, NJ — At Monday’s meeting, Mayor Robert Conley joined the council through Zoom at the ​​Borough Council Chambers due to COVID-19.

Several proclamations were read including announcing May 14 as Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day. Residents are encouraged to put nonperishable food items in or near their mailboxes. Additionally, May was proclaimed as Mental ...

MADISON, NJ - Due to the severe weather forecast for Saturday, May Day in Madison has been postponed, announced borough officials. The date has been moved from Saturday, May 7 to Saturday, May 14.

Anyone with questions or who wish to volunteer can email ddc@rosenet.org 

Read more: Residents Invited to Information Session on Rt. 24/Columbia Turnpike/Pike Ave ...

EVANSTON, IL — One student from Madison High School has been named a National Merit Scholarship Winner. Skylar Walters has been chosen out of 15,000 finalists in the 2022 National Scholarship Program.

Walters will focus on a career in research science.

According to NMSC, “National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the ...

Randolph, NJ: Come explore a wide range of career options at the County College of Morris (CCM) Criminal Justice Day, which will feature presentations and demonstrations from numerous units related to law enforcement and public safety.

The day, which is open to all age groups including high school students and adults looking for new careers, takes place Monday, May 16. The ...

MADISON, NJ - Madison High School has announced the top two academic achievement awards for the Class of 2022 - Valedictorian and Salutatorian. This year's honors go to Artha Abeysinghe and Skylar Walters.

"We could not be more proud to have Artha and Skylar represent the Class of 2022 as this year's Valedictorian and Salutatorian", said Madison High ...

MADISON, NJ - Madison Public School will host the monthly Superintendent Coffee on Monday, April 25. The coffee will take place tonight at 7pm. 

Participation:

YouTube Live Link: https://youtu.be/S8oIBqzIBwk 

Zoom Webinar Links: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89438678422?pwd=endyTjVGM2o5SE1qQVhqcFlGa2hEUT09 Passcode: BhNu77

Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial ...

On the morning of May 12, Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung revealed the names of additional Class of 2022 student-athletes who have expressed their intent to further their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The following students were honored by Denise Materia, Director of Athletics and Assistant Directress (Student Life), S. Lisa D. Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S. (Directress) in Mother Mary ...

Mount Saint Mary Academy junior, Olivia Encarnacion, will attend the Notre Dame Leadership Seminar program for 10 days in July on the Notre Dame campus. Among thousands of applicants, Olivia was one of approximately 120 students selected to participate in the leadership program.

This competitive program is geared for academically talented students who demonstrate impressive leadership ...

Ruth Anne Munroe, Director of Campus Ministry and Student Council Moderator at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, reported that the Mercy Girl Effect Award has been presented to the Academy’s 2021-2022 Student Council Executive Board.

“Each year, the five-member board is challenged with a Mercy Girl Effect project that raises awareness about ethical issues that affect the human ...

HAMILTON, NY-  Five Madison residents have earned Dean's Award from Colgate University. Students who receive a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher while completing at least three courses for a conventional letter grade during the Fall 2021 semester earn the Dean's Award with Distinction.

The students honored are:

Alexander Tauber
Margaret Andersen
Jessica ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ -- The Madison girls lacrosse team pulled away from a two-goal halftime lead to defeat Columbia, 14-6, on Saturday.

Gabby Mariani scored six goals and had one assist for Madison (6-10), which led, 7-5, at the half.,

Brooke Kleiven finished with three goals and one assist and Gwen Eilender had two goals and three assists for the Dodgers. Winning goalie Sophia Modi made six ...

SUMMIT, NJ -- The high-powered Oak Knoll girls lacrosse team racked up 13 first-half goals and went on to defeat Madison, 19-8, on Thursday.

Gwen Eilender collected two goals and four assists for the Dodgers (5-10), who trailed, 13-4, at the half.

Hadley Holland and Bridget Hanley each scored two goals for Madison, and Brooke Kleiven and Gabby Mariani scored one goal apiece. Madison will ...

The Madison High School Boys’ Tennis celebrated Senior Day by winning their final conference match for the season against Mountain Lakes on Wednesday May 11.  This win placed them on top of the NJAC-Liberty conference with a 7-1 record, a spot they may share with one other team. 

The win also extended their win streak to an impressive 7 games.

The other win for the week came ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy visited the Hackensack Fire Department Monday morning to announce the new American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program. The grant will help local and regional fire departments provide first responders with proper protective, cleaning and sanitation equipment, according to a news release from the Governor's office. 

