Roselle Top Stories
By TAPINTO ROSELLE STAFF
April 8, 2026
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Borough Council meetings in April will be held at the Roselle Memorial Library, as the council chambers get a facelift.Work started on March 31, according to a social media post.“Council chambers haven’t been redone as long as I can remember,” Acting Borough Administrator ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Members of the Roselle Fire Department participated in training to keep their skills sharp.According to a social media post and photos shared earlier this month, the training took place at the Union County Fire Academy in Linden.“Their dedication ensures that our community is always ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Police and Roselle PBA 99 are teaming up to support the St. Joseph Social Service Center as the center celebrates its 40th anniversary.Police and the PBA are collecting non-perishable food items for local families in need.Donations can be dropped off at Roselle Police ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle Department of Recreation is inviting young athletes to step up to the plate this spring with its 2026 girls softball program, open to students in grades 3 through 8.The developmental and scrimmage-based program will run from April through June 2026, offering ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Families across the borough will have the opportunity to connect with educators and prepare for the upcoming school year as Roselle Public Schools hosts its Spring Open House events throughout April.The district’s annual open house series invites parents and guardians to visit their ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Families in Roselle are invited to celebrate Easter at the upcoming Kids Easter Bash, set for Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bud Simmons “Pine” Street Park.Hosted by Mayor Donald Shaw, the Borough Council, and the Department of Recreation, the event promises a fun-filled ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle is now accepting applications for 2026 summer camp employment, offering residents the opportunity to be part of a fun and engaging seasonal program.Officials, including Mayor Donald Shaw, the Roselle Borough Council, and the Department of Recreation, are ...
ROSELLE, NJ -The Borough of Roselle is inviting young residents to get involved in local government and community initiatives through its newly announced Youth Council program.Presented by Mayor Donald Shaw, the Borough Council, and the Department of Recreation, the initiative aims to empower youth ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle has taken a major step to improve pedestrian safety with the installation of new high-visibility, solar-powered crossing beacons at the intersection of Locust Street (County Road 619) and West 2nd Avenue.The Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Residents visiting the Mercer Street playground this week may have noticed a new addition to the landscape on Tuesday: a brand-new sign and a brand-new Governor.In what local officials call a "vendor error" a recently erected sign at the park mistakenly identified New Jersey ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Fire Department celebrated a number of its members at Wednesday night's borough council meeting.“These six individuals represent the future of the Roselle Fire Department,” Fire Chief Christopher Laba said.Capt. Rayna Latimer was promoted to captain. She is the first ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Pastor Jeffrey Bryan of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Roselle was honored on March 20, recognizing his 10th pastoral anniversary.Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw and other members of the community were there to honor Bryan at a gala.Shaw presented a proclamation to Bryan, ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Local families are invited to attend Roselle Public Schools' 2026 AI Showcase, scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at Abraham Clark High School.“See how our scholars are using technology, creativity, and teamwork to bring ideas to life,” according to a post on social media.The community ...
ROSELLE/FORDS, NJ — Roselle Police Chief Helder Freire took part in the New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association's “Meet the Chiefs Night.”The event, which took place in Fords on March 19, brought together law enforcement officials from all around the state."It was truly an ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Police Department is alerting residents to a growing scam targeting local drivers with fraudulent court notices.Scammers are sending fake “Notice of Hearing” messages that appear to come from the Newark Municipal Court.These messages claim recipients have unpaid parking or ...
EDISON, NJ – Brett Epps, a former Rutgers Prep wrestling star who has been searching for a kidney donor since October 2014, has finally found a match.After several unsuccessful attempts, one coming as close as the operating table until complications arose, the 27-year-old is getting a working ...
TRENTON, NJ — An organization serving Roselle was one of more than two dozen statewide to receive part of $5 million in grants from The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). The grants, which are issued through the NJBPU's Urban Heat Island (UHI) Mitigation Program, expand cooling ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle and Roselle Women on the Move will host the annual “Trailblazing Women” celebration on Friday.The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Amalfe Community Center, honoring women who have made significant contributions to the community.The event is free.
UNION, NJ – The 29th Annual Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off Saturday afternoon, bringing thousands of spectators and several road closures to the streets of Union.The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Morris and Commerce Avenues. It will proceed easterly on Morris Ave, turning ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Three students from UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, have been selected as semifinalists for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF) Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, including one from Roselle. The highly competitive award provides up to $55,000 per year for up ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has reached a half-million-dollar settlement with an employee who said she was demoted and transferred to less desirable departments after working on a wiretap operation with the office’s Major Crimes Division.The Union County Board of ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle residents can now connect with borough leaders in a new way.The Borough has launched a constituent services form, where residents can submit concerns online."Our goal is to ensure that every resident is heard and that their issues are addressed with the urgency they deserve," ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners on Monday announced the appointment of Cpt. John da Silva as the 12th Chief of the Union County Police Department, effective immediately.The announcement marks the permanent filling of the role following the retirement of former ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Public Schools is recognizing its teachers of the year for the 2025-2026 school year.The teachers are:Kevon Beresford - Kindergarten Success Academy kindergarten teacherStacy McManus - Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School special education teacherStephanie Marino - Harrison ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Public Schools will be closed Monday due to the winter storm impacting the area Sunday and Monday, according to an announcement on the district's website.Roselle Police say vehicles parked on county roads will be ticketed and towed to allow for snow removal ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Firefighters in Roselle assisted first responders in Clark and other Union County towns with a fast-moving house fire Sunday morning.The three-alarm fire also brought firefighters from Cranford, Linden, Rahway, Union and Garwood to 189 Broadway in Clark.While firefighters battled the ...