By LINDA SADLOUSKOS AND RICH REITMAN
January 16, 2019BERNARDS TWP., NJ -- Conceptual details on an $8.5 million replacement bridge for a crumbling 1931 structure on Valley Road that crosses over the Passaic River and links Bernards and Long Hill townships were presented at Tuesday night's Township Committee meeting, with a key part of the proposal being a promise to keep two lanes open throughout the ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The next meeting of the North Plainfield Citizens for Community Rights (NPCCR) will be Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at the the North Plainfield Community Center 614 Greenbrook Rd.
Robert Graham will present his "Tax Assessment Seminar" A number of those attending this seminar have had their tax assessments ...
BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ The Bernards Township Health Department has scheduled another free rabies shot clinic for all dogs and cats from 10 a.m. to noon on this Saturday, Jan. 12.
No appointment is necessary for the rabies vaccinations, which will be provided at the Bernards Township Public Works Garage, 277 South Maple Ave., in Basking Ridge.
[Updated] On Wednesday, ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
January 17, 2019BEDMINSTER, NJ _ A traditional event for students in the Somerset Hills area, the 16th annual GFWC Junior Woman's Club of the Somerset Hills Spelling Bee is signing up participants for this year's event, scheduled for Jan. 23 (Jan. 30 snow date).
The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)'s local Junior Women's Club is again inviting all Bernardsville, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Historical Society of Plainfield announced that a major restoration of the interior masonry walls of the Drake House Museum has been completed. There are two interior basement areas that date to 1746, and one basement area that dates to the 1880’s.
The project included local craftsmen working on the re-pointing of mortar throughout those areas, and ...
Watchung / North Plainfield / Green Brook, NJ Local News
By TAP INTO SOMERVILLE STAFF
January 9, 2019SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Tour of Somerville, which draws over 1,000 cyclists and thousands of spectators from the region and around the world to the downtown district Memorial Day weekend is the winner of the “Tourism Champion” category in the Salute to Tourism Awards which will be presented Jan. 18th at the Bridgewater Marriott.
Sponsored by the Somerset County Business ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
January 17, 2019BEDMINSTER, NJ _ A traditional event for students in the Somerset Hills area, the 16th annual GFWC Junior Woman's Club of the Somerset Hills Spelling Bee is signing up participants for this year's event, scheduled for Jan. 23 (Jan. 30 snow date).
The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)'s local Junior Women's Club is again inviting all Bernardsville, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Plainfield Board of Education met on Tuesday for its first Work & Study session of the new year after its reorganization. But it wasn’t a typical meeting as board members dealt with RICE charges served on Plainfield Education Association President Eric Jones.
Prior to the meeting, Jones received letters of support from education associations across the ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
January 16, 2019TRENTON, NJ—SNAP recipients in New Jersey will be receiving their February benefits early because of the continued federal government shutdown.
The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced today that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who received a SNAP benefit in January and were scheduled to receive the benefit again in February will receive them on ...
Falafel, that tasty vegetarian Mediterranean street food made from chickpeas, isn’t just for pitas anymore. It’s showing up in sub sandwiches, salads, chips, pizzas – even soup.
Why is it so popular?
“It’s vegetarian and a hearty add on,” said David Delinko, owner of The Salad House of Somerville, where customers can get warm pieces of ...
By LINDA SADLOUSKOS AND RICH REITMAN
January 13, 2019BERNARDS TWP., NJ - The 27th annual Nature Through a Child's Eye exhibit of Somerset County elementary students' art with an environmental theme, will be on display through Feb. 3 at the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (EEC) in Basking Ridge, with receptions this weekend for the student artists from 13 schools.
The theme this year is ...
By JUNE O’NEILL/ ZACH NEMCEK
January 10, 2019
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Very rarely do we get the opportunity to witness a charitable success story right in our own back yard. Recently the North Plainfield community worked together to turn a negative situation into a positive and help people along the way with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, the North Plainfield Fire Department, North Plainfield Forum, ...
WARREN, NJ - Warren Girl Scout Troop 65025 is on a mission to help people in need get access to much-needed eyeglasses and to raise awareness about the importance of children’s eye health.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 25% of kids with a correctable vision problem do not have access ...
