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Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies and Life Savers Gummies Recalled Due to Presence of Metal

By TAPINTO STAFF

May 19, 2022

SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies are being recalled due to the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag, announced Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC.

The recall was initiated after the company received reports from consumers.

Products were manufactured by a third party and distributed in the ...

BIBS Baby Bottles Recalled Over Burn Hazard

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 ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The HOPE ONE van will be making several stops in Morris County during May including one more in nearby Boonton and two in Denville.

The May schedule for the van is as follows:

May 2 Madison Train Station- 9am - 2pm
May 3 Boonton Walmart- 9am - 2pm
May 4 Wharton United Community Church
May 5 Turkey Brook Park in Mount Olive; 9am - 2pm
May 6 Interfaith Food ...

Atlantic Health System names Maureen Schneider as president of Chilton Medical Center

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 ...

NEW JERSEY, NJ – New Jersey’s 172,000-member nursing workforce faces ongoing anxiety, depression, job-induced stress, burnout, and turnover. And the situation has been substantially aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“With the emergence of COVID-19, the day-to-day demands of nursing have been both illuminated and exacerbated,” says NJ-NEW Assistant ...

NJ Native and WBFF Pro to Compete in Two International Competitions

KENILWORTH, NJ – Vinny Russo, a Harding and Brearley graduate recently decided he wanted to compete in the upcoming World Beauty Fitness & Fashion Pro Competition that is set to take place in the Bahamas in June. Being a fitness fanatic, after the Bahamas Russo has even bigger plans to go to Las Vegas in August and compete in the WBFF Worlds. Russo is no stranger to the fitness ...

Morris Animal Inn, pets, grooming, dog, cat, boarding

MONTVILLE, NJ - Some dogs love it, others hate it. But humans aren’t always sure how often it should be done. What is it? It’s bath time! We humans bathe or shower on a daily basis, but when it comes to our pets, we’re a lot more lax. After all, they don't have to go to work. They don’t have to interact with people who would notice a missed ...

Atlantic Health System Welcomes Chief Clinical Officer

By LUKE MARGOLIS

May 23, 2022

Atlantic Health System is pleased to announce the arrival of Suja Mathew, MD, FACP, as the system’s new Executive Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer. With decades of experience in clinical leadership and physician development, Dr. Mathew will work collaboratively to deliver innovative and high-quality care for patients across the region.

Working directly with Atlantic Health ...

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New Jersey Beaches Ready for Swimmers, State Park Summer Admission Free Starting This Weekend

By KRISTINA BEHR

May 27, 2022

NEW JERSEY - After extensive water quality monitoring, the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) says New Jersey’s lakes and beaches are ready for swimming. Just in time for the unofficial start to the summer.

Shawn LaTourette joined other state leaders in Asbury Park for the State of the Shore address, held every year heading into Memorial Day ...

VIDEO: Beaches and Lakes Ready for Swimmers, Free Summer Admission to State Parks, Chess Charity Event and 'Pork Roll Palooza' Returns

By KRISTINA BEHR

May 27, 2022

NEW JERSEY - The state gives an update on the status of water quality in New Jersey's beaches and lakes, as Gov. Phil Murphy says admission to state parks are free for the summer. Plus, three brothers raise money for charity by organizing a chess event. And, "Pork Roll Palooza" is returning for Pork Roll/ Taylor Ham lovers.

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Would You Like to Tap into the Equity of Your Home?

By SHANE FORCE

May 27, 2022

Are you looking to tap into some of the great equity in your home? Today's soaring home prices have given homeowners some very nice equity. I worked with this past client to capitalize on soaring home values. I was able to help them obtain a great rate on a refinance. Their home located in Montclair, NJ appraised for $725,000, allowing them to refinance and take some nice ...

FAIRFIELD, NJ – Rensselaer Commercial Properties has been certified a Women Business Enterprise by the State of New Jersey. While the designation is now official, women have played a central role in our growth and history.

“Our WBE certification puts an official stamp on what has been a big part of Rensselaer’s and my family's history,” said ...

New Jersey State Parks Announce Memorial Day Beach and Lifeguard Hours

Memorial Day Weekend Lifeguard Schedule: Island Beach State Park will be staffed with lifeguards from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend. Swimming is only permitted in designated swim areas when lifeguards on are duty.

Additional Swim Areas Opening in June.

The following lakefront swim areas are anticipated to open for swimming in ...

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Milestones

Congratulations to Alex Benno on his Graduation

May 23, 2022

Congratulations on your Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers - Newark, Alex, Magna Cum Laude. We could not be more proud of you!

With love from your family.

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The Montville Township High School Class of 1975’s 47th class reunion will be held at the Hanover Manor on July 16, 2022. Graduates of MTHS classes of 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976 and 1977 are also invited. The Reunion Committee appreciates the efforts of readers to reach out to friends and family members who graduated from MTHS in 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977 who might be ...

Memorial Day Services Planned in Montville - Gold Star Families to be Honored

By TAPINTO MONTVILLE STAFF

May 23, 2022

MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Memorial VFW Post 5481 and Montville Township invite you to join them for Memorial Day 2022 as they hold a special memorial honoring Gold Star families, which will include Gold Star family members and guest speakers.

The event will be held in the Community Park at the Tank Monument, 132 Changebridge Road in Montville, on Monday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m.

