Mountainside News
By MEAGAN KANE
November 19, 2025
HACKENSACK, NJ — A Hackensack resident is taking her talents back to national television as she competes on Food Network’s newest holiday series. Sweet Empire: Winter Wars premiered Nov. 9.Tatiana Kovalenko, a two-time champion on Cooking Channel and Food Network programs, is one of 14 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Hilltop Players present the fall production - The Hound of the Baskervilles, November 20-22!The Hound of the Baskervilles is a singular crime that demands a singular detective, and the web of mystery surrounding Baskerville Hall is so strange that only ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights and Mountainside Public School Districts invite parents to an important presentation, “Always Connected: Helping Parents Understand Social Media and Cybersecurity to Keep Their Children Safe,” on December 15 at 7:00 PM in the Governor Livingston High ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Livingston volleyball standout Abby Kim made her Division I future official on Monday, surrounded by family, friends, teammates, and coaches during a signing ceremony that highlighted both her remarkable achievements and the tight-knit community that helped her get ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education will hold a critical public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gov. Livingston High School Cafeteria, where residents will hear a full presentation on the proposed 2026 School Facilities Referendum and have an ...
NEW JERSEY - Youth leaders across the Tri-State are encouraged to participate in the state’s No Hate in the Garden State Youth Competition. Middle school and high school students from Mountainside can turn their ideas, such as a podcast, art exhibit, or cultural celebration, into a project that ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. – Surrounded by family, teammates, coaches, and school administrators, standout Gov. Livingston forward Kyra Polizzi officially signed her National Letter of Intent on Tuesday to continue her soccer career at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The ceremony took ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not New Jersey, would operate here in test runs under a bill released on Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on closed and open roads under S4702, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D - District ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - At 97 years old, WWII and Korean War veteran Teddy Grossi faced overwhelming odds. Diagnosed with aggressive Stage IV urothelial cancer — an unusually fast-growing and dangerous type — Teddy was told he had mere weeks to live without surgery to remove his kidney.Up until his ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — For Noah Abdalla, months of solo summer training and 12-mile days paid off this fall as the Governor Livingston senior achieved personal milestones in cross-country—qualifying for Sectionals for the first time and running a personal-best 17:01—earning him recognition as this ...
NEW YORK CITY, NY — After being rejected three years in a row from the TCS New York City Marathon lottery, Berkeley Heights native, Tim Donohue, took matters into his own hands, completing a self-styled marathon his way on Sunday, Nov. 2.A 2017 graduate of Governor Livingston High School, Donohue ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The No. 2–seeded Gov. Livingston Highlanders continued their pursuit of a fourth consecutive Central Jersey Group 2 Sectional Championship Friday morning, defeating Cranford in straight sets, 25–19, 25–12, 25–12, in the semifinals, to advance to the sectional final.The ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The No. 2–seeded Gov. Livingston Highlanders saw their NJSIAA Central Group 2 tournament run come to an early end Saturday afternoon, falling 1–0 to No. 10 seed Voorhees in a tightly contested quarterfinal match.The Highlanders struggled to find the back of the net, despite ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Consulate of Mexico in New Brunswick has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state to provide access to information, guidance, training and educational resources designed to promote the labor rights of Mexican workers in New Jersey.The agreement was reached ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Citing an increased demand for ice time that the current facility is not equipped to handle, the Union County Board of County Commissioners recently broke ground on a new indoor ice skating rink at Warinanco Park.According to county spokeswoman Kelly Martins, groundbreaking on the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Elks invites young residents ages 8 to 13 to participate in its annual free-throw contest. The contest will be held at Deerfield School on November 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.The Elks Hoop Shoot is a national tournament in partnership with the Naismith Basketball ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As the flu and COVID season arrives, children between 6 months and 4 years of age who have not been able to get a COVID vaccine from their pediatrician will have another option, as the Westfield Health Department will soon have a small quantity available.Megan Avallone, director of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Democrats Rebecca Williams (an incumbent), Joseph Signorello III and Stanley Neron won the election for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners, defeating Republicans Mark Nieves, Chris Bacey and Kirk Hemphill, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department invites residents to make their own body lotion and scrubs to take home. The theme is candy canes and sugar cookies. The event is available to residents of all ages and will take place on December 4 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children under 10 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Gov. Livingston senior volleyball standout Abby Kim has achieved a milestone that few high school players ever reach — surpassing 1,000 career kills. For the Highlanders, it’s more than a number; it’s a testament to Kim’s talent, leadership, and the transformative impact she ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Gov. Livingston Highlanders cruised to a straight-sets victory over North Plainfield on Wednesday, Oct. 29, highlighted by a major milestone for senior standout Abby Kim, who reached 1,003 career kills during the match. Kim contributed 9 kills in the victory, surpassing ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the federal government shutdown continues, Union County will provide temporary financial assistance to households currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will be affected by the interruption of November benefits, the Union County ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Friends of the Mountainside Public Library invites residents to shop for holiday decor and small gift items. The 2025 Holiday Market will take place on the following dates and times: November 12: 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.November 13: 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. November 14: 10 a.m. to ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Students from Governor Livingston High School were recognized Monday for their outstanding achievements in journalism at the Garden State Scholastic Press Association (GSSPA) Fall Press Day, held at the Busch Campus Center at Rutgers University.Both The Highlander newspaper and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Public School District is pleased to welcome Mr. Michael Santoro as the new Supervisor of Social Studies and World Languages. Mr. Santoro is an experienced educational leader with a background in teaching, curriculum development, and K–12 department ...
MANVILLE, N.J. — Valairco Heating & Cooling is giving the public the chance to direct $500 to a local charity of their choice through its quarterly Valairco Cares donation program. The organization receiving the most nominations from the public by Oct. 31 will be awarded the donation.In past ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Livingston scored on its first two possessions and controlled play throughout in a 35-0 win over New Brunswick on Saturday, clinching the conference championship on Senior Day. This marks the Highlanders’ first sole conference championship since 1989.Prior to kickoff, ...