“Confronted by new ...

TRENTON – With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, Governor Phil Murphy announced renewed efforts to secure abortion rights and bolster access to reproductive health care in New Jersey.

Alongside partners in the Legislature, the Governor announced legislation to protect and expand coverage for reproductive health care, and protect medical providers and patients ...

Senators Kristin M. Corrado and Anthony M. Bucco have introduced legislation calling for an end to weekly testing for New Jersey public school teachers, support staff, and bus drivers who did not receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

“New Jersey’s public health emergency ended more than two months ago on March 4 and yet public schools are still testing teachers, bus drivers, and other K-12 ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Approximately 501 pounds of unwanted, unused or expired medications were collected during the 2022 Operation Take Back last weekend.

The goal is to encourage the public to anonymously turn over unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medicine for proper disposal. Morris County residents dropped off 209 pounds at ShopRite of Greater Morristown, 206 pounds ...

WAWA, PA — Wawa gas stations are offering Mobile App Fuel Discount for Wawa Rewards members a discount of $0.15 per gallon to help ease the cost of filling their tank.

Originally intended to run through May 8, the deal will now continue through June 12.

Rewards members who use the Wawa app on their phone to activate a fuel pump and pay at any Wawa fuel store ...

MADISON, NJ - The 2022 Madison Loyalty Rewards Card is back! The card is available for purchase for $10 at The Madison Pharmacy, 66 Main St.

The card offers a year's worth of savings.   

Owners of a Madison Loyalty Rewards Card are entitled to unique discounts or ...

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Wednesday a $141 million settlement with the financial software company Intuit Inc. that resolves a multi-state investigation into claims Intuit misled consumers into paying for online tax preparation services instead of using the company’s free service offerings.

As part of the settlement, more than 70,000 New ...

LAMBERTVILLE – Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 295 which instructs the New Jersey Department of the Treasury to establish a state-backed certification program for LGBTQ+ owned businesses. Murphy signed the executive order today at Union Coffee in Lambertville, an LGBTQ+ owned coffee shop.

Certification, which will be free of charge, would expand access to public and ...

MADISON, NJ - What will you do this weekend? Sports, music, rummage sales, food drives and so much more! Have a great weekend!

Friday May 13

Photo Scavenger Hunt; The Nose Knows; Frelinghuysen Arboretum; 8am - 5pm

Madison Softball vs Montville at Montville; 4pm

Track and Field Varsity Event; Madison High School; 4pm

Madison Boys Lacrosse vs Verona at Verona; 4pm

The Folk ...

(EDISON NJ):  The New Jersey Mineral, Fossil, Gem and Jewelry Show opens today at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center located in Raritan Center in Edison.  The event will run from today Wednesday, May 11th to Sunday, May 15th.  Parking is free and individual tickets will be on sale for $15.00 Wednesday through Friday, and $20.00 Saturday and Sunday,

The ...

MADISON, NJ - Hair salons perform creative acts all day long with different cuts, masterful colors and corrective styles.  Only one salon, however, can claim a true magic performance when they become the live set of a theater production later this month.  A Work of Heart Productions, a Madison community-based theater academy will be performing 'Steel ...

Over two thousand frozen pits on Van Leeuwen Oat Milk Brown Sugar Chunk has been recalled announced Van Leeuwen Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY. The recall was initiated because the non-dairy frozen dessert may contain undeclared specific traces of tree nuts; cashews and pistachios.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to specific types of allergen (e.g., peanuts, tree nuts {chestnuts, ...

Multiple varieties of Grandma's Cuisine, Bernat's and Golden Eagle frozen cheese-filled pierogis are being recalled because they may contain undeclared milk allergen, announced the FDA. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recall was initiated after it ...

In honor of Mother's Day, here is Macculloch Hall's recipe for Grandma's Ginger Crackers. Louisa Macculloch (1785-1863) is most likely the grandmother referred to in this recipe dated, February 2, 1849. It was recorded by GMM (George Macculloch Miller), one of George and Louisa’s grandsons.

In the handwritten cookbook, the terms cookie or cracker are used interchangeably to ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There were 18 new cases in Madison over the weekend, announced officials. The total number of cases is 2,659. The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

The numbers for Morris County is as ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There were 14 new cases in Madison in the past two days, announced officials. The total number of cases is 2,641. The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

The numbers for Morris County is as ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There were 15 new cases in Madison overnight, announced officials. The total number of cases is 2,627. The numbers indicate total number of cases, not the total number of active cases. 

