TRENTON, NJ – Despite reporting that there were no in-hospital COVID-19 deaths during the 24-hour period ending 10:30 p.m. last night for the first time since March 10, Gov. Phil Murphy expressed disappointment over the increase in the positivity rate in the state during his COVID-19 press briefing in Trenton on Friday, July 31.

"The spot positivity rate for tests from July ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Health Department has released a report of the Borough's positive COVID-19 cases from March 21 through July 22, 2020.

The report shows April as having the largest amount of cases with 463 positive cases, increasing from March with 68 cases.

"We saw a significant drop in May with 63 positive cases moving down to 10%," said Health ...

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy on Monday pleaded with New Jersey’s youth and their parents to protect public health by not holding secret indoor parties and other large indoor gatherings.

“We have many examples of people congregating indoors without face coverings, without social distancing and in close proximity.  There is no good that will come from this,” ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Health Department has released a report of the Borough's positive COVID-19 cases from March 21 through July 22, 2020.

The report shows April as having the largest amount of cases with 463 positive cases, increasing from March with 68 cases.

"We saw a significant drop in May with 63 positive cases moving down to 10%," said Health ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - The civil rights movement for people with disabilities reached a landmark on July 26, 1990 with the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. On its 30th anniversary, people with disabilities are celebrating hard-earned victories and are speaking up about the work still to be done and recognizing the historic law intended to prohibit discrimination against individuals with ...

NEWARK, NJ — Following a decrease in enrollment and financial hardship in the wake of COVID-19, the Newark Archdiocese will shutter a handful of elementary schools, including two located in Newark. 

The Archdiocese said funding has been critically reduced since the onset of the pandemic and paid registrations for the 2020-2021 school year are also dramatically ...

ROSELLE, NJ — Superintendent Fisher and Assistant Superintendent Gonzalez-Perez went live on Facebook Tuesday to further explain the Return to Learn Plan. Dr. Fisher described the plan in English and Dr. Gonzalez-Perez followed by describing the plan in Spanish.

“We are mindful that the COVD-19 closure has caused, and in some instances, increased learning gaps,” said Dr.

ROSELLE, NJ — THe Roselle Public Schools will be conducting a series of online training sessions for parents to get acclimated to Schoology before the coming school year.

Schoology is the learning management system that Roselle Public Schools will be using in the coming year to facilitate the hybrid learning model. The new system will keep students and teachers connected for classwork, ...

ROSELLE, NJ — Mayor Atkins addressed Roselle residents in a video update on how the borough is recovering after tropical storm Isaias.

Over 1700 PSEG customers in Roselle are currently without power according to their outage map, 18.25% of the borough. Mayor Atkins told residents that he too is without power and is working hard to get the lights back on for all of Roselle.

“I ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle Democratic Commitee Chairman Rev. Reginald Atkins is the new Mayor of Roselle.  He was chosen by the Roselle Borough Council to succeed Mayor Christine Dansereau at Thursday night's Council meeting.  Dansereau resigned in July because of health reasons.

On Facebook, Atkins thanked the Council for selecting him and the community for its ...

ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Borough Council will hold a special meeting to pass a resolution providing for the appointment of a new Mayor. The meeting will be held Thursday, July 30 at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Residents can join by using the meeting ID: 832 5474 4173 or by following the link on the borough website.

The Mayoral seat became vacant when former Mayor Dansereau resigned at the end of ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Two officers from the Roselle Police Department were promoted in a special ceremony on July 22, in Roselle Borough Hall Council Chambers.

Practicing social distancing, the officers and their families witnessed Acting Mayor Denise Wilkerson administer the oath to promote Sgt. Victor Conti to Lieutenant, and Officer Na' Zeek Hurling to Sergeant.

"This is an ...

ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Mayor Denise Wilkerson administered the oath to promote two Roselle police officers Wednesday. The small promotion ceremony was administered in Roselle Council Chambers with all in attendance practicing social distancing and wearing masks.

“This is an exciting day for us here in Roselle,” said Wilkerson. “We get to bear witness to two of our best ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Outdoor Summer Movie Series put on by the Borough of Roselle Park and the Casano Community Center has its last two shows this week.

Wednesday night’s film was “The Secret Life of Pets 2."  The final film planned is “The Lion King” on Thursday night. 

“I'm so excited to see how well attended these continue to ...

ROSELLE, NJ — Hoping to stop — or at least allay — some of the bleeding felt by small business corridors across New Jersey due to the global pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday announced rental assistance will soon be available to 64 municipalities, including Roselle.

In all, $6 million will be dispersed from the new Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Omar Cruz from Roselle Park and assigned to the 1156th Engineer Company received a promotion to the rank of sergeant on April 20.

Army ...

ROSELLE, NJ — Janna Williams, Roselle resident and Air Force veteran, has reached the final round of the Ms. Veteran America pageant.

Only the top twenty-five contestants made it to the final round of the competition. Due to the pandemic the October 11 final, which was scheduled to take place in Orlando, Florida, will be taking place virtually. Ms. Veteran America paid for the ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - With nonessential face-to-face meetings largely on hold due to COVID-19, services for people with developmental disabilities are evolving with virtual options to help people meet their goals and find enrichment in a challenging time. 

Day habilitation and vocational and recreational services are among the programs that were forced to close due to the pandemic in March, ...