Roselle Top Stories
By LINDSEY KELLEHER
February 15, 2026
KENILWORTH, NJ — The decision, the planning, the timing and the venue all fell into place for several Union County couples who tied the knot this Valentine's Day.Mike McCormick of Rahway said the Galloping Hill Golf Course Clubhouse in Kenilworth was an ideal place for him to exchange vows with his ...
NEW JERSEY – Property taxes across New Jersey rose again in 2025, marking another record year of taxes for homeowners. For residents of Roselle and other municipalities, property taxes in Union County make the county among the costliest places to live in the state.According to new data released by ...
TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Senate committee moved forward a 40-cent monthly surcharge on phone bills to fund the state’s suicide and crisis hotline after residents testified Monday about how the hotline plays a critical role during mental health emergencies. Senate Bill 3013 would establish a ...
ROSELLE NJ — A Roselle Police Officer was hurt this past weekend, after being struck by an impaired driver. “Thankfully the officer is expected to be okay, but the outcome could have been far worse for everyone involved,” according to a post on social media. Police did not specify where the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Renovations to Union County's Ash Brook Clubhouse are almost finished.Work is 98 percent complete, according to Union County officials. The Tavern at Ash Brook, a restaurant on the golf course property, is expected to reopen this spring once the remediation work is finished.The ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Enthusiastic lawmakers arrived at Princeton University’s Nassau Hall Thursday afternoon, stepping back into history at the spot where 250 years ago the New Jersey Legislature met for the first time, at the start of the American Revolution.Members of the Assembly and the Senate ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Fire Department saluted a fixture of the department, as he calls it a career and begins retirement.Capt. Robert Palmer said farewell to the department he's served for more than a quarter-century on Monday.“Captain Palmer’s career reflects a lifetime of service, sacrifice, ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Police are looking for whoever cut a water pipe at Home Terrace Park, damaging the pipe and causing water to flow into the street.On December 7, 2025, around 4:44 p.m., first responders and town workers were notified. They shut off the water and began their ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Fire Department saluted a local hero on his last day on the job.Battalion Chief Keith McBride worked his last shift Friday. “Chief McBride attended local schools and committed his life to serving the community he proudly called home,” a social media post read.McBride ...
ROSELLE, NJ — There will be no street maintenance this week in Roselle. Alternate side parking is also suspended.The Borough is still dealing with the aftermath of a major winter storm which impacted the area on Sunday.If your vehicle is parked, covered with snow and has not been shoveled out, it ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — With a few weeks left, Union County is close to achieving its goal for the 2025-2026 season of its deer management program.The county has so far harvested 161 deer, with a goal of between 180 to 200 deer, according to Union County Spokesperson Kelly Martins. In the 2024-2025 ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Public Schools will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, due to the winter storm that impacted the area and much of New Jersey.An announcement on the district's website asks parents to check local schedules for specific start times.
ROSELLE, NJ - Sunday's winter storm brought snowfall amounts New Jersey hasn't seen in quite a few years, along with wind and freezing temps that made being outside even more unbearable.Most New Jersey residents are heeding the calls to stay inside and hunker down, allowing road crews, emergency ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Public Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to the winter storm that's impacting the area.All school-related activities, after-school programs and athletic events are canceled, according to a post on social media.District administrators will ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Snow is blanketing the state, giving TAPinto readers a good reason to stay inside, cuddle up under a blanket, and catch up on local news!With more than 90 news sites covering more than 145 municipalities in New Jersey, we want to see how our readers are handling the winter weather ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle is preparing for a major winter storm that is forecast to bring snow and cold temperatures to the area starting Sunday morning and lasting through Monday morning.Roselle has established a storm information line for residents to get information on the storm. The phone number is ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, January 20, at around 10:20 a.m., the Rahway Fire Department and Rahway Police Department responded to a reported house fire at 1583 High Street.Upon arrival, first responders observed a fire consuming multiple levels of the 2½-story, wood-frame residence.Police officers at ...
TRENTON, NJ – In one of his last acts before leaving office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law S4834/A6235, Senate President Nick Scutari’s legislation to regulate electric bicycles in New Jersey following several crashes, including a fatality in Scotch Plains last September. The bill updates the ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a utility-costs state of emergency in an inauguration speech filled with New Jersey pride on Tuesday, as she moved to take on the affordability crisis in the Garden State and “shake up the status quo.”Standing before state lawmakers in the N.J. Performing ...
TRENTON, NJ — After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools. In his final hours in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle will honor and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. at the annual MLK Flag Raising.The entire community is invited to attend the event on Monday, January 19, starting at 10 a.m., at Borough Hall.“We hope to see you all there as we celebrate the great American Civil Rights ...
The Commerce and Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ) has launched a new initiative that includes offering New Jersey colleges and universities the opportunity to send students to CIANJ events for free. CIANJ, an advocate for business in NJ, introduced the new initiative at the beginning of 2026 to ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has put out its 2026 meeting schedule and fewer regular public meetings are scheduled this year than last year. Twelve regular Union County Board of Commissioners meetings are scheduled this year (not including the reorganization meeting held ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education held its reorganization meeting on January 6.Courtney A. Washington, Loretta A. Washington and Leslie Ann Woody, the three candidates who received the most votes in November's election, took the oath for a three-year term.After the trio's vote totals ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Hundreds of families in and around Roselle received help from local nonprofits, churches and businesses, who took part in the Assemblyman's Alliance to Bless Our Community.The organization's Birthday Bash Fundraiser raised $25,000, with the proceeds going to local nonprofits, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County department heads, the county manager, county counsel and members of the county’s Board of Commissioners are receiving 2 and 3 percent increases in their salaries for 2026.The raises are on par with the raises these public officials have received in previous years.Top ...