The numbers for Morris County is as ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults worldwide are at risk for hearing loss because of chronic exposure to loud noise.

During the pandemic, young adults were regularly using earbuds and headphones for remote learning, connecting with friends, or wearing earbuds for long periods of time for gaming and listening to music and ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ – May 10, 2022 – Atlantic Health System, a leading provider of health care in New Jersey, today announced that Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center and Chilton Medical Center all earned the highest possible safety rating of ‘A’ by The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2022 Hospital Safety Grades.

“Safety is the ...

BIBS Baby Bottles are being recalled due to a burn hazard, announced the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The bottles manufactured by BIBS Denmark made the announcement on May 5, 2022. 

According to the recall, hot liquids in the bottle can cause the bumper to shrink, making the bottle tilt over spilling out contents and posing a burn hazard.

Consumers are able to receive a ...

Atlantic Health System today announced that Maureen Schneider, PhD, MBA, RN, has been named president of Chilton Medical Center, following a successful tenure as Chief Nurse and Operations Officer at Chilton that saw numerous clinical care and quality achievements.

Schneider has served as interim president of Chilton since November 2021, following the transition of Stephanie Schwartz to ...

MADISON, NJ - Boy Scout Troop 25 scout Saatvik Sharma’s Eagle Scout project mobilized the troop to repaint the checkerboard pattern on the pillars of the 5 bridges in the town of Madison on Elm St, Madison Ave, Green Village Rd, Green Ave and Prospect Ave.

Sharma selected this project after meeting with Ms. Maureen Byrne from the Madison town hall and Mr. Ken O’Brien from the ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - On Saturday, May 14th Letter Carriers across the country will take part in their 30th Annual “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive”. The drive, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), is America’s largest one-day food collection event that provides millions of pounds of food to local hunger relief agencies.

To help, all you need ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday May 12 from 1pm - 2pm. at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). There will be meat, produce, breads, canned and dry foods.

During the Morristown distribution, there will be drive up COVID vaccines. The vaccines will take place between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. (Rapid and PCR)

A distribution ...

SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 6, 2022 – The Overlook Foundation, the non-profit, private organization that supports Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Medical Center, kicked off a public campaign to raise funds for a multi-phase expansion and enhancement project that will transform the hospital, positioning it for future excellence.

The campaign, Overlook Ahead, will help to financially ...

MADISON, NJ - According to WeatherReMarks, there may be dangerous weather headed to our area Monday afternoon.

Today’s line of storms will produce strong to damaging wind gusts (over 58mph) leading to possible isolated power outages, possible hail and may even lead to a tornado watch. 

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm, said ...

MADISON, NJ -  The Borough of Madison has announced that "May Day" will take place on Saturday, May 14. May Day is a town-wide beautification day where, in the past, over 800 volunteers have helped to clean up Madison's public spaces. 

The event will take place from 8am - 12noon. 

Read more: 25th Annual Police Unity Tour Passes Through ...

NEW JERSEY - Starting today, May 4, all New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores, pharmacies and restaurant take-out locations will no longer be providing single-use plastic bags or polystyrene foam foodservice products. Often called the “Bag Ban” by state officials and local governments, the ban of these products may affect your everyday life. 

This ban ...

NEW JERSEY - On Wednesday, May 4, a new state law called the “Bag Ban” goes into effect. When it does, supermarkets will not hand out any free, single-use paper or plastic shopping bags. Customers will have to bring their own shopping bags, or purchase them at the supermarket.

Other retail stores and restaurants can continue to provide free paper shopping bags, but they will not be ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Letting rainwater leave your property can interfere with groundwater recharge and possibly cause flooding, ice slicks in the winter, and pollution of downstream lakes and streams.  Rain gardens are one possible solution available to homeowners. Commercial properties can use them too.

Step 1: Decide on rain garden placement

Find out where water is coming ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Macculloch Hall Historical House Tour attracted over 600 visitors this year. The name of this year’s tour was “Meet Me on the Corner of Macculloch and Miller,” because all the homes on the tour were within the neighborhood.

“Welcoming so many people to Macculloch Hall Historical Museum and the historic district really gave us hope. The last two ...

