Mountainside News
By BOBBIE PEER
March 19, 2025
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ –The Berkeley Heights Board of Education tackled several important matters during its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, including the presentation of the 2025-26 Preliminary Budget, approval of the Lower Columbia Park lease agreement between the BOE and the Township of Berkeley ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Brandon Rayack has been a standout wrestler since his freshman year at Gov. Livingston High School, consistently proving himself as one of the best in the state. As a senior, he capped off his high school career with a remarkable season, winning a District Championship, ...
On Friday, March 7, Governor Livingston High School’s Health Department and the Class of 2025 held the school’s annual Blood Drive to help supply local medical facilities amidst the shortage of blood in hospitals all across America. Leading up to the day of the Blood Drive, students and faculty ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Friends of the Mountainside Public Library invites readers of all ages to attend its book sale, starting on Wednesday, until Saturday. The book sale will feature a large selection of books, games, puzzles, and music. Book sale hours are below: March 19: 12 p.m. to 5:30 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston High School Hilltop Players are bringing the musical “The Prince of Egypt” to the stage of the Kenneth Stiefel Theater for evening performances on Thursday, March 20 and Friday, March 21, and a matinee and evening performance on Saturday, March ...
UNION, NJ - A crisp, perfect March day set the stage for the 2025 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as marchers and spectators filled the streets of Union to celebrate Irish tradition and community spirit. The 28th annual parade honored youth athletics, showcasing the county's commitment to ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - A Newark man was arrested on March 10 for multiple motor vehicle burglaries in Mountainside. He’s also accused of other crimes in the area.31-year old Devon Reid was arrested by the Edison Police Department, after officers responded to a domestic dispute.He was later charged with ...
TRENTON, NJ — Potholes around the state could soon be on the road to recovery. The New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign starts Monday."Over the next couple of months, our priority will be repairing the most significant potholes from this ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that Route 22 is scheduled to have lane closures in both directions on the Bridge over Echo Lake as the bridge deck replacement project advances in Mountainside. Beginning on Friday at 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Sunday, the right ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Registration for the 2025 Heights Soccer School is now open, the Mountainside Recreation Department announced. Heights Soccer School is a three-day program from June 23 to June 26 starting at 9 a.m. and going until 12:30 p.m. Hosted by Gov. Livingston Girls Varsity Soccer ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside PTO is holding a social event for third through fifth-grade students on Friday, April 4, at Deerfield School. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. and include crafts, gym time, and the Deerfield Game Show. Philly pretzels will be served. Admission is $5 ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Three Gov. Livingston wrestlers took on the state’s best at the 2025 NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships, delivering strong performances at Boardwalk Hall. Brandon Rayack (126 lbs), Gioia (165 lbs), and Nate Faxon (215 lbs), all battled through intense competition in their ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Governor Livingston/New Providence (GLNP) Highlanders faced off against a depleted Marlboro team in the South Public Co-Op sectional championship, with the Mustangs missing six players due to suspension. Despite the advantage on paper, GLNP’s quest for a fourth straight state ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s a good time to keep your cat indoors, according to information provided at the Westfield Board of Health meeting on Monday, as Avian Flu (H5N1) cases are on the rise and are spreading to more and more mammals. Among humans, “There have been 70 cases in the United States, with ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Gov. Livingston-New Providence’s impressive playoff run came to an end in the NJSIAA South Public Co-op Championship Game, where they faced off against a strong Marlboro squad. The Mustangs secured a 4-2 victory over the Highlanders, clinching the championship in a hard-fought ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Friends of the Mountainside Public Library announced they are collecting donations for gently used books, puzzles, and games for their March Book Sale. Donations can be dropped off at the Mountainside Public Library during business hours on March 15, March 17, and March ...
NEW JERSEY — The average property tax bill in New Jersey surpassed $10,000 for the first time ever in 2024.The data was made public in Governor Phil Murphy’s “Budget in Brief” summary of his $58.1 billion annual spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1.New Jerseyans now on average pay ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – CJ Hendricks, the Director of Athletics for Columbia Middle School and Governor Livingston High School, as well as the Health and Physical Education Supervisor for grades six through twelve, brings enthusiasm and a deep sense of community to his role. With nearly two decades ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - This past Saturday, March 1st, marked the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJISAA) Individual Fencing Championships. The tournament, held at Hunterdon Central Regional High School consisted of three pooled rounds of bouts and included nearly 300 qualifying ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ - The Governor Livingston/New Providence (GLNP) Highlanders entered Monday night’s sectional semi-final as the underdog, an unfamiliar role for a team accustomed to being the favorite. Hopewell Valley, ranked 13th in the state and the No. 1 seed in the Public Co-Op South bracket, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Livingston’s wrestling program had a standout performance at the Region 3 Championship Tournament at West Orange High School last weekend, highlighted by Nate Faxon’s championship victory in the 215-pound weight class. Faxon secured the title with a hard-fought 5-3 ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Rape Crisis Center is adding more volunteers.Volunteers will be trained at the center’s offices this March and April to provide emotional support, crisis counseling and advocacy to individuals who have experienced situations involving sexual violence.“They will ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - With all the clubs and activities at Governor Livingston High School, there are often the same fundraising ideas circulating around. Looking to bring a new type of fundraiser to Governor Livingston High School, the Class of 2025 and The Claymore Yearbook staff teamed up for a ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Governor Livingston-New Providence co-op hockey team continues its quest for a fourth consecutive state championship appearance after grinding out a 2-1 victory over North Hunterdon in the Public Co-op South quarterfinals on Wednesday at Warinanco Skating Center. With scoring ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Board of Education has officially appointed Dr. Crystal Marr as the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement. The appointment was approved during the February 27, 2025, board meeting, following the recommendation of ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Gov. Livingston wrestling team delivered a dominant performance at the District 11 Championships, with five Highlanders claiming individual titles and two others earning spots in the Region 3 Tournament.District champions for Gov. Livingston included:106: Lucas Villenueva126: ...
ROSELLE, NJ - In a dominant performance, the Gov. Livingston-New Providence hockey team defeated Freehold Township 7-3 in the first round of the NJSIAA South, Public Co-Op Championships on Monday night at Warinanco Skating Center. The victory secures their spot in the quarterfinals, where they will ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Gov. Livingston girls swim team made history on Sunday, February 23, by competing in the NJSIAA Group C Finals for the first time, facing off against the undefeated powerhouse Haddonfield at Rutgers University. Despite falling 118-52, the Highlanders' journey to the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Gov. Livingston gym was packed with excitement as young PAL players filled the stands to cheer on the Highlanders during Gov. Livingston PAL Basketball Day. The event opened on Saturday with the Highlanders taking on Oak Knoll School, creating an electric atmosphere as ...