TRENTON, NJ -- Some good news for teenagers who have been patiently (and not so patiently) waiting to get their drivers licenses.

Gov. Phil Murphy and Chief Administrator Sue Fulton of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) on Friday announced plans for a phased reopening of MVC facilities to the public following closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The reopening will proceed ...

RED BANK, NJ (June 4, 2020) – YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has joined forces with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey’s Community Health Centers (VNACJ CHC) to offer COVID-19 testing at the Red Bank Family YMCA.

VNACJ CHC is now staffing drive-thru and walk-up, saliva-based testing at the Y for area residents concerned they may have been exposed to the ...

Gov. Phil Murphy outlined a series of guidelines Thursday for tens of thousands of bars and restaurants across the state to follow when they begin to welcome back diners at 6 a.m. on June 15.

When your favorite steakhouse or burger joint opens for outdoor dining next week, limited seating, spread out tables and hand sanitizing stations – not to mention the house specialty – will be ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger shared his thoughts today during a Memorial Day program on the shore:

"It was an honor to speak at the Rally to Open New Jersey event. Thanks to Ian Smith and Kyle Newell for inspiring the crowd with the stories of pushing back against the closing of their gyms.  People will not take losing their freedoms. A great tribute to ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Recent press conferences by Governor Murphy continue to share renewed optimism in the ongoing fight with the novel coronavirus. It also heralds new relief from months long restrictions.

"Look at how dramatically things have moved in just a few weeks." said Governor Murphy said Friday, as he related statistics that continue to improve the state of the ...

RED BANK, NJ: It's official: RIVER RANGERS is back for 2020!

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”  Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows.

The Governor has declared that day camps may resume from July 6th so NMHA is pleased to announce its award-winning River Rangers ...

NEW JERSEY - The State Department of Education is seeking feedback from Garden State parents on the remote learning practices that were instituted in school districts across New Jersey in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic. The online survey is anonymous and is available in English and Spanish. Parents can access the online survey by clicking on the following links:

English ...

TRENTON, NJ - A bill that would give current high school sophomores and juniors an optional “bridge year” passed the New Jersey State Senate by a 39-0 vote and will go on to the New Jersey State Assembly for vote on June 15, where it is expected to pass. It also has the support of the Governor’s office and the New Jersey Department of Education.  

The ...

For Middletown Township Public Schools Virtual Home Instruction Plan (Revised May 13, 2020), click HERE. 

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Middletown Township’s Board of Education tried to address, among other things, how it hopes to reduce COVID-19 risks in school buildings for the sake of student safety and take into account parental concerns about how schools would be able to ...

NEW JERSEY - The New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife offers two free fishing days each year. Saturday, June 6 is one of those days for 2020. October 17 is the other. Saturday's Free Fishing Day coincides with National Fishing and Boating Week. The NJDFW offers the two free fishing days each year as a way to let families enjoy a no-risk day on the water trying out something new. It is ...

HAZLET, NJ: During the COVID-19 crisis, where visiting loved ones in care facilities has not been possible, Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center since April, has provided a Visiting Tent, to keep residents safely connected to family. 

Following pandemic guidelines, an enclosed tent was erected up against large windows of the care center. Comfortable ...

Get your coffee or tea on and join Beacon of Life for some great conversation and reconnecting! 

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Just like always, Beacon of Life, A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, has been here for you! Yes, it's been different, without all the fun social gatherings Beacon of Life normally hosts, but the care and connection has remained Beacon of Life ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Just like always, Beacon of Life is here for senior participants! Beacon of Life is working diligently to keep participants healthy and make sure they have everything they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not a Beacon of Life Member? It is not too late to enroll for June 1st to make sure you or a loved one has services in place to get the help ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Care at Home When It’s Needed Most! Senior Care. In-Home Care. Respite Care. Contact Us

Comfort Keepers is here to help ensure senior safety and wellbeing through the current health crisis and beyond. Our empathetic caregivers are specially trained to provide uplifting care from the safety and comfort of home. From picking up prescriptions and grocery ...

Reflection – June 2020
The news media reported last week that over 100,000 people in the U.S. have died of the Covid-19 virus. That staggering amount saddens me, as does the far-reaching effect of those deaths—the thousands and thousands of persons grieving farewell, their goodbyes filled with layers of emotion. Even though I did not personally know any of the deceased individuals, ...

