NUTLEY, NJ - Luck of the Irish strikes again. For a second year snow did not stop the Nutley Irish American Association from holding their parade on Saturday, March 2. The snow stopped a few hours before the parade and Nutley Department of Public Works cleared the streets down to the black top in time for the parade. The green stripe in the middle of the road was clearly visible, for the ...

NUTLEY, NJ - During the annual Investiture Mass before the 41st Annual Nutley Irish American Association St. Patrick's Day parade, the honorees presented gifts of their heritage during the service where NIAA member Judy McIntyre explained the meaning of each and the symbols importance to the dignitaries.

Rich Cavanagh showed a picture of his paternal grandfather, John Joseph Cavanagh; ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Bagpipers marched into Nutley’s St Mary’s Parish filling the church with music on Saturday, March 2 opening the 41st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Investiture Mass.  The Rory O’Moore School of Pipes and Drums played their bagpipes and drums loudly celebrating the start of the Irish celebration held by the Nutley Irish American ...

NUTLEY, NJ - With local elections coming up soon, it is once again time to share TAPinto Nutley's election policies. 

Candidate Statements: 

For the general election, statements can be submitted from Labor Day up through the week before Election Day. 

Publication of candidate statements is at the sole discretion of the editor of that town’s site.  No ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Media law and public records attorney CJ Griffin will present "OPRA 101: How To Use Open Public Records Act to Hold Government Accountable Tuesday at the Nutley Public Library.

OPRA, the Open Public Records Act, is a law that allows citizens to obtain public governmental records. The act allows journals, activists and regular citizens to obtain information in the ...

NUTLEY, NJ -  The Nutley Board of Commissioners approved the Phase 2A Redevelopment and Financial Agreements for the On3 project on the Nutley-Clifton border at the March 5 meeting. 

The Financial Agreements provide for Nutley to receive revenue equal to the full taxation on 100 and 200 Metro Boulevard for both the municipal and school portions, along with a portion of the ...

The Nutley Public Library is hosting a week of hands-on after-school activities for children and teens, all leading up to NJ Makers Day on Saturday, March 23 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM! 

All after-school programs are drop-in from 2:00 - 4:00 PM: 

Monday, March 18: Make unique structures with Strawbees: bendable plastic tubes! 
Tuesday, March 19: Learn how to do a simple ...

NUTLEY, NJ - With local elections coming up soon, it is once again time to share TAPinto Nutley's election policies. 

Candidate Statements: 

For the general election, statements can be submitted from Labor Day up through the week before Election Day. 

Publication of candidate statements is at the sole discretion of the editor of that town’s site.  No ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Registration is open for the 2019 Nutley Chamber of Commerce 5K Fun Run benefitng the Nutley Educational Foundation 

Taking place early on a Sunday morning, the 5K includes a Kids Fun Run, a Short Sprint, and the annual 5K itself. For 2019, a one-mile walk was added to the event for those who wish to supoport NEF but prefer not to run.

Each year hundreds of ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Wall of Honor in Nutley High School is a new wall in remembrance of local veterans who gave their lives fighting for United States. This wall was unveiled on November 30, 2018 with the help of Principal Denis Williams, art teachers Ms. Melchionne and, Ms. Lappostato, and Nutley High School students. “The big piece is to remind citizens of the ...

No Escape From Watching Director Bryan Singer Bring Queen Back to Life                              

On November 2, 2018, director Bryan Singer’s new movie, Bohemian Rhapsody, was released in theaters throughout the country. Singer was most known for the success of X-Men, released in 2000, and ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - On Saturday, March 16 th at 10 am, 466 runners participated in the 15 th Annual St. Paddy’s Day 5K in Morristown. In the men’s category, John Larkin (of Sparta), Benjamin Nilsestuen (of Brooklyn, NY), Trevor Emmitt (of Madison) won first, second, and third place with winning times of 17:39.54, 17:47.03, and 17:51.35 respectively. With winning times of 18:46.21, ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — With the “good old summertime” now within reach, it's almost time to share time outdoors with friends and families at parties, barbecues, the local swimming pool, nearby lake or the ocean. With swimming pool openings approaching, the British Swim School is urging the public to remember that safety—and particularly water safety—remains a ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Special Dragons, a non-profit Adaptive Karate program for children with autism, is taking over the Old Canal Inn in April with their "Rock for Autism" event.

