Roselle Top Stories
By TAPINTO ROSELLE STAFF
January 5, 2026
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle's Mayor and Council held its reorganization meeting on Friday, January 2.As part of the meeting, 4th Ward Councilwoman Cindy Thomas and Councilwoman-At-Large Cynthia Johnson were sworn in. Thomas was also sworn in as council president.“As we enter into a new year, I firmly ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners has a new chairperson for 2026.Joseph C. Bodek was sworn in to fill the role during the Commissioners' annual reorganization meeting, which was held on New Year’s Day at the Union County Courthouse.“Union County has a strong foundation built ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle will kick off the new year with a renewed focus on wellness by offering free “Mental Health 101” cohort classes for women, beginning on Saturday at the Anthony Amalfe Community Center. All classes will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program is part of ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle First Community Development Corporation (Roselle First CDC) has announced the appointment of Denise Wilkerson as its new Executive Director, effective immediately, marking a new chapter for the community-based nonprofit dedicated to serving Roselle residents.Wilkerson ...
NEW JERSEY — Driving in New Jersey will cost more starting Jan. 1, thanks to increasing fuel taxes and highway, bridge and tunnel tolls.One fee, called the petroleum products gross receipts tax, will increase by 4.2 cents per gallon. For gasoline, that new rate will be 38.6 cents, and for diesel, ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Free blood pressure screenings will be available at the Roselle Memorial Library on January 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Blood pressure screenings are provided by Union County. Screenings are offered at the Roselle Memorial Library every third Thursday of the month. For more information ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two commissioners won’t be returning to the Union County Board of Commissioners next year.Bette Jane Kowalski is retiring from the board and Sergio Granados plans to focus on other endeavors.Members of the Union County Board of Commissioners and members of the public said their ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Memorial Library announced that it is holding a Toddler Time event on January 13 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is open to residents ages five and under. Attendees will be able to listen to stories, sing songs, and do crafts. For more information or to register, ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey's gas tax is set to go up on January 1, 2026.The 4.2 cents per gallon increase, State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced recently, comes after “a thorough review of fuel consumption statistics"and will support the State’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) program.As ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Police say they've arrested a teenager following a shooting earlier this month.On December 13 around 7 p.m., while officers were responding to reports of gunfire, they found a two-vehicle crash at West 3rd Avenue and Locust Street. One of the drivers had been shot. Police ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Roselle Boys Basketball is off to a 4-0 start this season, following a 72-61 victory over Governor Livingston Monday night in Berkeley Heights.Roselle made a big offensive push in the second half, following a 34-34 first half.The Rams seized momentum in the third quarter, ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Leaders in Roselle recognized outgoing Councilwoman-at-large Denise Wilkerson at Monday's Borough meeting.“I am leaving here encouraged,” Wilkerson said. “I am celebrating tonight because this is a body of work worth celebrating.”Wilkerson has served on the Roselle Council since 2018.
ELIZABETH, NJ — Union County is doing more to assist individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing by expanding the use of technology that transmits sound directly into a person’s hearing aid from microphones.This technology, called hearing loop systems, was installed in the Union County Courthouse ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle is hosting its annual holiday toy giveaway on Tuesday.The event will be held at Borough Hall starting at 6 p.m., until supplies last.Borough leaders say the giveaway is for Roselle residents and are asking to have your identification available.Children must be present in order ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle-Roselle Park Rotary Club completed its Annual Hoodies for the Homeless Service Project, an initiative to provide warmth and comfort to the homeless community. The Rotary Club partnered with Roselle Public Schools and Roselle Park Public Schools on this project that ...
ROSELLE/TRENTON, NJ — Roselle Public Schools is one of 86 districts statewide that received grants under the Phone-Free Schools Grant Program.The grants support districts who implement a bell-to-bell policy for all students in grades 6-12 that is consistent with state guidelines. Roselle received ...
ROSELLE, NJ - After a five-alarm fire tore through three Roselle homes on November 17, several Roselle students took the initiative to give back to those affected. Abraham Clark High School students Dean Scott and Raekwon Anderson, along with Anderson’s 9-year-old sister, Milan, a student at L.V.
RAHWAY, NJ — The Roselle Rams Boys Basketball team won their season opener Tuesday, defeating Rahway 61-57.The game came down to the final seconds.Roselle led Rahway at the half, 33-24. Rahway outscored the Rams 21-12 in the third quarter.The game was tied, 45-45, going into the fourth. Rahway took ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Students and staff in Roselle Public Schools showed how much they appreciated local seniors at the annual Senior Citizens Holiday Breakfast.The event, held on December 12, hosted dozens of local seniors."This gathering is a demonstration of our deep gratitude to our seniors," Roselle ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Police are asking for witnesses to come forward, as they investigate the circumstances surrounding a crash, followed by the discovery of a gunshot victim nearby.Just after 7 p.m. on December 13, officers were called to reports of gunfire in the 300 block of West 5th Avenue.
ROSELLE, NJ — Santa is coming to Roselle and community leaders want you to follow him on his journey around town.On Saturday, December 20, from 10-11 a.m., Santa will be at the Roselle Fire House for pictures. Visitors can also enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while you wait.After that, at 11 a.m., ...
TRENTON, NJ — Restaurants and other places that serve food in New Jersey would be banned from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request, under legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Smith (D - District 17) and Raj Mukherji (D - District 32).The bill, S3195, would ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Scammers are becoming increasingly aggressive in impersonating law enforcement officers, the Union County Sheriff’s Office warned on Thursday.In a recurring phone scam that has surfaced again, callers claim that the individual has an arrest warrant — often citing missed jury duty ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle invites the community to take part in ice skating for the holidays on Saturday, December 13.From 6 to 8 p.m. at Warinanco Sports Center, visitors can get free cookies and hot chocolate and pictures with Santa.The first 200 guests will receive a free skate rental.
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County has upgraded its drone program to keep up with modern-day technology.Improvements made included updating the equipment for using the drones, expanding capabilities for the drones, and continuing specialized training for the certified drone pilots, according to Union ...
The people have spoken, and the next governor of the state of New Jersey is Rebecca Michelle “Mikie” Sherrill. The 53-year-old has prevailed over the Republican candidate and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, in a hotly contested race that included a fair share of mud-slinging on both ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Public Schools wants the community to be in'vest'ed on Friday.Superintendent Dr. Nathan L. Fisher is often seen wearing a vest. According to a recent post on social media, it's to show his dedication to education and Roselle's students.“It’s a tangible symbol of his commitment ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey highway drivers would be required to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stationary vehicle under a bill sponsored by Democratic Senators Paul Moriarty of Washington Township in Gloucester County and Raj Mukherji of Jersey City.Anyone found violating the law ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The NCNW Roselle Section is hosting a game night on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Amalfe Community Center, located at 1268 Shaffer Ave. Residents of all ages are welcome to attend. Free snacks and drinks will be provided. There will also be book giveaways and a toy donation ...
New Jersey workers and drivers will see a series of cost changes beginning January 1, 2026, as both minimum wage rates and tolls rise across the state. While these adjustments affect all New Jerseyans, they carry particular significance for area residents who depend on the Garden State ...