Mountainside News
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
January 9, 2026
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Neither Gov. Livingston nor Dayton had played a boys' basketball game in more than a week.So, when the two teams met at Jonathan Dayton High School Wednesday evening, they both had plenty of energy to expend pressing the daylights out of each other defensively in a fast-paced and ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Governor Livingston boys swimming team dropped a 94-76 decision to Scotch Plains-Fanwood in a meet at the Scotch Plains YMCA, with both teams trading event wins throughout the meet.Scotch Plains-Fanwood opened the meet with a victory in the 200-yard medley relay, as ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday, Jan. 6, before a sparsely attended audience, during which three newly elected members were sworn in to serve three-year terms.Business Administrator/Board Secretary Jennifer Nicholson ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Athletes at Governor Livingston High School returned to practice their respective sports in early December, with most teams opening their regular season play by mid-month. Here are some highlights of the season so far. Ice HockeyThe Governor Livingston-New Providence hockey ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County department heads, the county manager, county counsel and members of the county’s Board of Commissioners are receiving 2 and 3 percent increases in their salaries for 2026.The raises are on par with the raises these public officials have received in previous years.Top ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston boys basketball team endured a challenging holiday stretch, dropping a pair of closely contested games on back-to-back days in tournament play, with both matchups decided in the closing minutes.On Monday, Dec. 29, Gov. Livingston fell to Watchung ...
METUCHEN, N.J. — The Governor Livingston girls basketball team battled through a challenging holiday stretch, dropping two tightly contested games at the Artie Flaherty Holiday Tournament in Metuchen on Dec. 29 and 30, with both matchups decided in the final moments.On Monday, Dec. 29, Gov.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Gov. Livingston–New Providence hockey team experienced a roller-coaster holiday stretch, opening tournament play with a pair of losses before closing the break with two straight victories to regain momentum.On Saturday, Dec. 27, the Highlanders dropped a 6-3 decision to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Customers are reacting to news that 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro in downtown Westfield is closing.Tim Boyle, who co-owns the popular establishment with his brother, Chris Boyle, posted the news on Facebook New Year’s morning. “Happy New Year from 16 Prospect. Unfortunately due ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With just a few hours remaining in 2025, the Westfield-based New Jersey Festival Orchestra welcomed the new year on Wednesday evening in the Westfield High School auditorium with a collection of enduring show tunes as the musicians celebrated “Broadway Through the Ages,” a diverse ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has a new chairperson for 2026.Joseph C. Bodek was sworn in to fill the role during the Commissioners' annual reorganization meeting, which was held on New Year’s Day at the Union County Courthouse.“Union County has a strong foundation built ...
NEW JERSEY — Driving in New Jersey will cost more starting Jan. 1, thanks to increasing fuel taxes and highway, bridge and tunnel tolls.One fee, called the petroleum products gross receipts tax, will increase by 4.2 cents per gallon. For gasoline, that new rate will be 38.6 cents, and for diesel, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library invites residents to attend its Friday afternoon showing of Liam Neeson’s Naked Gun. The movie will begin at 1 p.m.Naked Gun follows police detective Frank Drebin Jr., who must succeed in his father's footsteps to prevent the closure of Police ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two commissioners won’t be returning to the Union County Board of Commissioners next year.Bette Jane Kowalski is retiring from the board and Sergio Granados plans to focus on other endeavors.Members of the Union County Board of Commissioners and members of the public said their ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Livingston High School will host its annual “Fantastic Friday” and “Super Saturday” events Jan. 9-10, featuring a full slate of athletic competitions and raising funds for the Highlander Booster Club.The events will showcase a variety of sports, including ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston girls basketball played a competitive game and stayed within striking distance throughout but ultimately came up short, 35-33, in a closely contested matchup on Tuesday at home.Despite the loss, the Highlanders showed strong effort on both ends of the ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey's gas tax is set to go up on January 1, 2026.The 4.2 cents per gallon increase, State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced recently, comes after “a thorough review of fuel consumption statistics"and will support the State’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) program.As ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Gov. Livingston ice hockey team skated to a 3-1 victory over Cranford on Monday night at Warinanco Skating Center, using a fast start and strong goaltending to secure the win.Gov. Livingston struck twice in the opening period to take early control. Alec Novotny opened the scoring ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Mountainside residents and hockey fans are invited to hit the ice—figuratively—when Mountainside Recreation hosts a special group outing to watch the New Jersey Devils take on the Detroit Red Wings this spring.The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. at ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Coming off a tough loss to Cranford on Thursday, December 18, Gov. Livingston boys basketball returned to the court Monday night looking to respond. The Highlanders had led at halftime and were tied entering the fourth quarter against Cranford before falling, 56-53.Facing ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Union County is doing more to assist individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing by expanding the use of technology that transmits sound directly into a person’s hearing aid from microphones.This technology, called hearing loop systems, was installed in the Union County Courthouse ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Governor Livingston–New Providence ice hockey team may sit at 1-3 early in the season, but the Highlanders’ record hardly tells the full story.After opening the year against three of the state’s top teams — including two one-goal losses — GL–New Providence broke through ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Governor Livingston girls basketball team opened the 2025-26 season with back-to-back wins, improving to 2-0 after defeating Linden at home and earning a road victory at Elizabeth over the weekend.Gov. Livingston opened UCC–Mountain play Thursday with a 40-25 win over ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Governor Livingston edged Cranford for much of the night but came up just short in a 56-53 loss Thursday, Dec. 18, evening out the Highlanders’ early-season record at 1-1.Coming off a strong fourth-quarter victory against Morristown last Saturday, Gov. Livingston built a seven-point ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Governor Livingston High School students were honored Tuesday night as Mayor Angie Devanney presented proclamations recognizing the award-winning staff of The Claymore, the school’s student-produced yearbook, during the Township Council meeting.In her remarks, Devanney ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Santa Claus is coming to town, and families are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the Mountainside PAL Santa Breakfast and Toy Drive on Saturday at the Mountainside Elks Lodge #1585, located at 1193 U.S. Route 22. The festive event will feature a meet-and-greet with ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J. — As the holiday season approaches and residents prepare to travel or visit loved ones, the Mountainside Police Department is reminding the community to take proactive steps to protect their homes and property while they are away.Police officials advise residents not to leave ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — After a rebuilding season a year ago, the Governor Livingston girls basketball team enters the upcoming winter campaign focused on development, effort and competitiveness under ninth-year head coach Christopher Eckert.The Highlanders finished last season with a 7-18 record ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — If your 2026 resolutions include making more money, improving work–life balance or spending more time with your family, TAPinto may offer the fresh start you’d like.TAPinto Mountainside is now available for sale, presenting an opportunity to build a flexible, community-driven ...