Mountainside News
By TAPINTO ROSELLE STAFF
July 9, 2025
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners invites residents with disabilities and special needs to its 2025 Summer Fair celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The free event will be held at Warinanco Sports Center on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Governor Livingston senior Sean Jaqua capped off a standout high school track career with a thrilling victory in the NJSIAA Group II Sectional 800-meter race, powering from third place in the final stretch to cross the line in 1:57.10, just .02 seconds ahead of the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — More than 175 members of Governor Livingston High School’s Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation with a memorable night at this year’s Project Graduation, held June 18 at The Funplex in East Hanover.The event ran from 9:15 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and provided a safe and ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library announced its new schedule for Summer 2025. The Mountainside Public Library says it will be closed on Saturdays beginning July 5 through August 30. Monday-Friday business hours are below. Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School’s varsity baseball team and longtime coach Christopher Roof received high praise and official recognition during a recent Board of Education meeting, as Board President Gale Bradford presented two resolutions celebrating their historic ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ At the June 26 Board of Education meeting, committee members delivered detailed reports outlining progress and challenges across the district. From reimagining the middle school schedule and exploring aviation-based STEM programs to modernizing technology infrastructure and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed a record $58.8 billion fiscal year 2026 budget into law late Monday night.“This budget exemplifies our dedication to fiscal responsibility, affordability, and opportunity for all New Jerseyans," Murphy's office said in a news release early Tuesday morning.The ...
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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - On May 31, the NJ Elks East Central District hosted a BBQ luncheon at their Mountainside Lodge for residents of the Lyons VA Medical Center. Attendees enjoyed fresh grilled food, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Thousands of Elks volunteers across the country give generously of ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners are trying to prevent county residents from receiving cuts to their health insurance coverage, which could happen under a bill that is currently being reviewed by U.S. Congress.The commissioners are joining with the American Federation of ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department announced the return of the annual Summer Carnival, held at the Mountainside Community Pool. The carnival features games, prizes, tattoos, and an obstacle course. The event is free and open to MCP members and their guests. The carnival will ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- Chris Roof, who just completed his 21st season as the baseball coach at Gov. Livingston High School, has been awarded the High School Division II National Coach of the Year Award by the American Baseball Coaches' Association (ABCA).Only three high school coaches in the ...
Union County, NJ — Each year, every Union County school athletic department chooses a male and female graduating senior athlete who exemplifies both athletic and academic success. Such students are leaders in their schools and communities and demonstrate the qualities of tenacity, integrity, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Borough of Mountainside announced that Borough Hall will be serving as a cooling center on Wednesday for residents amidst extreme weather conditions. Residents without air conditioning or who lose power are encouraged to stop by. Borough Hall will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Chelsea Kiesewetter’s name has long been synonymous with Gov. Livingston softball excellence—and now, as she graduates with more than 150 career hits and a legacy that reaches far beyond the stat sheet, she’s being recognized as the Valairco Heating and Cooling Highlander ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Gov. Livingston High School’s Class of 2025 marked their graduation on Wednesday, June 18, with a ceremony that adapted to unpredictable weather and delivered thoughtful reflections from students and administrators—each voice adding depth, honesty, and purpose to the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library is hosting an arts and crafts class for adults on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.Participants have the opportunity to create their personalized tote bag. All materials will be provided. The event is free to attend. For more information, click here or contact ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Changes are coming to the grass baseball and soccer field on the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools campus.A $3,484,252 grant was awarded to Applied Landscaping to upgrade the field to a multipurpose artificial turf field with new player benches, awnings, a storage shed ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As invasive plants continue to dominate residential landscapes, the Union County chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey responded by hosting its inaugural native garden tour on Saturday. The chapter’s steering committee turned five private home gardens in Westfield and ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -- It was just a matter of time.As has been the case throughout its undefeated season, there's always a sense of inevitability with the Gov. Livingston baseball team.Hold them down for two, three, sometimes four innings, but eventually, the dam always breaks.Gov. Livingston scored ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Board of Education’s June 5 meeting began with a celebration in Governor Livingston High School’s Kenneth Stiefel Theater, where the district honored its 2025 Educators of the Year and retiring staff members. The recognitions took place prior to the Board ...
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ - After Saturday’s State Group 2 Baseball Championship Final featuring Gov. Livingston vs. West Morris was washed out by rain, the soaring anticipation remains—now set to culminate Monday, June 16 at 4 p.m., at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex..Berkeley Heights’ own Gov.
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - They’ve battled through every opponent, every obstacle, and every doubt. Now, only one challenge remains.This Saturday afternoon at Veterans Park in Hamilton Township, the Gov. Livingston Highlander baseball team (27-0) has a date with destiny. A Group II state championship, a ...
NEW JERSEY — In surprisingly quick order, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill snagged their parties’ nominations to run for New Jersey governor in November. The primary races, with six Democrats and five Republicans, were called by The Associated Press less than 40 minutes after ...
UNION, NJ — Joe Hubert, a respected figure in New Jersey high school football and longtime head coach at Governor Livingston High School, was inducted into the New Jersey Football Coaches Association (NJFCA) Hall of Fame on Sunday. The honor was presented at halftime of the annual Phil Simms ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- Once again treating any hint of adversity with a shrug and a smile, undefeated Gov. Livingston withstood a pair of three-run rallies by Haddonfield and held on for an 8-6 victory in the NJSIAA state Group 2 baseball semifinals Monday at Snyder Field.The Highlanders (27-0), ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Gov. Livingston Baseball team, currently the Number 1 ranked team in New Jersey ,needs just two more wins to complete what would be the most historic sports season in school history. Sitting at a perfect 26-0, the Highlanders already have a Watchung Division title, a ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, for a gubernatorial primary election that’s drawing the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Voters will choose from a field of six Democrats and five Republicans. Each party’s winner will face off ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ — The Gov. Livingston Highlanders softball team’s impressive 2025 season came to a close on Friday afternoon in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 final with a 4-0 loss to Hanover Park.While the final score may not reflect the grit and determination the Highlanders brought ...