The night's line-up includes The Cheap Moves, Head Cheerleader, The Mutts, and Dean Machine. The fun begins at 8 p.m. and will continue until midnight on Saturday April 13. 

Karate is an athletic ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Jaycees announced the 2019  Distinguished Service Awards honorees Sunday morning. The five citizens will be honored at an award dinner at the Valley Regency in Clifton.

In the past, the Jaycees have honored Salvatore Scarpelli, the Nutley Volunteer Emergency and Rescue Squad's  Marianne Zurawski and TAPinto Nutley's own Kevin ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Fire Department is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser to honor the memory of two of their own who were lost too soon. The event will take place in April.

The comedy night will feature an all you can eat spaghetti dinner, beer, wine and soda. There will also be a cash bar. 

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the educational fund that was established for the ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Special Dragons, a non-profit Adaptive Karate program for children with autism, is taking over the Old Canal Inn in April with their "Rock for Autism" event.

The night's line-up includes The Cheap Moves, Head Cheerleader, The Mutts, and Dean Machine. The fun begins at 8 p.m. and will continue until midnight on Saturday April 13. 

Karate is an athletic ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — A 70-year-old man who served as a priest in the town and was later accused of sex abuse was found shot dead at his home in Nevada, authorities said.

Officers found John Capparelli with a gunshot wound to his neck at his residence in Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday, a spokesperson for the Clark County Coroner-Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed on ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Fire Department is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser to honor the memory of two of their own who were lost too soon. The event will take place in April.

The comedy night will feature an all you can eat spaghetti dinner, beer, wine and soda. There will also be a cash bar. 

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the educational fund that was established for the ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Volunteer Emergency and Rescue Squad (NVERS)  will be beneficiary of the 2019 Nutley Rotary Car Show

Upon hearing the news that NVERS was chose as the 2019 beneficiary, President Jonathan Arredondo said "There are a lot of worthy charitable organizations in Nutley, and we are grateful to the Nutley Rotary Club to be selected."

"We are, ...

PATERSON, NJ - On Tuesday, in recognition of the large community’s assimilation and contributions locally, the Paterson City Council voted unanimously to rename a portion of Union Avenue “Bangladesh Boulevard.”

Just days later, four Bangladeshi entrepreneurs removed any doubt as to whether the South Asian nation’s Diaspora has truly adopted American culture by opening ...

Pillsbury Unbleached All-Purpose 5 lb Flour has been voluntarily recalled by parent company, Hometown Food Company. The company initiated a limited, voluntary recall on two lots of the flour due to possible Salmonella contamination. 

According to the company, two specific lot codes may be contaminated. Roughly 12,245 cases of impacted Pillsbury® Unbleached All Purpose ...

WEST CALDWELL, NJ — The Conforti family, owners of Angelonis in Caldwell and Woodridge as well as Michaels in Nutley, is currently hosting a soft opening of the highly anticipated gastropub The Brook Tap House now located at 811 Passaic Avenue in West Caldwell. 

"We will start out this week with a limited menu with select picks from Chef Nick Conforti ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Police Department will hold a 'Coffee with a Cop' event on Friday March 29. Plaza Bakery 39 Franklin Ave, Nutley will host Nutley's finest from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

'Coffee with a Cop' is a national program that started in Hawthorne California in 2011. 

Changes in American culture, including the vast number of people who ...

