Roselle Top Stories
By TAPINTO ROSELLE STAFF
December 6, 2025
ROSELLE, NJ - Harrison Elementary School was recognized as a 2025 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School. The award signifies top-tier academic achievement and their huge progress in closing the gap for disadvantaged students. Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (BRSE) is a non-profit organization that has ...
TRENTON, NJ — Motorists soon may risk $45 traffic fines – triggered by automated cameras – for parking or idling in bus lanes and bus stops. Penalties outlined in Bill A5612, which passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Thursday, also would apply to drivers who clog ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle’s Annual Holiday Party and Toy Drive will be held on December 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Chris Michael’s Steak House in Woodbridge. The Borough of Roselle says admission is one unwrapped gift (no stuffed animals). All gifts will benefit the children and ...
ROSELLE, NJ - During a soccer match between North Plainfield Soccer Elite and Elizabeth Youth Soccer at the Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle on October 19, 2025, a report was filed alleging that a coach assaulted a player.Gustavo Rosas Plata of North Plainfield was charged on November 18 in ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle invites residents to a special evening in honor of the Borough’s 130th birthday. The event will be held on December 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Roselle Memorial Library. It will feature a cocktail reception and a special historic exhibit featuring rare ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle announced the return of its Senior Holiday Luncheon, set to take place on December 12 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Costas Restaurant and Pizzeria in Roselle Park. The event will include live music and dancing in addition to food options. For reservations ...
PATERSON, NJ - A new statewide public input survey is inviting New Jersey residents to share their ideas, concerns, and priorities as Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill prepares to take office.The survey, available through the official transition website, is designed to guide policy recommendations and ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Chamber of Commerce invites residents to join them in celebrating the honorees at its Annual Dinner and Awards Reception.The dinner will be held on December 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Costas Restaurant in Roselle Park. Tickets are $80 for adults and $45 for children under ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Rams are set to take part in the final Thanksgiving Day rivalry game against Roselle Park this Thursday. Game time is at 10 a.m. at Roselle Park High School.The Roselle High School band will be conducting a pre-game performance at 9:30 a.m. Half-time performances will be ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle announced the return of its annual Winter Wonderland. The event will be on December 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. outside Borough Hall. A live DJ will be in attendance playing holiday tunes. Holiday giveaways and pictures with Santa will also be available. Free hot ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee announced its event schedule for the 2026 calendar year, including several events in Roselle.Below is the list of events: March 26: Cultural Exhibition - 7 p.m. at 600 Grove StreetApril 25: Royal Pageant at 6:30 p.m. at 600 Grove StreetMay 18: ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), a program of the New Jersey Department of Human Services, helped income-eligible parents pay the cost of full-time child care. CCAP has been in an indefinite pause since August 2025. The program ended because of a shortfall in the state’s ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, continuing the tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton.This year’s theme is America’s 250th Anniversary, according to a news ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Donations are still being accepted for the Borough of Roselle’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, set to take place on November 25 at Borough Hall. Donations can be brought to the Roselle Clerk’s Office, located at 108 West Third Avenue. For more information, click here.
UNION COUNTY, NJ — SNAP benefits are back now that the government shutdown has ended, but the need for food among those struggling to support themselves and their families remains high.Union County officials and local food pantries are working to ensure that low-income families have enough food for ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A Hackensack resident is taking her talents back to national television as she competes on Food Network’s newest holiday series. Sweet Empire: Winter Wars premiered Nov. 9.Tatiana Kovalenko, a two-time champion on Cooking Channel and Food Network programs, is one of 14 ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey users of social media platforms would gain a way to report fraud on their accounts under legislation released by the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday.The bill, S3017, would require the sites’ operators to provide a 24-hour, toll-free phone number to contact live customer ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners will be holding an Emergency Food Distribution event on Thursday at Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle for Union County residents who are SNAP recipients or federal employees.The event will start at 12 p.m. Supplies are limited and will be ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle is accepting donations to help aid Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Donations can be taken to the Roselle Fire Department at 725 Chestnut Street. Accepted items include: Bottled waterNon-perishable foodHygiene kitsHand sanitizer and ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not New Jersey, would operate here in test runs under a bill released on Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on closed and open roads under S4702, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D - District ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Memorial Library invites residents to test their puzzle skills. Puzzle Mania is open to groups or individuals. The event will take place on November 14 at 3:30 p.m. How fast can you complete a puzzle? For more information or to register, click here.
ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle Public Schools announced students in grades five through eight can access free online tutoring through its partnership with Knack. The program allows students to connect with verified, high-achieving college tutors. Students who participate will be able to receive academic ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Citing an increased demand for ice time that the current facility is not equipped to handle, the Union County Board of County Commissioners recently broke ground on a new indoor ice skating rink at Warinanco Park.According to county spokeswoman Kelly Martins, groundbreaking on the ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced Thursday that Union County will fully supply the food that will be distributed by the Borough of Roselle to students who receive free and reduced-price school lunches during the district’s closure this week. According to data ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Democrats Rebecca Williams (an incumbent), Joseph Signorello III and Stanley Neron won the election for three-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners, defeating Republicans Mark Nieves, Chris Bacey and Kirk Hemphill, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle school officials distributed emergency food boxes to qualifying students on Monday in response to the disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) funds due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.A distribution event ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle invites senior residents to its Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner will take place on November 21 at the Amalfe Community Center from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. To reserve a spot or for more information, call 908-245-6717.
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...