In 2018, when Alan Haveson and his wife Betsy moved to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., they didn't have to travel very far.

"We only moved a couple of miles from our former home. All we had to do was change our mailing address and phone number," Alan recalls. "No need to change doctors, lawyers, accountants, or the Jewish temple we ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - A fatal accident occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 14th on Rt. 80 eastbound in Parsippany.

An overturned vehicle struck a tractor trailer head on.  The accident occurred near mile marker 45.2.

The NJ State Police on the scene requested crime scene and fatal accident investigation along with the Department of Transportation. All lanes were ...

MADISON, NJ - The Police Unity Tour Chapter I began its long trip to Washington, D.C. from Florham Park around noon on May 9, passing through Madison along the way.

The annual Tour consists of hundreds of police officers, most on bicycles or motorcycles, making the trek to the capital. Its journey through Madison took them down Central Avenue, followed by a westward turn onto Main Street. The ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris County Prosecutor's office as announced the apprehension of suspects in the active sexual assault investigation regarding the incident that took place earlier this week. As a result of a coordinated effort between law enforcement agencies, the public, and the media, two persons-of-interest were detained this afternoon. This occurred just a few hours after a press ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  An active sexual assault investigation is taking place by police, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardson.

At approximately 3:41 pm on May 3, two males approached a female and asked for money, according to ...

TRENTON, NJ -- A measure sponsored by Assemblyman Dan Benson (D-Hamilton) to keep rideshare passengers from individuals convicted of human trafficking was signed into law on Monday by Governor Phil Murphy. 

Under the law, anyone convicted of human trafficking would be banned for life from operating commercial motor vehicles or transportation network company ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two individuals, a 17 year old juvenile male and 18 year old, Lizandro Osorio-Mejia were arrested and charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Tuesday May 3 on the Traction Line in Morristown, announced  Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Morristown Police Chief ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ -  A rally is being planned for today in response to the possibility that the Roe v. Wade landmark ruling may be in jeapardy, organizers announced.

The "Bans Off Our Bodies Rally" will take place in Montclair on Tuesday, May 3 at 6PM at the Planned Parenthood, located at 29 North Fullerton Avenue, in Montclair Center.

Early Tuesday morning, ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -William Mickel of Lake Hopatcong has been arrested and charged with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, and Jefferson Township Police Department Chief Paul Castimore.

According to police, in January of this year, Mickel was found to be in possession of ...

CARTERET, NJ – Jack McGreevey, a battle-hardened Marine drill sergeant turned dogged advocate for his fellow veterans, who passed his passion for service to his son, former Gov. Jim McGreevey, died May 12.

He was 93.

Mr. McGreevey, of Carteret, was a constant presence throughout the 19th legislative district, serving in the legislative office since 1998. He proudly wore his ...

St. Mark's Episcopal Church in West Orange opened in 1828 and remained as an active congregation until it closed in 2004. After the church closed it saw only occasional use as a rental property for small fellowships. Over the years however financial resources were lacking to maintain the church, and it fell into a state of further disrepair and neglect. By spring 2015 diocesan trustees had ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -  Morris County Clerk Ann F. Grossi will draw ballot positions for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election today, Thursday April 14. The drawing will be held on Thursday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m. as designated by a recent law which moved it one day earlier due to Good Friday. 

The drawing will be held in the Morris County Clerk's Office. Community members ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — If you want to change your political party affiliation before the primary election, you’ve got until tomorrow, April 13 to do so.

The Morris County Board of Elections this week reminded residents that if they want to participate in their new party’s Primary Election June 7, then they must change their party by April 13.

“Voters often do not ...

NEW JERSEY - A young Plainfield burn victim thanks first responders who saved her. Plus, Piscataway celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrierl. And, East Brunswick Boy Scouts spend a day with police. Also, the Green Village Fire Department in Chatham celebrates 100 years.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, ...

NEW JERSEY - Piscataway residents start a fund to help victims of a recent fire. Plus, Union educators rally over contract negotiations. And, Newark pledges $20 million towards building affordable housing units. Also, a Sparta resident celebrates her 105th birthday with the community. 

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by ...

NEW JERSEY - The Cranford Highschool Baseball team rallies around a young boy with a rare disease is scheduled to have his 8th surgery. Plus, Piscataway will commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier. And, Phillipsburg will hold Comic-Con this year in-person. Also, Fair Lawn debates chicken ownership. 

TAPinto's ...