Mountainside News
By TAPINTO WESTFIELD STAFF
December 12, 2024
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Crews from New Jersey American water are making emergency repairs in Mountainside, the utility announced Thursday afternoon.Customers in the affected area may experience discolored or cloudy water, low water pressure or no water, it said.“Repairs are expected to take ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Gov. Livingston-New Providence Hockey had a tough start to their ice hockey season, dropping their first two games. On Friday, they opened the campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Livingston. The Highlanders’ only goal came in the second period, when Teddy Baum scored, assisted by Owen Cook, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library invites residents of all ages to join them in celebrating the holidays. Holiday Fest will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Mountainside Public Library is located at 1 Constitution Plaza. Card-making for young residents will be ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Elks invites young residents ages 8 to 13 to participate in its annual free throw contest. The contest will be held at Deerfield School on December 14 at 10 a.m. The Elks Hoop Shoot is a national tournament in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — County and local law enforcement agencies are aware of recurring reports of drone activity in and around Union County and want you to report any you see to the FBI.Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Union County Chief of Detectives Dr. Harvey Barnwell, Union County ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - After coming up short in the state finals, the 2023-2024 state sectional champion Highlanders hockey team is returning to the ice for another season.Governor Livingston-New Providence will once again compete in the NJIIHL McInnis Division where they will face off against ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston High School volleyball team battled through another impressive season, earning a spot in the state sectional tournament for the third consecutive year. Along the way, the Highlanders shattered school records, claimed victory at the Millburn Tournament, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Ryan Zadrozny, a 23-year-old 2020 Westfield Senior High School graduate, was killed Dec. 1 in North Carolina when he was struck by a car being driven by a man who was impaired and left the scene, according to police.Zadrozny was struck and killed while he and two friends were in a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston High School Society of Historians, a GLHS student club, will present a Holocaust Commemoration on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7pm in the Kenneth Stiefel Theater at Governor Livingston High School. This special program was made possible through a grant ...
Staci Toporek, a descendant of Holocaust victims and survivors, will share her powerful story and insights into the lasting impact of the Holocaust on generations. This event is presented by Gov. Livingston's Society of Historians and is made possible through funding from the Union County ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Borough of Mountainside says they are collecting new hats, scarves, and mittens.Donations will be accepted through December 20 and be collected at Borough Hall. All proceeds will go toward local charities to assist residents in need. For more information, you may contact the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -The Gov. Livingston Highlanders football team celebrated a strong season with six senior players earning spots on the Big Central Conference (BCC) United Silver Division First Team.The honorees include:Jack Dally: Running Back/Outside Linebacker (RB/OLB)Dylan Randis: Offensive ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Food insecurity is affecting nearly a million people in the state, as widespread factors including rising grocery prices continue to impact Union County individuals and families, according to a New Jersey Community FoodBank official.Feeding America’s latest “Map The Meal Gap” ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Rescue Squad was named the National Conference on EMS’s 2024 Prehospital Program of the Year. The award honors currently licensed mobile intensive care, mobile specialty care, or aeromedical registered nurses who have provided exceptional leadership. “This award ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Abby Kim, a junior outside hitter for the No. 10 state-ranked Gov. Livingston volleyball team, has been named the Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week. Following an extraordinary season, Abby led the Highlanders to their third consecutive sectional ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library invites residents to learn about estate planning tools and resources. An introductory seminar will be held at the Mountainside Public Library on Thursday, December 5 at 6 p.m. Lisa Bayer, a volunteer with the AARP Speakers’ Bureau, will be speaking ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Governor Livingston High School was briefly evacuated Thursday morning after the Berkeley Heights Police Department (BHPD) received information about a potential threat stemming from a social media post in Northern New Jersey.According to Acting Superintendent Robert Nixon, ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Ryan Faella Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Mountainside, is collecting toys to distribute to children in need across New Jersey. Toys can be dropped off at Mountainside Borough Hall, located at 1385 Route 22. Donations will be accepted through December 20. The ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Public School District is pleased to welcome Carlos (CJ) Hendricks Jr. as the new Director of Athletics/Supervisor 6-12 Health and Physical Education. Hendricks' appointment was approved at the September 12, 2024 Board of Education meeting, and he assumed ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The November 14 Board of Education meeting featured a comprehensive presentation on school counseling, recognition of Merit Scholars by the Acting Superintendent Robert Nixon, policy reviews, and a discussion on podcasting initiatives.Recognition of Governor Livingston High ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston High School Hilltop Players will take the stage in the Kenneth Stiefel Theater for the fall play “Lend Me a Tenor”. The opening night performance is Thursday, November 21 and the show will continue its run with an evening performance on Friday, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Gov. Livingston girls volleyball team’s dream of capturing its first-ever state championship came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday, November 17, at Franklin High School. For the third consecutive year, the Highlanders found themselves in the championship match, but this time, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Gov. Livingston girls volleyball team has earned its spot in the Group 2 final for the third year in a row, following a decisive 2-0 victory over Pinelands in the semifinals on Thursday. The Highlanders, currently ranked No. 9 in the NJ.com Top 20, secured their place in ...
CAMDEN, NJ - New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory conservation notice for customers across the state. The notice follows a drought warning issued on Wednesday by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which asked New Jersey residents to limit use.“We are dedicated to ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Gov. Livingston Highlanders continued their reign as sectional champions, securing their third consecutive Central Group 2 Volleyball Sectional Championship with a decisive 2-0 victory over Wall Township on Tuesday, November 12. The Highlanders, now holding a 23-5 ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department invites residents to join them in making their holiday wreaths. The event will be held on November 25 at 4 p.m. in the Borough Hall Community Room. The event is open to residents of all ages. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an ...
NEWTON, NJ – Firefighters from Newton and other Sussex County departments are assisting local fire departments with the Jennings Creek fire in which a young firefighter lost his life in the line of duty. Some reports say a tree fell on him as he was battling the blaze in Sterling Forest, though ...