Mountainside News
By LINDSEY KELLEHER
August 11, 2025
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two severe storms in July that caused intense flooding and wind damage have county residents asking who will pay for the damage, and what can be done to reduce weather-related damage in the future.Vehicles were stuck in high floodwater on U.S. Route 22 as well as on local roads when ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Mountainside students will have 183 total school days this upcoming school year, while staff have 185 days according to the Mountainside Public Schools 2025-2026 calendar. The first day of school for students is September 4, with staff reporting starting September 2. The last day ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department announced new cheer and dance classes for young residents ages 3 to 8. The classes offer participants the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of cheer and dance, cheer motions and fun dance routines, and interactive pom-pom ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Athletic Department recently unveiled a beautiful ‘Highlanders at the Next Level’ board which celebrates Highlander alumni student athletes who are currently playing at the collegiate level. The genesis of the idea stems from seeing impressive displays ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - In the wake of the July 14 flash flooding, New Jersey’s Blue Acres program will offer in-person and online consultations in August to help homeowners understand the voluntary buyout process.The sessions will provide one-on-one guidance and resources to residents whose properties ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The 2025 Gov. Livingston baseball team didn’t just win — they made history.With a lethal batting order where a new hero seemed to emerge every game and a deep pitching staff that thrived under pressure, the Highlanders completed a perfect 28-0 season to capture their second ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Rotary Club and Recreation Department invites players of all skill levels to participate in its Fall Pickleball Tournament at the Deerfield School Tennis Courts. Tournament games will take place on October 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In the event of inclement ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Registration is now open for the Mountainside Recreation Department’s Kids Tennis Clinic. Sessions are overseen by instructor Jeanie Ruban and are $121. They will take place on Tuesdays from September 2 to October 21 at the Borough Hall Tennis Courts. Sessions are divided into ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Just days after a powerful storm swept through Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, Plainfield, and surrounding towns, Gov. Livingston High School successfully hosted its inaugural Athletics Golf Outing on Friday, July 18, at Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch Plains.Despite ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Here comes the rain again.Mountainside is under a flood watch from 2 p.m. Thursday, July 31, through Friday, Aug. 1, at 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, as rain showers and more thunderstorms are possible.“Scattered to numerous instances of urban, poor drainage ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - National Night Out is returning to the Borough of Mountainside on August 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mountainside Borough Hall.The event will feature an ice cream truck, inflatables, a dunk tank, and free hamburgers and hot dogs. The Mountainside Police and Fire Departments will ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Smoke from wildfires in Canada is the cause of poor air quality in Mountainside this weekend, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. On Sunday, “Levels of fine particulate will remain in the upper moderate category statewide as diffuse Canadian wildfire ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Jail building will not be used as a detention center to detain undocumented immigrants or criminals, according to new language in the county’s request for bid proposal (RFP) application.Union County Manager Edward Oatman issued a statement Thursday about the future ...
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UNION COUNTY, NJ — First responders in Union County now have access to a new mental health support system, thanks to a partnership between the Union County Sheriff’s Department and GoMo Health, a digital health company.The new “First Responder Resiliency Program” aims to help police, firefighters, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Transportation says Route 22 eastbound is scheduled to have overnight right lane closures for utility relocations as the Bridge over Echo Lake bridge deck replacement project advances in Mountainside. Beginning at 9 p.m, Tuesday, through Friday, the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Local and state leaders honored Governor Livingston's undefeated state championship baseball team this week in Mountainside.“Congratulations to the 2025 Governor Livingston Baseball team on their historic and unprecedented season. Winning the Union County Tournament, the State ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Quick action by Ward 1 Councilman Todd Saunders during Monday’s severe storm and flooding helped reunite a Westfield tween with a crucial diabetes monitoring device while her parents were out of town.“Monday evening, during the severe storms and flash flooding in Union County, our ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A handful of local kids saw first-hand what it's like to be a Mountainside Police Officer during the department's annual Youth Police Academy.It took place between July 7 and July 11.During the week-long program, participants learned about police procedures, criminal ...
Editor's note: Check back with TAPinto for a complete photo gallery by Stephen O'Keefe of Peak Reaction Photography.BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The undefeated, back to back state champion Gov. Livingston High School baseball team was honored by Mayor Angie Devanney and the Berkeley Heights Township ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – Hope 4 Paws Humane Society (AKA Plainfield Area Humane Society) sustained significant damage to its shelter at 75 Rock Ave. in Plainfield during last week’s severe weather. Moments after the storm passed, Josh Reyes, director of operations at the animal shelter, rushed to check on ...
MANVILLE, NJ - Since 2018, Valairco Heating and Cooling has been committed to giving back to the community through its Valairco Cares initiative — a program designed to support nonprofit organizations that demonstrate an unwavering dedication to helping those in need.Originally launched as a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Owen Klasey didn’t set out to become one of Governor Livingston High School’s most recognizable figures, but his camera lens has captured far more than just highlights — it’s captured the heart of a school community.Klasey, a 2025 graduate, has been named this week’s ...
PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos are making a comeback—and this time, they’re calling Paterson home.The iconic American soccer club, once the gold standard of the sport in the United States, will return to competitive play in March 2026 as a new member of USL League One. Their new base will be ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has returned to the Garden State, this time not in front of the camera but behind it, producing a new Netflix film starring his teenage daughter, Sunny Sandler. Production on “Don't Say Good Luck” is underway in Cranford, with filming expected to continue over the next ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — There is now a county-run family health clinic that will provide health and wellness services to residents without insurance.Services include free tuberculosis testing for uninsured individuals in all of Union County.They also include free wellness visits for children under 5 ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department invites residents in grades one through five to create their own amusement parks.Using motors, axles, gears, and more, participants have the opportunity to bring their creative imaginations to life by designing and constructing a wide ...
WESTFIELD, NJ – Westfield native James Reynolds, a U.S. Navy lieutenant, was recently highlighted by the Navy for his service as a weapons officer on a submarine.Reynolds, a 2013 graduate of St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, is serving on the USS Scranton based at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, ...
TRENTON, NJ — According to a report released Monday from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, a Mountainside Police corporal was demoted in 2024 for refusing an assignment.The demotion was part of the Attorney General's 2024 major discipline police report. According to the Attorney General’s ...
CRANFORD, N.J. –At 87 years old, Victor M. Richel still shows up to work seven days a week — not out of obligation, but out of conviction. The longtime Berkeley Heights resident and respected business leader has spent decades shaping Union County through a rare blend of corporate insight and civic ...