RICHARD WAYNE HOGAN 75, of NEPTUNE passed away Monday evening, May 18th at Bayshore Hospital, Holmdel, of complications from COVID-19. "Dick" was a lifelong resident of Neptune Township, a highly respected Ocean Grove Main Avenue attorney and leader of numerous community and charity organizations.

Born at Fitkin Memorial Hospital in Neptune during the Second World War on October ...

HOLMDEL, NJ: It's a sad time for many who attended Holmdel High School during the time that Mr Alan Schwartz taught there.  It's also a reflective time to recall all the life-long positive impacts that a good teacher can make on a young mind.  He is a legend at Holmdel High, the larger than life vivacious personality, the full bearded science teacher, who taught ...

TAPintoTV spoke with one of our favorite experts, Clinical Psychologist Meryl Dorf, to help those having difficulty handling the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we called on Dorf to provide guidance for navigating the uncertainty a crisis like this can bring. 

“It’s an ingredient of a stressful situation and when it becomes bad, ...

The article below is being featured as part of the  Talk About the Good  campaign.

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: A piece of HOPE during tough times is something that is so important. We all need something to look forward to and there is something exciting that is galloping towards the near future. What happens when two like-minded individuals come together for a shared dream? ...

RED BANK, NJ: It's official: RIVER RANGERS is back for 2020!

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”  Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows.

The Governor has declared that day camps may resume from July 6th so NMHA is pleased to announce its award-winning River Rangers ...

Hurrying off to The Hamptons or Hilton Head? Carpooling to Cape Cod or Cape May?

With Memorial Day behind us and summer just down the road, a Rutgers expert recommends that you pack your hand sanitizer, mask and common sense along with your sunscreen and sandals when you go on vacation.

Whether you're headed to the Grand Canyon or the Grand Tetons this summer, COVID-19 could be there to ...

TRENTON, NJ -- The reopening process for the State of New Jersey continues as Gov. Phil Murphy on Frday announced that he has lifted restrictions for daycare centers, summer camps, and non-contact youth sports. The reopening dates are:

Child care centers (June 15)
Non-contact organized sports activities (June 22)
Youth day camps, including municipal summer rec programs (July ...

JERSEY SHORE — Belmar officials are taking an all eyes on deck approach to maintain social distancing and keep beaches from overcrowding when the season opens this upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

Through the use of digital counters at beach entrance points, drone surveillance overhead and observations by foot and traveling patrols along the 1.3-mile oceanfront, they will be assessing ...

Avery Pawlak, junior at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, has launched a fundraiser benefiting the patients of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and the frontline healthcare workers of Monmouth Medical Center. 

In a time of desperation and the world’s focus on Covid-19, Pawlak has realized cancer centers may not be receiving the proper amount of donations.

Hip New Jersey Stays Home to Benefit the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund

Telethon Features a Star-Studded Group of NJ Musicians, Athletes, Personalities and More

Hip New Jersey, the Garden State’s premier lifestyle television series, and News ...

TAPinto Spotlight on an amazing Holmdel 7th graders! The article below is being featured as part of the  Talk About the Good  campaign.

HOLMDEL, NJ: Ishani Singh & Nicole Kaneare are both 7th graders residing in Holmdel, New Jersey. They reached out to TAPinto Holmdel: "We were heartbroken to read an article regarding the recent food drive in Egg Harbor ...

The article below is being featured as part of the  Talk About the Good  campaign.

OceanFirst Bank Funds 10,000 Boxes of Love, Challenges Businesses to Join the Cookie Cause’ 

NEPTUNE, NJ (May 14, 2020) – Imagine you are one of the families served by Fulfill, and in your box of groceries you also find a delicious box of 'Americana ...

Hip New Jersey Stays Home to Benefit the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund

Telethon Features a Star-Studded Group of NJ Musicians, Athletes, Personalities and More

Hip New Jersey, the Garden State’s premier lifestyle television series, and News ...

