Roselle Top Stories
By TAPINTO ROSELLE STAFF
April 30, 2025
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Recreation Department invites residents of all ages to come and celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The event will be held on May 5 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the block between 3rd and 4th avenues. Live music will be performed by local artists. Food will be available ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners has adopted a $534 million budget for the upcoming year.The 2025 budget was put together around the time the Trump Administration announced that it wants to cut $11 billion in health and human services. For New Jersey, that would be $350 million in ...
ROSELLE, NJ - A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Roselle Councilwoman, accusing the borough of retaliation and discrimination. The lawsuit was filed under the state’s whistleblower protection law.Councilwoman Cynthia Johnson’s lawsuit was dismissed April 24 by Judge Daniel R. Lindemann, ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) New Jersey hosted its 16th annual New Jersey Neighborhood Achievement Awards ceremony on Friday, April 25 at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants. The annual event celebrates individuals and organizations ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle and Mayor Donald Shaw swore in two firefighters during Wednesday’s Roselle Borough Council meeting. 19-year-veteran firefighter Adrian Perez was sworn in as the Borough’s first Hispanic Deputy Chief. 11-year-veteran firefighter William Benkovich was sworn in as ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle invites residents to help beautify the Borough.Roselle Cares Day takes place on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. at the Anthony Almafe Community Center, located at 1268 Schaffer Ave. Planting will also take place at the Roselle Borough Hall on 210 Chestnut ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle Public Schools announced in a news release that 21 Abraham Clark High School students have earned the prestigious New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy, a distinction recognizing high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional world language.
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ELIZABETH, NJ — Advocates for immigrant rights, worker union members and local residents urged the Union County Board of Commissioners not to allow the county jail property to become a detention center for undocumented immigrants during the commissioners' meeting Thursday night.The public turnout ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Varsity Softball Team rallied behind its offense on Thursday, defeating Linden 26-15. With the win, Roselle moved to 4-2. Julianie Marte led the Rams with three hits, adding two runs and an RBI. Joy Eatman and Nicole Ramos each recorded four runs and two RBIs. Amayah ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee invites children up to 15 years old to participate in its 19th annual Fishing Derby. The event will take place on Saturday, May 17, at Warinanco Park in Roselle. Registration is free and will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the morning of ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ— A few months after the Echo Lake Dog Park in Mountainside reopened, the park is yet again closed, dampening plans for doggy play dates. The Echo Lake Dog Park closed on April 14 for a “necessary re-seeding of the turf” which is anticipated to take six to eight weeks, a notice on ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park presented its Students of the Month Awards for February and March to deserving seniors from Abraham Clark High School, Roselle Park High School, and Roselle Catholic High School. The students were highlighted at a recent breakfast meeting at the ...
ROSELLE, NJ - A Roselle National Guard soldier was recently recognized for their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Nevaeh Buie from Roselle, N.J., and assigned to the 7th Finance Detachment, received a promotion March 13, 2025 to the rank of specialist.Army National Guard ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Get ready to innovate! Roselle Public Schools will soon launch its S.T.E.A.M. machine, a cutting-edge educational trailer designed to enhance the student experience.The S.T.E.A.M. Machine is a dynamic, mobile learning environment, initially serving students in grades 4-9 throughout ...
ROSELLE, NJ - On Tuesday, April 8th, the Borough of Roselle partnered with Inroads to Opportunities for an Autism Awareness Month flag-raising ceremony. The event highlighted the Borough’s commitment to inclusivity and recognized the strength and dedication of families caring for loved ones with ...
PROSPECT PARK, NJ - More information is coming out about Anand Shah, the councilman who was arrested for racketeering on April 9. According to the Attorney General, Shah “was identified as allegedly managing illegal poker games and an online sportsbook in association with the Lucchese Crime ...
ROSELLE, NJ - New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver invites Roselle residents to her free tax webinar in partnership with the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service. The webinar will be held virtually on Friday at 12 p.m. Covered topics include key tax updates and changes, common tax mistakes, and ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Union Catholic High School Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC) will host its Movers, Shakers, Change Makers: Fun, Fitness, and Fighting Cancer event on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Union Catholic (1600 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains). The event will ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Board of Education honored seven women for their contributions to the Roselle Community during their March 31 meeting. The following individuals were recognized: Lauren Gonzalez, Principal at Kindergarten Success AcademyMelissa Allison: Principal at Dr. Charles C. Polk ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans soon might have an incentive to forget about their plastic reusable shopping totes, as some lawmakers are pushing for a return to paper bags in grocery stores.The state in 2022 banned paper and single-use plastic bags at large retailers in a step to combat climate ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Varsity Softball Team had an offensive explosion against Linden on Tuesday, scoring 33 runs in three frames to defeat Linden 33-8 via mercy rule. The win moves the Rams to 2-0 to start the 2025 season. Janelle Stevens and Giverik Uribe-Reynoso each scored five runs.
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Ellen Young, a teacher at School One in Scotch Plains and resident of Maplewood, is hosting the third annual Run for Casey 5K Run/Walk at Nomahegan Park (1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford) on Saturday, May 3, 2025.This event raises money for the Sudden Unexplained Death in ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Union Catholic High School celebrated Sister Percylee Hart RSM's 45 years of dedication as principal of Union Catholic High School with a celebration at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains on Thursday, March 27, 2025.Often described as a visionary with business acumen, ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Varsity Softball Team scored 17 runs in its season opener on March 28, showcasing a dominant offensive display in their victory over Arts. Joy Eatman led the Rams with five RBIs. Nicole Ramos had two hits in three at-bats with three RBIs. Janelle Stevens and Julianie Marte ...
ELIZABETH, NJ – How the Union County Jail will be used in the future is unknown now that the Union County Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions Thursday night, permitting the building to be sold and the lot it sits on to be subdivided into two separate lots.Selling the jail building is a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Seated at the Westfield Community Center and flanked by caregivers, seniors and residents with disabilities affected by proposed cuts to Medicaid, Gov. Phil Murphy repeatedly drummed a message that seemed focused on an absent audience member, Representative Tom Kean Jr. “I don’t ...
ROSELLE, NJ -The Roselle Council introduced a new revenue stream for the Borough during their meeting on Wednesday, authorizing the sale of two vacant lots. Block 405 Lots 2 and 6, commonly known as Linden Road and Thompson Avenue, were deemed by the Borough as not necessary for public use. The ...
NEWARK, NJ — CivicsNJ, a new, non-partisan coalition that describes itself as an organization “dedicated to advancing civic learning and engagement” launched earlier this month at a ceremony in Newark.“The purpose of CivicsNJ is to share information, connect teachers and other service leaders to ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle Public Schools invites residents to join them on a walk for autism awareness. The walk will be on Saturday, April 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Arminio Field. In the event of inclement weather, there will be a rain date of April 12. Donations will be accepted at the event ...