Mountainside News
By BOBBIE PEER
January 25, 2026
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Max Ryvicker scored a team-high 15 points, knocking down five 3-pointers, as Gov. Livingston held off Delaware Valley for a 60-56 boys basketball victory Saturday afternoon at home.Gov. Livingston (6-8) seized control with a strong third quarter, outscoring Delaware Valley ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Sunday's winter storm brought snowfall amounts New Jersey hasn't seen in quite a few years, along with wind and freezing temps that made being outside even more unbearable.Most New Jersey residents are heeding the calls to stay inside and hunker down, allowing road crews, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — School was canceled Monday for Mountainside students, due to the snow storm impacting the area. Mountainside Public Schools District offices are also closed.Berkeley Heights Public Schools also closed schools Monday, closing Governor Livingston High School.
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Snow is blanketing the state, giving TAPinto readers a good reason to stay inside, cuddle up under a blanket, and catch up on local news!With more than 90 news sites covering more than 145 municipalities in New Jersey, we want to see how our readers are handling the winter ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Senior Andrew Lisnock delivered a championship performance Friday night, scoring a hat trick to lead No. 8 Westfield to a 7–3 victory over Gov. Livingston–New Providence in the Union County Tournament final Friday at Warinanco Sports Center.With the win, Westfield (12-1) captured its ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Gov. Livingston girls basketball team continued its surge Thursday, building an early cushion and withstanding a late challenge to secure a 41-32 win over Elizabeth for its third straight victory.The Highlanders (6-6) took control early, leading 12-6 after the first ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The second-seeded Gov. Livingston–New Providence boys ice hockey team advanced to the Union County Tournament finals with a 4-1 victory over third-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood in the semifinal round Wednesday night at Warinanco Ice Skating Center.After a scoreless first period, Gov.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston’s basketball teams were in action Tuesday, Jan. 20, with the girls delivering a hard-earned victory while the boys battled but came up short against strong conference competition.Boys Basketball (5-7) - Third-Quarter Surge Lifts Cranford Past Gov.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Governor Livingston girls swimming team delivered a dominant performance Tuesday, Jan. 20, defeating Oak Knoll 93–41 to improve to 3–5 on the season.Gov. Livingston showcased its depth early, sweeping the top two spots in the 200-yard medley relay, led by Anna Strid, ...
TRENTON, NJ – In one of his last acts before leaving office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law S4834/A6235, Senate President Nick Scutari’s legislation to regulate electric bicycles in New Jersey following several crashes, including a fatality in Scotch Plains last September. The bill updates the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Adults looking to kick off the new year with a healthy and empowering activity are invited to take part in an Adult Introductory Martial Arts Class hosted by the Mountainside Public Library. The class will be held on Saturday, January 24, at 2:30 p.m. and is open to adults of all ...
TRENTON, NJ — After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools. In his final hours in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a utility-costs state of emergency in an inauguration speech filled with New Jersey pride on Tuesday, as she moved to take on the affordability crisis in the Garden State and “shake up the status quo.”Standing before state lawmakers in the N.J. Performing ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Mountainside residents will have the opportunity to take part in a free health education program this winter as part of the Mayor's Wellness Campaign, in partnership with the Westfield Regional Health Department.The HealthEASE Health Education Curriculum will be offered through a ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Fire Department swore in several new firefighters during the Borough’s annual Reorganization Meeting, held on January 6. Officers sworn in include: Chief: Edward KweselaitAssistant Chief: Matthew WatsonDeputy Chief 3: Matthew PristaschDeputy Chief 4: Pete ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS / MARTINSVILLE, N.J. — Community members are being called upon to help Megan in her fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) by participating in upcoming DKMS stem cell donor drives. Megan, a spunky and fearless 7-year-old second-grader from Berkeley Heights, is currently ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - When veterans transition from homelessness or temporary housing into a permanent home, they often arrive with little more than a few personal belongings. Members of the New Jersey East Central District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks are working to change that—one ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Scoring goals in the McInnis Conference is never easy, and that reality makes Alec Novotny’s impact this season even more impressive.The senior captain representing Governor Livingston on the Governor Livingston–New Providence ice hockey team has been named Valairco Heating ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library welcomes the new year with opportunities for learning, growth, and personal enrichment. The adult program series New Year, New You and the Adult Program Challenge are year-long endeavors to support and inspire community members to set goals, try ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has put out its 2026 meeting schedule and fewer regular public meetings are scheduled this year than last year. Twelve regular Union County Board of Commissioners meetings are scheduled this year (not including the reorganization meeting held ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
The Commerce and Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ) has launched a new initiative that includes offering New Jersey colleges and universities the opportunity to send students to CIANJ events for free. CIANJ, an advocate for business in NJ, introduced the new initiative at the beginning of 2026 to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — In front of a packed Blue Gym buzzing with energy, the Gov. Livingston wrestling team earned its first victory of the season Friday night, defeating Westfield 42-36 on the program’s signature “Fantastic Friday.”The annual event, known for drawing large crowds and creating a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Kaylee Thayer sparked Gov. Livingston with a fast start and a team-high 15 points as the Highlanders defeated Millburn 48-33 on Super Saturday, feeding off the energy of the home crowd.Gov. Livingston (3-5) set the tone early, jumping out to a 12-2 lead after one quarter ...
UNION, N.J. — Gov. Livingston - New Providence Hockey made Fantastic Friday one to remember, rolling to an 8-0 victory over Cranford on Friday night while honoring its seniors in front of a lively home crowd at Union Sports Arena.The Highlanders (5-7) controlled the game from the opening puck drop, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Junior Owen Keough scored a game-high 19 points and ignited Gov. Livingston’s defense as the Highlanders earned a convincing 68-48 victory over South Amboy on Saturday afternoon.Gov. Livingston (3-5) set the tone early, jumping out to a 21-14 lead after one quarter and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Seven Democrats seeking to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-7) addressed immigration enforcement, congressional war powers, climate change, health care, energy costs, and affordability Friday night during a candidates forum hosted by the Democratic Clubs of Berkeley Heights and ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - As the new year begins, Mountainside residents are invited to take part in an informative educational program focused on maximizing retirement benefits. The Mountainside Public Library will host a free seminar titled “New Year, New You: Unlocking Social Security & Medicare — ...