Mountainside News
By JOHN MOONEY
September 5, 2024
NEWARK – Two well-known philanthropists in Newark, and one key social services provider in the city, recently joined together for a TAPinto Roundtable focusing on the ways in which they are directly impacting the lives of those in need.The panel included Mary Ellen Harris, the president of the ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The popular Fanny Wood Day street fair in downtown Fanwood will take place this Sunday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. featuring over 120 vendors (including 20 food vendors), live bands throughout the day, the return of WrestlePro, a scavenger hunt, bubble gum blowing, water ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – As the Governor Livingston (GL) field hockey team embarks on the 2024 season, excitement is high following their historic success last year. Under the guidance of Head Coach Jackie Wells, now in her fourth year as the head coach, the Highlanders are ready to take on new ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – After four days of perfect late summer weather and record crowds, the 50th annual St. Bart's Italian Festival has been dubbed the most successful in the event's half-century of existence by many of the event's organizers. The highlight on Sunday was the announcement of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – As the Governor Livingston girls' volleyball team prepares for its milestone 10th season, excitement is building around a squad ready to make a significant impact in one of New Jersey's toughest divisions. Head Coach Steve Hess, now in his third year at the helm after five ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Despite its impressive size and multinational reach, Goya Foods is still a privately held family business; fiercely devoted to family, quality, and its Hispanic roots.“My first day with the company was in 1964,” recalls Robert (Bob) Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods. “Our ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Beautiful weather brought a big crowd to the first night of the annual St. Bart's Italian Festival in Scotch Plains. Co-sponsored by UNICO, the Italian-American service organization, and St. Bart's, the festival is a major fundraiser for the parish and St. Bart's Academy.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - As the Governor Livingston Highlanders gear up for the upcoming football season, third-year Head Coach Pete Ramiccio remains optimistic about the team's prospects. After a solid 6-4 record last season and making just their second state playoff appearance since 2009, the ...
CLARK, NJ — The county has revised its plans for a recreation area on the Clark Reservoir, a project that residents in the vicinity had asked officials to scale back. Features including an electric train for children, a carousel and an ice skating rink were removed from the revised plans based ...
BERKELEYHEIGHTS, NJ - At the August 15, 2024 Board of Education Meeting, the Berkeley Heights BOE approved the appointment of Dirk Phillips as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Achievement effective August 19, 2024 through November 19, 2024. Phillips joins ...
St. Bart’s Italian Festival Celebrates Half-Century This Year SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In the beginning (1974), it was a lot simpler. Preparations for the St. Bart’s Festival were a lot less sophisticated than they are now. Every aspect of the feast was volunteer-run, including the cooking, which ...
Port Authority Will Suspend Non-Emergency Repair Work at Nearly All Crossings Friday to Tuesday to Accommodate Higher Traffic Volume; PATH to Operate Modified Saturday Schedule on Monday, Sept. 2 NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced today that more than ...
PATERSON, NJ - The streets surrounding St. John the Baptist Cathedral were filled with mourners as thousands attended the funeral of Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. on Wednesday. The cathedral was packed with family, friends, and a range of local, state, and federal officials, including Governor Phil ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced in a news release that Route 22 will have overnight lane closures over the next couple of weeks, starting Wednesday night. NJDOT says the left lane and shoulder on Route 22 westbound just after the Arirang Hibachi ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J. — Union County Mosquito Control will conduct a mosquito spraying in Mountainside on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., weather permitting. Check below for a list of areas to be sprayed. Mountainside – Tracy Dr., Watchung Res. Loop Area, For more ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Board of Education convened on August 15, addressing a range of topics that sparked public debate. A key issue was the approval of the "establishment" and stipend of $1,815 for the Columbia Middle School PRISM Extracuricular Club, a matter highlighted by ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — This year’s highly anticipated Mountainside Cop Trot will take on special significance as the community gathers to honor the memory of Adrienne Matejek, a beloved member of the local Mountainside community. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, with activities ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Nestled in the heart of New Providence, just a short stroll from Coppola's, is a local gem: Jersey Joe's. While the shop is celebrated for its diverse selection of sandwiches and bagels, what truly sets it apart is the man behind the counter. Joe, the owner of Jersey ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — When the US Women’s Rugby Sevens team won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on July 30, members of the Union County Lady Mudturtles were celebrating in their group chat. “It just makes me very emotional because it’s something I feel like seemed really impossible for a US ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The student organization that arranged a four-day encampment at Rutgers’ Voorhees Mall and forced the postponement of final exams for about 1,000 students last spring when it threatened to escalate its protests has been suspended by the university. The Rutgers chapter of the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The student organization that arranged a four-day encampment at Rutgers’ Voorhees Mall and forced the postponement of final exams for about 1,000 students last spring when it threatened to escalate its protests has been suspended by the university. The Rutgers chapter of the ...
For so long, grief has been a taboo subject in our culture. But so many of us have experienced loss and we need safe spaces where our stories can be shared, and our experience can be named. The staff at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, are eager to work with community members to build ...
PATERSON, NJ – Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on January 25, 1937, in Paterson, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Echo Lake dog park in Mountainside is closed to the public through January 2025 as the county works on a project there that includes a new pavilion, replacing the fences and gates and other improvements. An announcement on the county website states the closure is “to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - At last week's Board of Education meeting, the much-anticipated proposal for an open campus for the rising seniors at Governor Livingston High School was formally approved during the Superintendent's Report, following a compelling presentation by Lauren Ryan, a representative ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Acting Superintendent Robert Nixon presented the results of the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJ GPA) for the Class of 2025 during the August 15th Board of Education meeting. The assessment, taken by 11th graders in the spring of 2024, is designed to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Berkeley Heights is about to embark on an unforgettable culinary journey with the First Annual Taste of Berkeley Heights, presented by the Berkeley Heights Business and Civic. On October 14, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Embassy Suites at 250 Connell Dr. will transform into a food ...
CLARK, NJ - The Union County Summer Music Festival turned into a day of vibrant energy and family-friendly fun as Taylor Nation headlined a spectacular event that drew Swifties and festival-goers of all ages on Saturday. Presented by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and held at ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - After the Governor Livingston baseball team completed what may be the best season in the school's history, the excitement has only continued to build. The Highlanders' championship run has been followed by a wave of thrilling post-season news, including rising junior ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston graduatre, Sam Bass (2020), signed a professional contract with the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, a team in the United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL). The USPBL, based in Michigan, provides a platform for players to showcase their talents ...