WATCHUNG, NJ - Watchung Borough Schools celebrated the anniversary of the completed playground at Bayberry School. 
 

A small group of school and borough officials and community leaders gathered informally on June 10,  to mark the two-year anniversary of the Bayberry playground opening. Among the various donations that made the commemorative space possible were a plaque ...

WARREN, NJ - What a year for the Watchung Hills Regional High School Class of 2021. The traditional scholarship ceremony was originally supposed to take place in the new outdoor theater but was moved into the Performing Arts Center due to rain and excessive heat.

Both the Community/Memorial Awards Ceremony and the Senior Awards Ceremony were live-steamed and recorded for ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Calling all firefighters to participate in the "Battle of the Bravest", a firefighter muster and skill competition.

The Battle will be interactive for the public, in addition for the firefighters to enjoy. Hosted by NJ First Responders, FirstNet, and the Firefighters Wear Pink Campaign, the event will occur at Soverel Park in East Orange on Saturday, August ...

GREEN BROOK, NJ - The Township of Green Brook will open a new Spray Park at Arthur Lewis Park on Monday, June 21. The Spray Park includes 28 water features that run in a ten-minute, hand activated cycle in an enclosed, fenced-in setting with concrete flooring (water shoes a must!). In order to use the Spray Park, you will need a reservation which you can make by CLICKING ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage Concert series continues Saturday, June 19 with a three-hour concert performed by the Frost Kings beginning at 6 p.m. on the Division Street pedestrian mall.

The FrostKings are an R&B, swing and blues band based in northern New Jersey.

From their website: "Equally at home playing swinging shuffles, slow blues or full-tilt boogies, their ...

NEW JERSEY — In an effort to encourage the revitalization of vacant properties statewide, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will award 15 grants worth up to $50,000 each to eligible towns, counties, and redevelopment agencies.

The NJEDA opened applications for its 21st Century Redevelopment Program on May 24, allowing interested parties 45 days to submit a proposal ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – COVID-19 vaccination clinics operated by the Somerset County Department of Health will be held at several locations through June 27.

No appointments are necessary.

Tuesday, June 22, Bound Brook Train Station, 3-7 p.m., Johnson&Johnson vaccine;

Wednesday, June 23, Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, 876 E. Main St. Bridgewater, 4-5:30 p.m.

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Saturday reported 8 new cases of the COVID-19 virus overnight for a total of 23,818 cases in Somerset County since the first cases were reported in March 2020. There has been a total of 737 deaths since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health Saturday reported 891,241 total cases since ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Friday reported 9 new cases of the COVID-19 virus overnight for a total of 23,812 cases in Somerset County since the first cases were reported in March 2020. There has been a total of 737 deaths since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health Friday reported 891,071 total cases since last ...

EDISON, NJ -- The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison held its 138th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 18 on the front field.

The Class of 2021 marched in to an ovation from the W+H community of parents, families, faculty, trustees and friends. The program began with the Star-Spangled Banner and a welcome from Dr. Bob Bowman of Scotch Plains, Head of Upper School.

Class president Neil ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- St. Bartholomew Academy held its Commencement and Graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 11, 2021, at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church in Scotch Plains.

The student-led service focused on the various ways the students have grown, both in faith and academics, over their years at the Academy. The class of 32, one of the largest graduation classes in several years, was ...

Amid statewide primary election contests, New Jersey also hosted dozens of local races Tuesday.

In Somerset County, 11.37% of registered voters voted. Results in Green Brook, North Plainfield, Warren, and Watchung are shown in the photo gallery above.

Here is a roundup of various New Jersey local election results as reported by TAPinto franchises across the state:

Cranford Election: Kate ...

WATCHUNG, NJ -- The Watchung Farmers Market is closed Tuesday, June 22 due to inclement weather.

The Watchung Farmers Market launched on June 1 and will continue on Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m. in the police station parking lot. Closing day is expected to be in October.

BEACH HAVEN, NJ - Do you go to LBI in the summer? Look for Compassion Café who kicked off their inaugural season with a huge grand opening celebration at their 2021 host location, Barry's Do Me A Flavor on Centre Street in Beach Haven on May 17. 

Compassion Café is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit recently founded by Erin Sharkey and Sue Sharkey with ...

Residents Can Safely Dispose of Harmful Items at Hillsborough Location

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management is holding a free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event, so residents can safely dispose of their harmful household items. The event will be held on Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the South County Public Works Garage, located at ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Police throughout central New Jersey slipped out of uniform in favor of running shorts, t-shirts and sneakers on Friday, and Warren's Toby Claxton was there to help. Claxton joined the Bound Brook Police Department for their leg of the run. Toby's mom Amy said, "Thank you Bound Brook Police Department for letting us be part of the passing of the torch at ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - After a year’s hiatus due to COVID restrictions, the annual Rotary Fair and Business Expo will once again transform the Hillsborough Promenade fairgrounds at 315 Route 206 into a classic carnival with a colorful midway, over 20 amusement rides, games of chance, fireworks, food vendors and an exposition of local businesses.