WEST CALDWELL, NJ — The Conforti family, owners of Angelonis in Caldwell and Woodridge as well as Michaels in Nutley, is currently hosting a soft opening of the highly anticipated gastropub The Brook Tap House now located at 811 Passaic Avenue in West Caldwell. 

"We will start out this week with a limited menu with select picks from Chef Nick Conforti ...

CALDWELL, NJ - TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove is thrilled to be featured as the monthly Business Spotlight at Kearny Bank in Caldwell for the month of March. 

As part of the spotlight, a banner made by Tracey Diamond Designs [traceydiamonddesigns.com] is displayed in the bank’s lobby.

In addition, anyone who signs up to receive TAPinto’s daily e-news is ...

NATIONAL -- Daylight Saving Time adds 1 hour to standard time (at 2:00 a.m.) to make better use of daylight and conserve energy. It is observed in over 70 countries worldwide, although the beginning and end dates vary from country to country. Arizona and Hawaii are the only states that do not observe daylight saving time.

 “Fast Time,” the original name for Daylight Saving ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Bagpipers marched into Nutley’s St Mary’s Parish filling the church with music on Saturday, March 2 opening the 41st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Investiture Mass.  The Rory O’Moore School of Pipes and Drums played their bagpipes and drums loudly celebrating the start of the Irish celebration held by the Nutley Irish American ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -  Lent is a time of reflection and soul searching. The Labyrith is a perfect prayer experience to help us accomplish this.

As a part of the Lenten Season, Brookdale Reformed Church is hosting a labrynth walk on Monday March 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

What is the Labyrinth?

The Labyrinth is a circle with single a path to and from the center. Walking the labyrinth ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Vincent Church will be presenting a song and sermon series based on the Broadway musical “Godspell” for Lent this year starting Sunday March 10 and continuing every Sunday throughout the Lenten season. 

 “Godspell” is a musical written by Stephen Schwartz telling the story of the life of Jesus mostly from the Gospel of Matthew. 

Each ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Buddy is a three year old neutered Beagle who went missing in Nutley. 

He is wearing a black collar with a blue tag.

He was last seen in Nutley on Tuesday March 5.

Don't chase Buddy, he'll run. 

He does need his medicine so it is very important that he get home to his people soon.

Anyone who has seen Buddy, or found Buddy, is asked to call ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- At approximately 840 a.m. this morning Bloomfield animal control Officers Jaclyn Mendyk and Melissa Johnson responded to a report of a dog stranded in the middle of the shallow brook behind Pine Street.  The brook is a part of the Second River, a tributary of the Passaic River.  

Due to inaccessibility, Animal Control called for the Bloomfield Fire ...

‘Home for Animals Heroes Act’ Creates Road to Adoption for Former Research Animals

TRENTON, NJ - New legislation, sponsored by Senator Anthony Bucco (R-25) giving research animals a chance to find their 'forever home' has passed the Senate.  The bill would require the State’s higher education institutions to offer laboratory cats and dogs to ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Daniel Tiger was with his favorite little neighbor at ShopRite this week and may have decided to stay in the cart.

According to reports from Daniel's neighbor's Mom, they were at the Nutley Park ShopRite at about 10:30 a.m on Tuesday. 

Daniel has a little heart sticker on is pocket. 

Daniel's neighbor is one sad little girl. 

If you have ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair High School students marched out in protest on Friday in solidarity with the US Youth Climate Strikes, taking place across the nation.

Organizers have expressed the need to address many issues related to climate change.

A recent study published by the International Panel on Climate Change found that 95% of scientists agree that climate change is ...

A pair of American Eagles tend to their nest atop an 80-foot Sycamore tree at Duke Farms in Hillsborough, days away from the hatching of two eggs, while the courtship season has begun for a female peregrine falcon nesting on the roof of the historic 17-story Union County Courthouse in downtown Elizabeth.

