Mountainside News
By LISA ALLEN
March 19, 2026
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — For the past 12 years, Kim Moriak, Senior Citizen Coordinator for Mountainside, NJ, has been helping hundreds of local seniors stay connected and independent through wellness programs, social activities, and community support services.“I get to work closely with the seniors ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School’s newest musical “Urinetown” is set to hit the stage for opening night on March 19. The funny yet thought provoking musical uses bathroom humor, slapstick comedy and exaggerated situations to navigate a dystopian society where private bathrooms ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On March 11, the world-famous Harlem Wizards came to Governor Livingston High School for a fundraiser for the Berkley Heights Education Foundation. The fundraiser was a great way for the community of Berkley Heights to come together and raise money for a good cause.Before the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — If you have ever wanted to build something with your hands, try out new technology, or simply explore your creative side, the Mountainside Public Library has the perfect opportunity.The library will host its first New Jersey Makers Day on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — If laughter really is the best medicine, the Rotary Club of Mountainside may have just prescribed the perfect cure for our cabin fever this long winter.On Saturday, March 28, the club is turning the Mountainside Elks Lodge #1585 into a comedy club for one night only with its ...
UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Mountainside is making plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The Borough has a number of special events and programs in the works this year, which are being coordinated by a number of local groups, including the Mountainside ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights voters gave the green light Tuesday to the district's most ambitious school facilities plan in two decades, approving both questions of a $50.4 million referendum that will fund wide-ranging infrastructure upgrades and learning space improvements across all ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Zoned Sports Academy, in Bridgewater, held its annual signing day Feb. 26, celebrating students from around the area who had committed to college, including six from Gov. Livingston High School.From GL, Jaiden Fernandez committed to FDU - Florham, Michael Basile committed to ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has reached a half-million-dollar settlement with an employee who said she was demoted and transferred to less desirable departments after working on a wiretap operation with the office’s Major Crimes Division.The Union County Board of ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Mountainside’s Echo Lake Park was one of the backdrops for a local photographer’s new book about wildlife.“I thought (Echo Lake Park) could make a nice feature showing how a well-loved Mountainside park is represented through wildlife photography,” photographer Christine Dyer ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Making lemonade from lemons, the Westfield Regional Health Department is vying for a federal grant to help replace some of the same federal funds lost during the steep budget cuts of 2025.Health Department Director Megan Avallone said at Monday's Westfield Board of Health Meeting ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Governor Livingston High School celebrated the next chapter for six of its standout baseball players on Monday afternoon, as seniors officially signed to continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level.The ceremony honored Zach Geertsma, Michael Novotny, Michael ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners on Monday announced the appointment of Cpt. John da Silva as the 12th Chief of the Union County Police Department, effective immediately.The announcement marks the permanent filling of the role following the retirement of former ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Public Library will be closed on Wednesday.According to a post on social media, there will be a staff development day, causing the library to close.The library is scheduled to reopen Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
CLARK, NJ - The Gov. Livingston Girls Basketball season came to an end on Saturday afternoon with a 41-31 loss on the road to No. 3 seeded Johnson in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Central Group 2 Tournament.Gov. Livingston (11-15) seeded No. 11, kept the game tight early, trailing just 14-11 ...
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Gov. Livingston’s boys basketball team saw its season come to a close Thursday, falling 67-53 to No. 3-seeded Ocean Township in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 Tournament. The Highlanders entered the postseason as the No. 14 seed with a 10-16 overall ...
TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Toms River East needed overtime to finally pull ahead, as John Schmitt scored 12:43 into the extra period to lift the Raiders to a 3-2 win over Gov. Livingston-New Providence in the NJSIAA Sectional Tournament Quarterfinal Round (South, Public Co-Op) on Friday night.The game was ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. —Gov. Livingston, the No. 11 seed, opened the postseason in emphatic fashion Thursday afternoon, overwhelming No. 6 seed Piscataway Magnet, 64-17, in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 State Tournament.The victory snapped expectations on paper, as Governor ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - BHEA’s Got Talent returns to the stage in the Kenneth Steifel Theater at Governor Livingston High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 7pm. All performers are current and former Berkeley Heights Education Association members and students. Each performance will receive ...
Trenton, NJ — The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired has opened applications for its 2026–2027 college scholarship program, offering financial assistance to blind, deaf-blind and visually impaired students pursuing higher education.Human Services Commissioner Stephen Cha ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ – The Mountainside Public Library is helping residents start the new year organized with a hands-on workshop designed to turn treasured memories into digital files.“From Box to Byte: Convert Your Keepsakes to Digital (How-To)” will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. at the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Gov. Livingston High School Assistant Principal Jacqueline Bartlett will be leaving the district, according to an announcement made by Dr. Kate Diskin during the February 9 meeting of the Millburn Board of Education as reported by TAPinto Millburn/Short Hills.In her remarks, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Gov. Livingston High School cafeteria got a glamorous makeover on Wednesday, as students, faculty, and community supporters came together for the Gov. Livingston Prom Fashion Show, a stylish fundraiser supporting both Project Graduation and the prom itself.From sparkling ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Governor Livingston High School’s Highlander Robotics, FTC 10785, earned 5th place at the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Northeast Conference Edge League Tournament at Bayonne High School on February 15, securing a spot at the New Jersey State Championship on March 15, 2026.The season ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Gov. Livingston–New Providence ice hockey team delivered a dominant postseason performance Friday night, blanking Freehold Township, 8–0, in the NJSIAA Sectional Tournament First Round.After a tight opening period, Gov. Livingston seized control of the game with a five-goal second ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School proudly announces that its yearbook has been selected for inclusion in Varsity Yearbook’s distinguished Portfolio, a national showcase recognizing the most outstanding yearbooks produced by Varsity Yearbook. This achievement places Governor ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills girls' basketball team secured a thrilling 69-68 victory on Thursday over Gov. Livingston High School in a game that showcased grit, resilience, and extraordinary performances from both sides. The match, which extended into two overtime periods, drew fans from both ...