NEW JERSEY -- Gov. Phil Murphy has lifted indoor mask mandates for vaccinated individuals ahead of Memorial Day weekend. 

Effective May 28, New Jersey will lift the requirement for maintaining six feet of social distancing in indoor and outdoor settings and will lift the prohibitions on dance floors at bars and restaurants, along with the restriction on ordering and ...

TRENTON, NJ -- New Jersey is now offering more incentives for unvaccinated people to get their shots, including free wine, free access to state beaches, and a chance to dine with the governor and first lady of the state.

During his press briefing held at Island Beach State Park, Gov. Phil Murphy today announced several new vaccination incentives as part of “Operation ...

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey utility customers struggling to pay bills during the COVID-19 pandemic benefited from a temporary statewide law preventing essential utilities from being disconnected. But that moratorium on utility shutoffs ends June 30 when an executive order called by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in mid-October — and extended in March — expires, meaning those unpaid ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — As of Friday, just over half of all Union County residents have been immunized with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but where you live plays a significant role in how well vaccinated your community is, state figures show.

While the rate of people partially or fully vaccinated stands at 55.1% countywide, COVID-19 immunization rates vary widely by town, with the ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county will use $450,000 in state funding to expand COVID-19 vaccine programs in Roselle, Plainfield and other areas with low vaccination rates, officials said this week.

The Union County Board of Commissioners on Thursday modified its 2021 budget to accept the state health department grants.

“The county needs to instill trust and raise vaccination rates ...

NEW JERSEY - The National Weather Service declared Sunday, June 6 an "Ozone Action Day." This air quality alert is for Northern New Jersey including Eastern Passaic County, Bergen County, Hudson County, Essex County and Union County.

Ozone levels are forecast to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups. According to the Weather Service, the very young, the elderly, and ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School students enjoyed the school’s annual Health and Wellness Field Day virtually last week. Students had the opportunity to join in several outdoor activities such as jump rope, zumba, dance, etc. The American Heart Association also donated handouts and other giveaways as the school highlighted health issues that affect our ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Students and staff at Harrison Elementary School took advantage of the nice weather for a "mask break," where they enjoyed some time reading books provided by the school’s very own Book Fairy.

“Students not only enjoyed the time reading their books, but it also allowed them an opportunity to take the fun of learning outdoors,” said Principal Dr.

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Roselle Park is bringing the MVC to its residents through two events at the Municipal Complex on Friday, June 25th and Friday, July 23rd. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., residents will be able to visit the MVC’s “Agency-on-Wheels” at the Municipal Complex located at 110 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park, NJ 07204.

The MVC “Agency-on-Wheels” events ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - New Jersey American Water will replace over two miles of aging water main in Roselle Park starting this week. The project also includes replacing 17 fire hydrants and 201 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 6- and 10-inch cast iron water lines that were installed in the 1920’s with new 8- and 12-inch ductile iron main ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Roselle Park’s annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks show are coming back to the Borough on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Gates at Herm Shaw Field (214 West Colfax Avenue) will open to the general public at 5:00 p.m. The celebration will include food vendors, inflatables, activities, and live music by the Garden State Groove Band. The evening will conclude at dusk ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Roselle Parks welcomes all residents to enjoy the free 2021 Outdoor Movie Night Series taking place at Herm Shaw Field every Wednesday in July. 

Gates will open promptly at 8 p.m. on July 7, 14, 21 and 28, and each film will begin at dusk. 

The movies being presented include: 

The Croods (PG) - July 7th 

Trolls World Tour (PG) - July ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Twenty-five Grace Wilday Junior High School students were inducted into the prestigious Tri-M Music Honor Society during a special outdoor ceremony held on the school’s front lawn on May 27.

These music students have been selected on the basis of scholarship, character, leadership and service to join the school’s chapter, No. 7887. Students were joined by the ...

NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT is joining with the National Safety Council in recognizing National Safety Month during the month of June and is using this time of heightened awareness to promote a lifesaving partnership with Waze, which identifies the location of grade crossings on their mobile app throughout the state. This collaboration is paramount to the effort of effectively ...

UNION COUNTY - The Union County Board of Commissioners recently announced that nominations are now open for the Union County Small Business Community Champion recognition program. Businesses that are nominated for the program will receive a certificate of achievement and will be featured on the Union County Means Business website, ucnj.org/union-county-means-business.

“Small businesses ...

TRENTON, NJ — Office employees will be allowed to return to work without the need to wear masks or social distance, as long as they have proof of being vaccinated against the coronavirus, under Gov. Phil Murphy’s latest executive order.

The order, which takes effect on June 4, also lifts minimum staffing levels in the workplace and allows employers to call back employees who have ...

Updated on June 12

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The governor’s nomination of a Superior Court judge to be the next Union County prosecutor heads to the state senate for approval.

Gov. Phil Murphy has nominated Judge William A. Daniel to fill the role to be left vacant when Lyndsay V. Ruotolo leaves the post next month to head up the state Division of Criminal Justice.

If approved, ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - A Union County, New Jersey, U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier made her initial court appearance on Wednesday on charges of making false statements to obtain federal workers’ compensation benefits, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

Aida Perez, 42, of Roselle Park, New Jersey, is charged by complaint with one count of knowingly and willfully ...

Amid statewide primary election contests, New Jersey also hosted dozens of local races Tuesday. Here is a roundup of various New Jersey local election results as reported by TAPinto franchises across the state:

Cranford Election: Kate Rappa Defeats Incumbent Tom Hannen, Jr. in Democrat Primary

Newcomer defeats an incumbent in this township committee primary election, advancing to face a GOP ...

NEW JERSEY - On this World Blood Donor Day, Vitalant—which supplies donated blood to more than 900 hospitals across the U.S, including 21 in the New Jersey/New York area—announced that it has a critical blood shortage. The nonprofit organization is urging all eligible donors to make an appointment now to give at any ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Registration is now open for the Community Access Unlimited virtual Ira Geller Walkathon.  

The Community Access Unlimited virtual Ira Geller Walkathon runs the week of June 21-June 26. On June 26, individuals living near Warinanco Park in Roselle are invited to walk, run or roll in the park. Registration details are available ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Since the start of the pandemic, the Borough of Roselle Park, in partnership with the American Red Cross, has collected 130 pints of blood, resulting in 390 lives saved. 

For the last year, the Casano Community Center has hosted multiple blood drives to provide blood during the community’s time of need. 

“I’m so proud to see how many Roselle ...