A Rock and Roll Tribute to the 80's! Saturday May 30th, at 7PM EST (6 PM CST) Join David Ellefson of Megadeth and Thom Hazaert for the latest DAVID ELLEFSON YOUTH MUSIC FOUNDATION/GRAMMY MUSIC EDUCATION COALITION live-stream extravaganza, THE DECADE THAT ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Share your talent and support the gem of Middletown: The Middletown Arts Center! 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 20, 2020 at 11:59 pm
 

BROADCAST DATE: June 26, 2020 at 7 pm

Enter the Middletown Arts Center Virtual Talent Show, our annual talent competition open to any and all! This year, proceeds and donations from the talent show will directly support ...

Middletown, NJ: Have fun, get creative and support the MAC! The Middletown Arts Center is calling for artists of all ages and abilities to decorate lawn signs for the “Sign of the Times” Public Art Event to help celebrate the strength of our community during these difficult times. It's about celebrating the power of art to heal and unite. All entries must be ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Some good news for teenagers who have been patiently (and not so patiently) waiting to get their drivers licenses.

Gov. Phil Murphy and Chief Administrator Sue Fulton of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) on Friday announced plans for a phased reopening of MVC facilities to the public following closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The reopening will proceed ...

There are many easy-to-use tools available on IRS.gov. Even better, they are available 24 hours a day. These tools help people file and pay taxes, find information about their account and get answers to tax questions.

Here are a few things that people can do with a quick visit to IRS.gov.

Filing a tax return 
Taxpayers who earned $69,000 or less in 2019 can file using free brand-name ...

The Internal Revenue Service  announced today that later this summer taxpayers will for the first time be able to file their Form 1040-X, Amended U.S Individual Income Tax Return, electronically using available tax software products.

Making the 1040-X an electronically filed form has been a goal of the IRS for a number of years. It’s also been an ongoing request from the ...

“My client’s needs and desires are my top priority. I can assure you that as my client, you will receive the individual attention and care that you deserve.” Adrienne Marcigliano

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: There is certainly no slowing the tenacity of EXIT Realty East Coast agent Adrienne Marcigliano. Always upbeat and smiling, Marcigliano, is known for livening it up and ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - The New Jersey Superior Court just threw out a lawsuit that was filed by Holmdel Committee primary hopefuls Greg Buontempo and Ronald Emma.  Their attorney was Thaddeus Maciag out of Mercer County.

The lawsuit was filed against the Co-Chair of the Monmouth County Republican Organization, Christine Hanlon. Hanlon serves as the Monmouth County Clerk ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Local political candidates, Committeeman Greg Buontempo (currently serving as Mayor for 2020), newcomer Ronald Emme and former Committeeman Michael Nikolis (defeated in the Republican Primary last year) recently filed a lawsuit against the Co-Chair of the Monmouth County Republican Organization, Christine Hanlon. Hanlon serves as the Monmouth County Clerk. Hanlon was ...

WATCH- MONMOUTH COUNTY CLERK UPDATE ON JULY 7TH PRIMARY VOTING: 

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising all voters that Governor Murphy announced major changes to the July 7, 2020 Primary Election process. This comes after the initial change in the Primary Election date from June 2nd to July 7th, announced last ...

update: EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department reported on Thursday, May 21 via a Nixle advisory that Miriam Perez was located and safe. The 16-year-old has since been reunited with her family. On Wednesday, the EBPD asked for the public's assistance in locating Perez who was last seen at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in South River. Additional details about Perez's ...

HOLMDEL NJ - A fire broke out on the roof of Hobby Lobby in Holmdel, at approximately 11AM on Sunday. Roads were blocked off and the site was evacuated.

Command on scene requested dry chemical extinguishers to the roof. Mutual aid was also there to assist Holmdel from nearby towns.

According to news released by Holmdel Police ...

HOLMDEL, NJ -  The chase is on.

K9 search dogs are on the lookout with local police for two male suspects that fled from the Lowes home improvement store. 

A drone is also reportedly called in to the scene at about 6:30PM.

Breaking news reports state that the subjects fled into the woods behind the store. 

HAZLET, NJ: During the COVID-19 crisis, where visiting loved ones in care facilities has not been possible, Anchor Care and Rehabilitation Center since April, has provided a Visiting Tent, to keep residents safely connected to family. 

Following pandemic guidelines, an enclosed tent was erected up against large windows of the care center. Comfortable ...

RED BANK, NJ (June 4, 2020) – YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has joined forces with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey’s Community Health Centers (VNACJ CHC) to offer COVID-19 testing at the Red Bank Family YMCA.