The five-day fair opens Aug. 17 and will ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County office buildings will reopen to the public beginning Tuesday, June 15.

The decision to reopen is based on recommendations by state and federal healthcare mandates and guidelines issued by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

In most facilities, the public is not required to wear masks if they are fully vaccinated, but ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Saturday reported 8 new cases of the COVID-19 virus overnight for a total of 23,818 cases in Somerset County since the first cases were reported in March 2020. There has been a total of 737 deaths since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health Saturday reported 891,241 total cases since ...

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — A flash flood warning is in effect for Somerset and Union Counties until 6:15 p.m. as thunderstorms carrying heavy rain hit the area, the National Weather Service announced.

The state semifinal baseball game between Watchung Hills and Ridge has been stopped multiple times for thunder delay. At 3:45 play is again stopped in the sixth inning.

The softball ...

WATCHUNG, NJ - Watchung Borough Schools celebrated the anniversary of the completed playground at Bayberry School. 
 

A small group of school and borough officials and community leaders gathered informally on June 10,  to mark the two-year anniversary of the Bayberry playground opening. Among the various donations that made the commemorative space possible were a plaque ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The annual Basilone Bowl returned Wednesday, with football players from Somerset and Hunterdon counties competing in a game honoring war hero John Basilone – and the Leather Necks took home the win, defeating the Devil Dogs, 26–14. Some  1,200 attendees showed their support. The game is sponsored by the Somerset County Football Coaches Association and ...

SOMERSET, NJ —North Plainfield's Jason Agyemang won gold  in the 110 High Hurdles in the Group 2 Championships last weekend to advance to the Meet of Champions. Agyemang upset Rumson-Fair Haven’s Joe Aglione to win in Central Jersey, Group 2.

110 hurdles

Chris Serrao, East Brunswick: 14.25 (Central, Group 4)
Jordan Nelson, Bergen Tech: 14.54 ...

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Due to the resignation of board member Alba Soto effective today, the North Plainfield Board of Education has a vacancy. The term will expire on Dec. 31, 2021. It is anticipated that this vacancy will be filled by an appointment made by the remaining members of the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting.

The process for filling a vacancy differs from a typical ...

WARREN, NJ — The Ridge and Watchung Hills baseball teams endured two lightning delays Wednesday afternoon, even though there wasn't a drop of rain during either one of those interruptions.

There was, however, plenty of thunder, and a lot of that came during the game from the Ridge bats, which racked up 15 hits, almost half of those for extra bases, as the Red Devils slugged their way ...

WATCHUNG, NJ - The Watchung Board of Education meeting is set for June 10 at 7 p.m. The agenda is http://www.watchungschools.com/watchung/_zumu_user_doc_cache/01_June_10__2021_Agenda.pdf

To join:

ELIZABETH, NJ - Ronald Wells, 69, who was employed by the Summit Public School District for nearly 25 years as a theater teacher at Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School prior to retiring on June 30, 2018, has been arrested and charged with committing criminal offenses of a sexual nature against a student while on school grounds several years ago, acting Union County Prosecutor ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Police throughout central New Jersey slipped out of uniform in favor of running shorts, t-shirts and sneakers on Friday, and Warren's Toby Claxton was there to help. Claxton joined the Bound Brook Police Department for their leg of the run. Toby's mom Amy said, "Thank you Bound Brook Police Department for letting us be part of the passing of the torch at ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Calling all firefighters to participate in the "Battle of the Bravest", a firefighter muster and skill competition.

The Battle will be interactive for the public, in addition for the firefighters to enjoy. Hosted by NJ First Responders, FirstNet, and the Firefighters Wear Pink Campaign, the event will occur at Soverel Park in East Orange on Saturday, August ...

NEW JERSEY — In an effort to encourage the revitalization of vacant properties statewide, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will award 15 grants worth up to $50,000 each to eligible towns, counties, and redevelopment agencies.

The NJEDA opened applications for its 21st Century Redevelopment Program on May 24, allowing interested parties 45 days to submit a proposal ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The annual Basilone Bowl returned Wednesday, with football players from Somerset and Hunterdon counties competing in a game honoring war hero John Basilone – and the Leather Necks took home the win, defeating the Devil Dogs, 26–14. Some  1,200 attendees showed their support. The game is sponsored by the Somerset County Football Coaches Association and ...

SOMERSET, NJ —North Plainfield's Jason Agyemang won gold  in the 110 High Hurdles in the Group 2 Championships last weekend to advance to the Meet of Champions. Agyemang upset Rumson-Fair Haven’s Joe Aglione to win in Central Jersey, Group 2.

110 hurdles

Chris Serrao, East Brunswick: 14.25 (Central, Group 4)
Jordan Nelson, Bergen Tech: 14.54 ...

WARREN, NJ—Graduation is set for Friday June 18, 2021 but on Thursday, the senior Class of 2021 assembled and filled the front parking lot at the school for a last drive through campus together as a class.  Faculty and Staff lined up throughout the campus to celebrate and commemorate the last day of school at Watchung Hills for the Class of 2021.

Enjoy the VIDEO of the clap out and ...