Mountainside News
By BOBBIE PEER
November 10, 2024
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The top-seeded Gov. Livingston Highlanders secured their spot in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 finals with a commanding 2-0 victory over the No. 4 seeded Holmdel Hornets on Saturday morning. The Highlanders won in straight sets, 25-21 and 25-11, to advance to the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Mountainside Fire Department’s annual Santa Express is returning for its 12th year. Registration will take place in person on Sunday, December 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday, December 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Mountainside Fire House. The Mountainside Fire ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The top-seeded Gov. Livingston High School volleyball team breezed past No. 8 seed Rumson-Fair Haven, winning 2-0 (25-18, 25-17) in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 Tournament on Thursday afternoon. With the victory, the defending champion Highlanders ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With political tensions felt nationwide over the presidential election and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Union County Interfaith Coordinating Council once again is hosting its annual Day of Prayer, an event dedicated to building bonds within the interfaith community ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - For her outstanding performance and strong leadership, senior field hockey captain Reilly House has been honored as the Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week. Reilly has demonstrated her skills and poise in the Union County Tournament (UCT), scoring ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Incumbent Democrats retained their decades-long hold over the Union County Commissioner Board on Tuesday.Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, Alexander Mirabella and James Baker were re-elected to serve three-year terms, beating out Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Students involved in the journalism programs “The Claymore” yearbook and “The Highlander” newspaper at Governor Livingston High School attended the Garden State Scholastic Press Association’s annual Fall Press Day at Rutgers University on October 28.Journalism students from ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Students got together for a night filled with dancing and fun when Governor Livingston High School Student Council Executive Board hosted its second annual Homecoming Dance on October 18. Student Council sold nearly 200 tickets to raise funds to provide a DJ, decorations and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School celebrated its six National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) Commended Students on October 15. Seniors Gianna DeAngelo, Nina Frolov, Aiden Jiang, Jessica Sun, Caden Wong and Yunyi Zhang were all recognized for their outstanding ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The GL Hilltop Players will bring Ken Ludwig’s classic comedy Lend Me a Tenor to the Kenneth Stiefel Theatre this month, delivering four performances filled with laughs, misunderstandings, and surprise twists.Performance dates are as follows:Thursday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.Friday, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Recreation Department invites residents to make their own body scrubs and bath salts to take home. There will be classes held on December 18 for a $20 fee. A class for children ages 9 and under will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A class for 10-year-olds and up ...
ELIZABETH, NJ – Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded announced that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority is holding Union County fully responsible for the entire Clark portion of a Parkway bridge, both above and below, during and after renovations to the Clark Reservoir, at Oct. 23 Union County Board ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Before the Governor Livingston High School Marching Band ever hits the field at football games for the halftime show or heads on the road to competitions around the state, the musicians, directed by Nicholas O’Sullivan and Josef Ellis, and color guard begin developing their ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - As the season comes to a close for the GL soccer team, senior captains Harrison Woodard and Damien Scis have emerged as essential leaders. Their guidance has been especially crucial this year as the team adjusts to a younger roster following the graduation of several key ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On Monday evening, Gov. Livingston (GL) High School Volleyball team returned to their home gym to honor their seniors: Eva Sottosanti, Anna Kramarchuk, Julie Rinaldi, Gia Naik, and Nia Joseph. Coming off a dramatic and close loss to Union Catholic in the Union County Final ...
UNION, NJ - In a thrilling matchup on Sunday afternoon at the Union County Tournament final held at Kean University, Union Catholic triumphed over Gov. Livingston with a commanding 2-0 victory, clinching the championship with set scores of 25-17 and 25-23. The match showcased the talent and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gov. Livingston Boys Soccer’s “Kick it to Cancer” game against neighborhood rival New Providence was a high-energy showdown where records didn’t matter, and both teams left it all on the field. The fierce rivalry made for an exciting match, with New Providence ultimately ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Gov. Livingston Boys Soccer team gathered Thursday evening at Snyder Field under the lights, not only to face Dickinson High School but to celebrate an important milestone: Senior Night. The atmosphere was festive as players, families, and fans came together to honor the ...
As schools see faculty members leave for other opportunities or retirement at the end of one year, they welcome new staff members at the beginning of the next. For the 2024-2025 school year, Governor Livingston High School welcomed new teachers Noah Torino, Natalie Palmiere, and Alexandra Laird to ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library is looking for candidates to fill two open positions. The Library is looking for a Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant, available to work 20-25 hours a week, and a Library Assistant to work 8 hours a week. Both are part-time opportunities. For more ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - At the October 17 Board of Education meeting, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary Anthony Juskiewicz addressed several key issues facing the district. A key topic of discussion is the need to upgrade the athletic field's lighting. If the project proceeds, it will ...
CLARK, NJ - In a thrilling Union County Tournament semifinal match on Tuesday night, Governor Livingston High School’s volleyball team secured a hard-fought victory over Westfield at Arthur L. Johnson High School, advancing to the finals for the first time in program history. The 26-24, 25-20 win ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Gov. Livingston field hockey team (8-6) claimed a redemption win against Scotch Plains-Fanwood (5-8-1) with a 3-1 victory on Monday, October 21, in the Quarterfinal round of the Union County Tournament (UCT) at home. Earlier in the season, Gov. Livingston fell to the ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Education Committee passed a bill on Monday to require most public schools to provide sunscreen or sun-protective clothing for students at school events.“One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence can more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Join the community this Saturday at 2 p.m. for the final home game of the Gov. Livingston (GL) boys soccer season against New Providence. This neighborhood rivalry promises to be an exciting match, and it will also raise awareness and funds for an important cause.In ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On a beautiful fall Saturday afternoon at Frey Field, the Gov. Livingston Highlanders took a moment to honor their senior athletes before their game against the undefeated Bernards High School football team. Senior Day celebrations saw the Highlander Marching Band, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - In an exhilarating week for Gov. Livingston athletics, both the Volleyball and Field Hockey teams made impressive strides in the Union County Tournament (UCT). The Volleyball team advanced to the semifinal round after defeating Dayton and Oak Knoll in convincing 2-0 matches, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the Nov. 5 general election approaches, county residents have a variety of ways to vote and a race for Union County Commissioners to consider. Follow the guide below to learn about the commissioner candidates and their perspectives on county-related issues, and where and when ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Incumbent Democrats James Baker, Alexander Mirabella and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded are vying against Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and Michael Petrucci in the Nov. 5 general election for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners.Get to ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Republican challengers Jeanne Kingsley, Mary O’Connor and Michael Petrucci are running in the Nov. 5 general election against incumbent Democrats James Baker, Alexander Mirabella and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners.Get to ...