Mountainside News
By BOBBIE PEER
April 6, 2026
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Michael Basile drove in five runs, capped by a grand slam in a 12-run fourth inning, as the Governor Livingston Highlanders cruised past Lyndhurst 16-1 Saturday to improve to 4-0 on the season.Basile went 2-for-3 with a walk, doing most of his damage in the decisive fourth ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Livingston softball powered through a busy week with three wins in four games, defeating Westfield, Cranford and Roselle Park to move to 4-2 in the early season.The Highlanders closed the week with back-to-back shutouts, including a 14-0 mercy-rule victory over Roselle ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On Saturday, April 11, the Mountainside Softball and Baseball League will launch its 2026 season with a full day of events that celebrate not only the start of a new season, but the strength of the community behind it.The day will begin with the league’s annual Opening Day ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ— Under bright blue skies, warm sunshine, and a slight morning chill, police officers, firefighters, and rescue squad personnel gathered alongside eager players waiting by their team signs, ready for the parade to begin.The first sign it was underway came as bagpipes filled the air ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Sourdough bread may be trending in kitchens and bakeries, but its growing popularity is rooted in more than just taste. Health experts say the traditional fermentation process used to make sourdough can offer real nutritional advantages over many commercially produced breads.Now, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside PTO will host its annual Spring Soirée on Thursday, April 23 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mountainside Elks Lodge, bringing together parents and community members for an evening that supports local schools.The event, held at the Elks Lodge on Route 22, will ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Before celebrating his graduation this spring, Nico Cosereanu has one other life-changing experience he will check off his bucket list.On April 15, the School of Engineering student will appear in season 16 of “MasterChef,” Gordon Ramsay’s competition show featuring amateur cooks, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Near perfection is the only way to describe the opening week of the season for Michael Basile, the senior catcher at Gov. Livingston High School, who has been named the Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week after powering the Highlanders’ 5-0 start ...
SUMMIT, NJ — As alcohol use trends continue to raise concern nationwide and across New Jersey, Union County officials are launching a free public webinar aimed at prevention and education for both adults and teens.April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month, and county leaders, in partnership with ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Less than 24 hours after a 19-5 drubbing at the hands of neighboring rival New Providence, first-year head coach Anthony Porter had a simple message for his Governor Livingston lacrosse team: show up and compete.No extra film sessions. No marathon practice. Just desire.It ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Each April, communities across the country observe Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).In Mountainside, educators and specialists who work closely with neurodiverse ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Livingston used timely hitting and strong pitching to defeat Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 5-2, on Wednesday to open its home schedule at 1-0.Governor Livingston broke through in the third inning with two runs, then added two more in the fifth and another in the sixth to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — AJ Whitehead had a game to remember.The New Providence boys lacrosse standout scored six goals and added three assists Tuesday afternoon, reaching the 100 career goal milestone in the process as the Pioneers routed Governor Livingston, 19-5, at home to improve to 3-0 on the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — On an early and frigid opening day to the high school baseball season, Gov. Livingston was putting its 34-game winning streak on the line, and New Providence was looking to establish a strong foundation after going 7-16 last year.To that extent, both teams achieved their ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Anthony Porter does not spend much time talking about wins and losses. For the first-year head coach of the Governor Livingston boys lacrosse program, the work done long before the opening faceoff matters far more than what the standings say at season’s end. Porter has ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — On an early and frigid opening day to the high school baseball season, Gov. Livingston was putting its 34-game winning streak on the line, and New Providence was looking to establish a strong foundation after going 7-16 last year.To that extent, both teams achieved their ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Governor Livingston Highlanders golf team is hitting the course this spring with renewed optimism, and head coach Sharon Leahy has good reason to feel confident heading into the 2026 season.Despite opening the year 0-2, the numbers are already trending in the right ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Coach Erin Lanigan does not have to do much explaining this spring. After ten years building the Governor Livingston softball program into one of the most consistent in the region, her 2026 roster may be the most complete she has put on the field.The Highlanders return 10 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston Band Parent Organization will host its 2026 Highlander Band Basket Raffle on Friday, April 10, at Governor Livingston High School, 175 Watchung Ave., Berkeley Heights.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the drawing set for 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Livingston's spring track and field program opens its season with a mix of experienced returners and promising newcomers as the Highlanders look to build on a successful 2025 campaign that saw the boys' team claim the Valley Division title at the Union County ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
On March 11, 2026, the Union County School Boards Association celebrated Michael Healy of Mountainside, and Eduardo Nascimento of Berkeley Heights, as the Governor Livingston High School “Unsung Heroes” during the County Association awards celebration event at Rahway High School.The Unsung Hero ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Governor Livingston High School’s Highlander Robotics Team, FTC 10785, delivered a historic and high-energy performance at the New Jersey FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) State Championship on March 15, 2026. After a full day of intense matches, the team finished third in the division ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — It is not every high school that can pull off a musical about a dystopian society where citizens must pay to use the bathroom — and make it one of the most memorable productions of the season. But that is exactly what Governor Livingston High School's Hilltop Players ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Rotary Club of Mountainside recently joined fellow Rotarians from across the region for an evening dedicated to mental health awareness, partnership, and community conversation.The event, organized in collaboration with the Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ), ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Women’s History Month, observed each March, celebrates the contributions, achievements, and lasting impact of women throughout history. While significant progress has been made, many believe there is still work to be done to ensure women feel fully supported in all aspects of ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Every January, millions of people begin the new year with the same resolution: eat healthier and take better care of their bodies. Gym memberships increase, grocery carts fill with healthier foods, and people commit to making better choices.But for many, those resolutions don’t ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...