The predators have achieved "rock star" status in classrooms and homes across ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Maplewood Township Committee had scheduled the second reading and final passage of the ordinance banning the use of plastic take-out bags, effective June 1, and the requirement for merchants to charge five cents per paper bag, effective Aug. 1.

During the public comment period about a dozen people spoke, several favoring the ordinance as written, and others asking ...

TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Department of Health officials have warned that passengers that traveled through Newark Airport between March 4 at 9:00 p.m. and March 5 at 9:30 a.m. may have been exposed to measles and could develop symptoms as late as March 26.

According to the health alert issued on Monday, the carrier of the highly contagious disease arrived in Terminal C at Newark Liberty ...

Trenton, NJ – Legislation authorizing school bus drivers to administer epinephrine in emergency situations, passed the New Jersey Senate earlier this week.  The bill, S-1960, was sponsored by Senator Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. (D-Middlesex).

“We allow parents at home and nurses at school to administer an EpiPen, but state law doesn’t address what happens if the student ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — With the “good old summertime” now within reach, it's almost time to share time outdoors with friends and families at parties, barbecues, the local swimming pool, nearby lake or the ocean. With swimming pool openings approaching, the British Swim School is urging the public to remember that safety—and particularly water safety—remains a ...

NUTLEY, NJ - With local elections coming up soon, it is once again time to share TAPinto Nutley's election policies. 

Candidate Statements: 

For the general election, statements can be submitted from Labor Day up through the week before Election Day. 

Publication of candidate statements is at the sole discretion of the editor of that town’s site.  No ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Former NASA astronaut and Naval veteran Captain Mark Kelly, a West Orange native, recently announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in the State of Arizona.

Kelly, the son of two police officers, was born and raised in West Orange with his identical twin brother and fellow astronaut, Scott. Their names were officially engrained into their hometown in 2016, when ...

HOLLAND TWP., N.J. — Emma Scheier, 13, of Holland Township earned several awards in the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.), which encourages the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding.

Her horse’s registered name is Open Now, but Scheier shows him as “And Then The Stars Aligned.” Around the ...

WACO, Texas — The No. 1 Auburn equestrian team did something no other program has done in the modern history of the sport. The Tigers put together an undefeated regular season as the squad topped rival and No. 7 Georgia, 17-3, at the Auburn University Equestrian Center on March 8.

The win moved the squad to 13-0 overall and 6-0 in the Southeastern Conference

"Going undefeated is ...

For more than three decades, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has led the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an engaging public awareness campaign in March of each year.

Traumatic brain injuries are common in equestrian sports. One of the highest profile cases is that of dressage rider, Courtney King Dye.

According to her website: King Dye is a USDF ...

SACRAMENTO, CA - Those of us in the foodisphere often find ourselves in a place where we have to explain that rice is more than a steamed side served with Chinese take-out or a major component of Sushi. Time and again we create and share recipes ranging from jambalaya to rice and beans to show the versatility of culinary staple.

While I love to play the role of the culinary explorer, ...

Keep your flower vases filled all summer long with beautiful blossoms picked right from your own garden and containers. Growing seeds, plants and tender bulbs that can double as cut flowers makes it easy to create casual, fresh-cut bouquets for your dinner table, guest room or to share with family and friends.

For early spring flowers, look to spring-blooming bulbs like tulips and daffodils, ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Community Garden Committee is delighted to announce preparation has begun for the 2019 season.  As of this writing there are still several beds available for this upcoming season. 

Participating residents will have the opportunity to plant vegetables, fruit and herbs for their personal consumption, as well have the chance to support the community by ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – A Manville man has been convicted of multiple charges stemming from an argument over a parking space and a subsequent altercation in which he used a sword to attack the driver of the other car.

Jared Razzano,  36 of North 9th Avenue, Manville was found guilty of 2nd degree Aggravated Assault and 4th degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in a jury trial presided ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Eight Rutgers football players who were either suspended or dismissed from the team over their involvement in a credit card scheme avoided jail sentences this week when a judge admitted them to a probationary program, according to news reports.