You can ...

Rainy Fishing Derby is Enjoyed by Many Families

By MELISSA BENNO

May 19, 2022

MONTVILLE, NJ – Residents met a rainy day for the 2022 Fishing Derby, held at Masar Park pond on May 7. Children fished with the help of their parents and earned prizes for their catch from the Montville Township Recreation Department.

“We had a great time at the fishing derby,” said Kevin DeJong, who brought his five-year-old son Brayden. “The kids had so much fun ...

Morris Township Man Charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Arrested computer hacker and cyber criminal with handcuffs, close up of hands

By TAPINTO STAFF

May 27, 2022

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Morris Township resident Michael Rave, 53 years of age, has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, and Morris Township Acting Chief Robert Shearer.

According to police, the investigation began with a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and ...

Roxbury, Succasunna, child pornography, arrest, charge

ROXBURY, NJ – After police searched his residence last month as part of an undercover investigation, a Succasunna man confessed to downloading child pornography, according to authorities.

The man, Igor Michael Terrero, 49, was arrested today, said U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger in a press release.

He said Terrero was charged with one count of distributing child ...

Free ‘Brain Tumor’ Screenings For Residents of Possible Cancer Cluster Area

Swoop, the latest portable MRI screening device

By TONY GALLOTTO

May 27, 2022

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The national Brain Tumor Foundation will provide free MRI brain tumor screenings in June for people associated with Colonia High School after ardent appeals from Al Lupiano, an alumnus who seeks a cause for the local health issue that's captured an international media spotlight. Lupiano, believes that the many former Colonia High School students who have had brain ...

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin has called for increased law enforcement presence at schools statewide, following the May 24, 2022 deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

"Nothing about this is normal," Platkin said in a statement. "We do not have to accept that we live in a country where children are shot just for going to school. My ...

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Thomas Kang Becomes Owner/Publisher of 5 TAPinto Local News and Digital Marketing Platforms

By ADAM DARSKY, TAPINTO DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

MILLBURN, NJ — Thomas Kang is the new owner/publisher of TAPinto Millburn/Short Hills, TAPinto Springfield, TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove, TAPinto West Essex and TAPinto West Orange. He took over the local news and digital marketing platforms on March 1, 2022.

Kang, who grew up in the Philadelphia area, moved to New Jersey about two years ago. He's also lived in ...

Currently, there are 12 cannabis dispensaries in the Garden State. The Cannabis Regulatory Commission is expected to take up more applications at its meeting later this month. However, there are still many unanswered questions.

The New Jersey Supreme Court case that could decide how cannabis impairment is measured by police is State v. Olenowski.

The key ...

RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties Open Houses This Weekend May 21st-May 22nd

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The following homes have OPEN HOUSES presented by RE/MAX NEIGHBORHOOD PROPERTIES this weekend May 21st-May 22nd:

OPEN HOUSES on SATURDAY, MAY 21st:

1 Country Brook Drive, Montville Twp. 07045

1:00-3:00 PM

Contact SALLY E. NOVAK for more info. at 973-819-9820.

230 Hamilton Avenue, Seaside Heights Boro, 08751

12:00-3:00 PM

Contact JOAN F. PENNINO for ...

By FERN WEIS

Do you find it hard to have any credibility with your teen? Join the club. They can't yet see that we know anything worth knowing.

That's because they're on a quest to figure everything out for themselves. You can't possibly understand what they're going through... so they say.

And I say, let them. This is their time for exploration, self-discovery, mistakes and ...

By JOHN CHRISTMANN

Commencement Transcript, May 2022

Good afternoon, proud graduates of the University of Machine Learning class of 2022.0.

I am a Heuristic/ALgorithmic 9000 computer. Most of you know me as Hal.

I want to thank president emeritus, Google, as well as Alexa, Siri, and all of the distinguished bots on the board of algorithms, for awarding me this honorary doctorate degree in deep learning and ...

‘Calendar Girls’ Captivates at Chatham Playhouse

By LIZ KEILL

CHATHAM, NJ — This delightful play, set in Yorkshire, England, lends a risque air to the Women’s Institutes at a local church parish.

The play and film were based on a true story of middle-aged women who were seeking a fundraising idea for Leukemia Research.

They’re desperate to find a way to support their charities and somehow come up with the idea of ...

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*NOTE VENUE CHANGE*

DATE AND LOCATION:

Hennessy Hall (the Mansion)

Fairleigh Dickinson University

1 Mansion Mall

Madison, NJ 07940

Friday, June 3rd, 2022 from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm

There will be fabulous designer purse bingo, tricky tray raffle, 50/50 raffle, dessert, AND door prizes!

By JEFF OSTROFF

Hi everyone. The number of people age 50 and older has been skyrocketing over the past several decades. In addition, the number of single older adults is also growing in leaps and bound. So today we’ll be discussing something millions of people around the world are looking to find… love after the age of 50. If you’re not among this group of love ...

Making The World Better Place for Nearly a BILLION People

By JEFF OSTROFF

Hi everyone. Today we’ll again discuss something that directly affects a significant percentage of the estimated 1.2 BILLION people around the world who have disabilities. If you are not one of these individuals, odds are they are one of your family members or friends.

I’m speaking about those who have “invisible” disabilities. In other words, they don’t use an ...