Mountainside News
By BOBBIE PEER
February 26, 2025
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – When sophomore James Cannizzaro is locked in, he sets the tempo for the Highlanders. Coming off a 27-point performance in a heartbreaking 62-59 loss to Roselle, Cannizzaro looked to continue his dominance as Gov. Livingston took on Koinonia on Saturday morning. The ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Gov. Livingston girls basketball team fought until the final buzzer but fell just short in a hard-fought 44-38 overtime loss to Union Catholic on Monday afternoon. In their regular-season finale, the Highlanders engaged in a back-and-forth battle before Union Catholic seized ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a record $58.1 billion state budget with more than $1 billion in new taxes and fees, a continued commitment to property-tax relief, and a raft of socially progressive initiatives that may collide with what he called “the noise of chaos and confusion” of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - It was a busy and eventful week for the Gov. Livingston (GL) Varsity Fencing Team. The GL Varsity Girls Fencing Team advances to the “Elite 8” quarterfinals in the NJSIAA State Championships after an exciting “Sweet Sixteen” playoff at Teaneck High School on Thursday, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The audience took in the musical world of turn-of-the-century Vienna on Saturday night at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The New Jersey Festival Orchestra, the Westfield-based professional orchestra conducted by music director Maestro David Wroe, and guest soprano Marcelina ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The annual Prom Fashion Show returned in spectacular fashion, bringing together students, families, and the community for a night of glamour and giving. Held on Wednesday, February 19, at the Governor Livingston High School Cafeteria, the event showcased the latest prom ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - In one of the most dramatic meets in program history, the Gov. Livingston girls swimming team edged out Mountain Lakes by a single point, 86-85, in the NJSIAA Group C state semifinals on Tuesday, earning their first-ever trip to the state finals."What a week! Two of the most ...
WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) have re-introduced the One Seat Ride Act in the House, a bipartisan bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a cost/benefit analysis of a one-seat-ride trip versus a transfer trip option during “peak ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county prosecutor’s office is rolling out a plan to train all county first responders to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.The prosecutor’s office has launched a Mental Health First Aid training and certification initiative in ...
Part 1 of 2 BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gov. Livingston High School’s wrestling program is celebrating a historic milestone, as seniors Nate Faxon (215 lb), Cristian Gioia (165 lb), and Jake Kreisberg (157 lb) have each surpassed 100 career wins. Their achievements reflect years of dedication, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Reaching the milestone of 100 career wins is a significant achievement in high school wrestling, symbolizing dedication, perseverance, and years of hard work. For Gov. Livingston wrestlers Cristian Gioia, Nate Faxon, and Jake Kreisberg, this accomplishment represents not just ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Dr. Kim Feltre, the new Superintendent of Schools in Berkeley Heights, has quickly navigated the complexities of leading a school district, tackling challenges while driving educational progress. Six weeks into her role, she has already managed a variety of unexpected ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Highlanders are off to a strong start in the indoor track and field championships season. At the NJSIAA North 2 Group 2 Sectional Championships, held on February 15 at the Rothman Orthopaedics Sports Complex in Toms River, GL's track and field athletes ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi on Wednesday advised that the U.S. Department of State has stopped issuing passports with the “X” gender marker, which prior to Jan. 20 was available to non-binary individuals who do not identify as strictly male or female. As a result, ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ - On Sunday, February 16, Governor Livingston’s Boys and Girls fencing teams competed at the District 5 Championships, held at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South. Squads vied for weapon-based medals, with overall team performance determining qualification for the 16-team ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - On Thursday, February 13, Union County Superior Court Judge Gavin I. Handwerker swore in 12 volunteers who trained with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Passaic and Union Counties to advocate for vulnerable children in foster care. Among them is Mountainside resident ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - For the second consecutive year, Gov. Livingston High School hosted Girls in Sports Day, honoring female athletes across all sports as part of the 39th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). The event, which took place last week, highlighted the achievements ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ - The Gov. Livingston boys swim team put up a strong fight but ultimately fell to undefeated Mendham, 97-73, in the North 2C sectional final on Thursday at Raritan Bay YMCA. The loss brings Gov. Livingston's record to 6-5, while Mendham remains perfect at 13-0.Mendham dominated the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra invites music lovers to step into the intoxicating musical world of turn-of-the-century Vienna on the evening of Feb. 22 at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.The orchestra, conducted by Maestro David Wroe, will transport audiences to a world of ...
CALDWELL, NJ- Caldwell secured its second consecutive North 2, Group 2 wrestling sectional title with a 47-31 victory over Gov. Livingston on Wednesday night. The top-seeded Chiefs, now boasting a 23-1 record, used dominant performances and crucial bonus-point wins in swing bouts to overpower the ...
CAMDEN, NJ — Salt and brine used on the roads during recent winter weather and drought conditions in New Jersey may cause your tap water to taste salty, according to a news release Friday from New Jersey American Water. “(We) can confirm that water we’re providing customers continues to meet ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Gov. Livingston girls swim team secured its third straight NJSIAA Central Jersey Group C Championship with a thrilling 86-84 victory over New Providence on Tuesday at the North Brunswick Township High School pool.Coach David Closs described the meet as "epic," ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would vastly reduce plastic waste in New Jersey won narrow support from lawmakers amid criticism from business groups and praise from environmentalists.The legislation, S-3398, was approved Monday by a 3-2 vote in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, with Democrats ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Gov. Livingston High School is making a strong push toward a sectional championship after securing victories in the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group 2 Wrestling Championships on Monday at home. The Highlanders defeated Bernards ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - School spirit is a necessity for a high school as it promotes being part of a community, gives students a sense of pride and feeling of belonging, and leads to academic, social and emotional growth for both students and teachers.During the week of January 10 to January 17, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On Friday, the Gov. Livingston High School wrestling team celebrated their senior athletes in a heartwarming ceremony that highlighted the dedication, hard work, and passion these student-athletes have shown throughout their careers. The senior class, which includes standout ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Three Union County Parks will get upgrades if they’re approved for Green Acres funding through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.Unami Park in Garwood and Westfield would get ADA-compliant improvements, including an inclusive playground and an ADA-compliant ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Gov. Livingston Boys Basketball team celebrated Senior Night with a resounding 84-62 victory over Marion P. Thomas Charter on Thursday evening. The night was dedicated to honoring senior basketball players Francisco Londono and Caleb Leong, along with cheerleaders Leah ...
ROSELLE, NJ - In a thrilling overtime battle, Gov. Livingston-New Providence Boys Ice Hockey secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Cranford in the second round of the McInnis Cup playoffs, marking a milestone 100th career win for Coach Travis DiLello. The Highlanders improved to 10-6-3 overall and ...