By JAKE NEMCEK
January 7, 2019WATCHUNG, NJ - The Borough of Watchung has a new Mayor and two new council members for 2019, and for the first time in a very long time, three Democrats will be sitting on the dais.
Newly elected mayor Keith Balla, and council members Lindsay Goodloe and Daryl Eisenberg- Knegten, were sworn in to the Borough Council and the Reverend Barbara Peters delivered the invocation and ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
January 17, 2019SOMERVILLE, NJ – Parents and their teenage sons and daughters are invited to a frank and open discussion on the ramifications of drug abuse and ways to prevent it at the Somerville YMCA from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
The event is free and open to the community; the Y is located at 2 Green Street on the corner of North Bridge Street.
Parents and teens will discuss the ...
By BRENDA NEMCEK
January 17, 2019
WARREN, NJ - Delayed Opening? Parents and students are speculating today after the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for our area through the Friday morning commute.
The advisory includes areas generally along and north of Interstate 78 Thursday night into early Friday morning. A wintry mix is expected to develop late Thursday evening and ...
Brighten your indoor décor with plants that bloom. Whether growing traditional favorites, flowering tropical plants, or annuals moved inside for winter; their colorful flowers are sure to elicit smiles and months of enjoyment. Just provide the right growing conditions and sufficient light and you will be enjoying months of indoor color.
You may have enjoyed an initial burst of color ...
By BRENDA NEMCEK
January 17, 2019WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills Boys Basketball team shocked Gill St. Bernard’s on Thursday, 64-60.
The Warriors never trailed.
“Words cannot express how proud I am of our family,” said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “The boys executed the game plan and earned the biggest win in school history by beating the #4 team in the state. These special moments ...
GREEN BROOK, NJ - The Green Brook Township Public Schools Integrated Preschool Program will be holding an Information Night for parents of preschool-aged children who would like to know more about this program. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 6- 7 P.M. in the I.E.F. Elementary School Media Center. Attendees will be able to register and submit their deposit for the ...
WARREN, NJ - More than 200 choral music students at Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) demonstrated their skill, knowledge base and showmanship in exploring a broad array of musical genres and styles, from tender remembrances to rock-and-roll anthems and empowerment statements, at the annual Winter Choral Concert, Thursday, Dec. 20, in ...
By TAPINTO WATCHUNG STAFF
January 17, 2019
WATCHUNG, NJ - Due to utility work, Hillcrest Road will be alternating traffic near Spencer Lane, Watchung police advised on Thursday morning. Expect delays in the area.
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Police Chief William G. Parenti announced on Monday that a team of assessors from the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission “NJLEAC” will arrive in the Borough of North Plainfield on Sunday, Jan. 20.
The assessors will re-examine all components of the Police Department’s policies, procedures, management, operations, and support ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
January 8, 2019BERNARDS, NJ – In an effort to halt the impact of massive overdevelopment occurring across the Garden State to satisfy affordable housing needs, Bernards Insight has launched a petition that demands representatives in Trenton collaborate on a legislative fix to NJ’s unsustainable affordable housing process.
Last year, the New Jersey Supreme Court sided with the non-profit Fair ...
By BRENDA NEMCEK
January 17, 2019WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills Boys Basketball team shocked Gill St. Bernard’s on Thursday, 64-60.
The Warriors never trailed.
“Words cannot express how proud I am of our family,” said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “The boys executed the game plan and earned the biggest win in school history by beating the #4 team in the state. These special moments ...
WARREN, NJ - In a battle of unbeaten Skyland Conference teams, Watchung Hills fell to Hunterdon Central on Wednesday, 37-21.
“Tough loss against a top 5 team,” said WHRHS head coach James Huff. “I am proud of the effort from the kids. Back to work tomorrow for our home tri match this Saturday.”
The Red Devils remain unbeaten on top of ...
By JAKE NEMCEK
January 16, 2019
WARREN, NJ - In a battle of unbeaten Skyland Conference teams, Watchung Hills fell to Hunterdon Central on Wednesday, 37-21.
“Tough loss against a top 5 team,” said WHRHS head coach James Huff. “I am proud of the effort from the kids. Back to work tomorrow for our home tri match this Saturday.”
The Red Devils remain unbeaten on top of ...