Superior Court Judge Pedro Jimenez on Thursday allowed the eight men to enter a pre-trial intervention (PTI) program after they ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A former Rutgers medical school professor is facing a 160-count indictment accusing him of taking photos of 26 partially dressed women, stealing the identity of four colleagues, and possessing an assault rifle, authorities said Wednesday.

Dr. James Goydos, 58, of East Brunswick, is also charged with burglary, official misconduct and impersonation, for crimes that occurred ...

NUTLEY, NJ -  The Nutley Board of Commissioners approved the Phase 2A Redevelopment and Financial Agreements for the On3 project on the Nutley-Clifton border at the March 5 meeting. 

The Financial Agreements provide for Nutley to receive revenue equal to the full taxation on 100 and 200 Metro Boulevard for both the municipal and school portions, along with a portion of the ...

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - If you have $1.2 million to spare, you, too, can live like a New York Yankee Hall of Famer.

The house on Lake Mahopac (318 West Lake Blvd.), owned by former Yankee and Met manager Joe Torre, has been on the market since last summer and real estate agent Claire Hoch of the Yorktown brokerage office of Houlihan Lawrence is confident that the ranch-style home will find a new owner ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Professional licensed planner Paul Ricci gave a detailed report on the changes and clarification of the Ordinance No. 3414, for mixed used and density during the Feb. 19 Board of Commissioners public meeting.

The Board asked Ricci, who also represents the planning and zoning boards, to help codify the ordinance with suggestions from Topology and Nutley’s Code ...

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Essex County Turtle Back Zoo African Adventure, opened at the West Orange-based zoo in May 2016, recently earned an Excellence in Design award at the annual New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association (NJRPA) convention held in Atlantic City. Elsewhere in Essex County, the playground at Grover Cleveland Park in Caldwell/Essex Fells also received an Award ...

READINGTON, NJ - As The Beach Boys mark more than half a century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history.

The Beach Boys have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and have become an American icon to fans around the world. They’ll headline the 37th annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning on ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - It was the first decade of the Cold War and the era that sparked rock 'n roll when TV was bringing Ed Sullivan into everyone's living room, and suburban development was creating more bedroom communities outside the cities.

The 1950s brought changes in the culture that are still with us today, and many of that era’s biggest cultural changes had their roots in ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Located just four minutes away from the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and just a stroll down George Street in downtown New Brunswick, is the Zimmerli Art Museum on Rutgers University's College Avenue Campus.

The magnificent 70,000-square-foot facility holds a collection of 60,000 pieces of art; with a wide range of media and a survey of Western art ...

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - AAA is reminding drivers that the change to Daylight Saving Time may create distraction on the roadway and challenges for drivers who lost an hour of sleep. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday March 10 at 2 a.m.

“As we spring forward, drivers should be aware that the time change will also mean changes to driving habits. Some drivers may suddenly find themselves ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The 40th Annual Morristown St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place on Saturday March 9.

The schedule is as follows:

9:30 am
Begin setting up Reviewing Stand


9:45 am
Music -setting up by Paddy and the Pale Boys


10:10 am
Music- Tradition and Modern Irish Music


10:20 am
American Legion Post #390 Denville, NJ ...

NEWARK, NJ - Nine upgraded lactation stations have been installed at Newark International Liberty Airport, giving traveling mothers a private place to nurse.

The nine pods are part of 28 others the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey purchased for John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and New York Stewart airports. The suites include benches, a fold-down table, an electrical outlet for a breast pump ...

LOS ANGELES, CA- Viking® Cruises newest ocean ship, Jupiter, embarked on its maiden voyage, the Journey to Antiquities itinerary between Athens and Rome yesterday. The company took delivery of the ship earlier this month at at Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona, Italy

The Journey to Antiquities route is a new itinerary for Viking. it ...