Mountainside News
By CHRIS MILAN
February 4, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — News of Anthony Romano’s impending retirement hit residents along his route like a ton of bricks.Or a truckload of packages.A 38-year UPS veteran, Romano has been driving the same route in Westfield and Mountainside since the beginning. That’s allowed him to connect with his ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On Tuesday, January 28, Governor Livingston High School students were engrossed and fascinated by the story of Holocaust survivor Bernd Haase. Mr. Haase is a longtime Berkeley Heights resident and was born in Germany in 1926 and will soon celebrate his 99th birthday. Haase ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- The New Providence boys basketball team went from the "hunters" against two high-level opponents earlier in the week to the "hunted" in its Inclusion Day matchup against rival Gov. Livingston on Saturday afternoon.New Providence had a 14-point lead with 5:42 left in the game, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Gov. Livingston girls basketball team celebrated its seniors on Thursday night with a heartfelt ceremony before taking the court against Dayton. Seniors Mia Firdman, Emily Schmidt, Chelsea Kiesewetter, and Gillian Abbey were honored alongside their families, marking the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Livingston senior swimmer Nia Joseph has been named the Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week after a record-breaking performance at the Union County Championships.Joseph captured the 50-yard freestyle title, setting a new school record and ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Salaries for the members of the Union County Board of Commissioners and other county officials are expected to increase from what they were in 2024.The 2025 salaries are expected to be approved at the Commissioners' next meeting, scheduled for Feb. 6. Top paid county positions for ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Echo Lake Dog Park, which was expected to re-open Jan. 31, will now re-open on or about Feb. 7, a county spokesperson said.“The reopening has been delayed by approximately one week due to weather-related factors affecting the contractor's timeline,” county spokesperson Kelly ...
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston Girls and Boys Indoor Track and Field teams enjoyed success on multiple levels at the 2025 Union County Individual Championships, which took place at Ocean Breeze Track and Field in Staten Island on January 22. For the boys, several athletes placed in ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Gov. Livingston Highlanders had an outstanding performance at the Union County Swim Championships this past weekend, held at the Jersey Aquatic Center in New Providence. The team posted impressive individual and relay results, securing multiple county titles and setting new ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Sophomore standout James Cannizzaro has been named the Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week for his breakout basketball season, highlighted by his scoring prowess in a recent win against Dayton. Cannizzaro, a first-year varsity player for the Governor ...
ROSELLE, NJ - In a dramatic Union County Hockey Championship showdown on Friday night, second-seeded Westfield staged a stunning comeback to edge top-seeded Gov. Livingston-New Providence, 6-5, in an electrifying overtime victory. Held on January 24, 2025, the game featured relentless action and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gov. Livingston Boys Basketball edged out a thrilling 61-59 victory over Brearley, captured in an exclusive photo gallery by Stephen O'Keefe. Relive the action and intensity of the game through Peak Reaction Photography—follow on Instagram @Peak_Reaction_Photography.
ROSELLE, NJ – Gov. Livingston-New Providence Hockey punched its ticket to the Union County Tournament finals with a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood in Wednesday night’s semifinal showdown at Warinanco Park.The Highlanders came out strong, scoring twice early in the first period ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Has your pooch been missing Echo Lake Dog Park? You should be able to bring Fido once again starting Jan. 31, county officials estimate.The dog park has been closed to the public since August as improvements, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, took place.The improvements ...
WARREN, NJ - The Gov. Livingston Highlanders made Senior Night unforgettable with victories for both the boys’ and girls’ swimming teams against local rival New Providence on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Morris-Union Jointure Pool. The girls secured a commanding 104-64 win, improving their ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Gov. Livingston boys basketball team rebounded in a big way on Thursday night, earning a much-needed 58-53 victory over Dayton at home. After back-to-back wins against Brearley and Roselle Park had built some momentum, the Highlanders hit a rough patch with losses to New ...
MANVILLE, NJ - Since 2018, Valairco Heating and Cooling has been dedicated to giving back to the community through its Valairco Cares initiative. This program aims to support non-profit organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to helping those in need.To date, Valairco has provided 26 ...
MADISON, NJ - The Governor Livingston High School Varsity Fencing Team delivered an outstanding performance at the renowned Santelli-Cetrulo Fencing Tournament, held January 11-12, 2025, at Drew University. This tournament is recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious high school fencing ...
UNION, NJ – The Governor Livingston Varsity Wrestling Team had an impressive showing at the 2025 Union County Tournament this past weekend, finishing second overall as a team. With a score of 173.5, the Highlanders demonstrated their strength, falling only to Cranford, which secured its 10th ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Former major-league catcher and Chicago White Sox manager Jeff Torborg died Sunday morning, according to a statement from Major League Baseball. He was 83 years old.A catcher, coach, manager and then national broadcaster, Torborg spent five decades in Major League Baseball.Before ...
NEW JERSEY – Got the sniffles and chills? Phlegm making you queasy?That's no surprise to the federal Centers of Disease Control (CDC), which says acute respiratory cases of influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are on the rise in the Garden State and at nationwide elevated ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside PTO invites students and their families to attend Family Bingo Night. The event will be held on January 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Deerfield School Cafeteria. Students from Pre-K to 5th Grade must be accompanied by an adult. 6th to 8th-grade students and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Birds and cows aren’t the only animals at risk from bird flu, according to Westfield Regional Health Department Director Megan Avallone.Last week several birds were found in New Jersey that tested positive for avian flu, a.k.a. bird flu — seven snow geese, two Canada geese and two ...