VNACJ CHC is now staffing drive-thru and walk-up, saliva-based testing at the Y for area residents concerned they may have been exposed to the ...

NEW JERSEY: All Passaic County residents can now sign up to receive a free COVID-19 saliva test kit that can be self-administered at home.  This is the first at-home testing model being conducted by any local or county government in the State of New Jersey.

The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders are partnering with Vault Medical Services of New Jersey and the Rutgers Clinical ...

Jersey Shore:  — L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) kicked off the first-ever New Jersey Social Distance Walk this week on the Belmar boardwalk — a fundraising effort to help keep local drug prevention programs in communities and schools. You can organize one in your town too! 

Standing six feet apart from each other, representatives from Belmar and Lake Como ...

Reflection – June 2020
The news media reported last week that over 100,000 people in the U.S. have died of the Covid-19 virus. That staggering amount saddens me, as does the far-reaching effect of those deaths—the thousands and thousands of persons grieving farewell, their goodbyes filled with layers of emotion. Even though I did not personally know any of the deceased individuals, ...

Mass "in ...

Red Bank Tiffany & Company Board’s Up Windows

RED BANK, NJ: In a possible response to the violence that followed the peaceful protest demonstrations in honor of Minnesota police brutality victim George Floyd, Tiffany and Company has boarded up their windows at their Broad Street location.

The action comes as high-end retail neighbors such as Cartier, Versace and Saks Fifth ...

TRENTON, NJ – Outdoor dining and in-person retail shopping will be allowed starting June 15, while personal care businesses such as barbershops and hair salons will be able to open a week later as Gov. Phil Murphy continues to peel away social distancing measures.

Youth summer programs will also be permitted to start on July 6 during what Murphy calls Stage 2 of New ...

"We are standing in one of the worst hit areas of Hurricane Sandy and it took years to rebuild. This crisis makes Sandy look like a rainy day," said Marilou Halvorsen, president of the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association, while at press conference on boardwalk, in Sea Bright, NJ.

NEW JERSEY - Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to announce eased restrictions on serving ...

TRENTON, NJ -- The reopening process for the State of New Jersey continues as Gov. Phil Murphy on Frday announced that he has lifted restrictions for daycare centers, summer camps, and non-contact youth sports. The reopening dates are:

Child care centers (June 15)
Non-contact organized sports activities (June 22)
Youth day camps, including municipal summer rec programs (July ...

TRENTON, NJ — Garden State eateries continuing to hurt because of COVID-19 will get further relief June 15 when the state will begin allowing for in-person outdoor dining.

Gov. Phil Murphy, in announcing the executive order Wednesday, said he himself has a reservation for June 15 although he didn’t say where.

“I hope folks with some confidence feel they can get ...

June 1, 2020 – Holmdel, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center will begin hosting New Jersey’s top farmers and food artisans in an effort to provide the community with local and affordable healthy food options.

Starting Saturday, June 6, Bayshore’s Farmers’ Market will spotlight produce, meats, seafood and cheeses which are all locally sourced here ...

Duck legs confit. Wagyu burgers. Andouille sausage. These items from meat supplier D’Artagnan typically would be headed to restaurants, but due to COVID-19 much of it is on its way to homes, instead.

“We got into this because the restaurants disappeared,” said D’Artagnan President Andy Wertheim. “This is a question of finding another way to get the product into ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Farmers are a demographic that many may not have thought of as being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But New Jersey-centered organization Farmers Against Hunger has been helping local farmers as well as people in need during this difficult time. Since the pandemic started ten weeks ago, Farmers Against Hunger has donated 300,000 pounds of fruit, vegetables, ...

Below is the video, courtesy of Belmar’s multimedia director John Sabia.

JERSEY SHORE — A family of swans on Silver Lake captured the public’s attention this week — and even starred in their own Belmar video.

But is seems that since the adult pair of swans and their cygnets were waddling southbound down the boardwalk on May 28 — escorted in the ...

The article below is being featured as part of the  Talk About the Good  campaign.

BELMAR, NJ — It’s can be a good thing that Gov. Murphy closed the parks in April because on a cold April morning Mei-An Raicer decided to jog on the beach in Belmar, instead of the park she normally runs in. She came across two strange birds wrapped together in braided fishing ...