ROXBURY, NJ – The shopping center replacing the former Ledgewood Mall in Roxbury will have a 24-hour fitness center, its developers revealed yesterday.

Appearing before the Roxbury Planning Board, representatives of the proposed Shops at Ledgewood Commons said a 24-Hour Fitness plans to open in the mall, probably in space now occupied by Marshalls. They said Marshalls plans to remain, ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury aims to spend about $1.6 million on township road paving in 2019, about $700,000 more than it did last year, according to officials.

The proposed extra spending would be possible without increasing municipal taxes because the township “paid off a significant amount of general fund bond debt,” in 2018, said Roxbury Township Manager John Shepherd.

The ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The company that collects garbage and recycling in Roxbury says it’s being financially crushed by the collapse of the recyclables market and it wants the township to help cover the cost.

The company, Blue Diamond Disposal, is paid $164,460 per month by the township for trash and recycling pick-up. However, in late December, it billed Roxbury an additional $6,377 - to ...

ROXBURY, NJ – A Roxbury Boy Scout who recently became an Eagle Scout was honored this week by the Roxbury Mayor and Council.

As his Eagle project, Dylan Coons built bins to store dirt and mulch at the Mount Arlington Community Garden and a sign for the entrance.

“We have amazing Scouts in our community,” said Roxbury Mayor Bob DeFillippo before presenting Coons with a ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Ledgewood Pond might not be as pretty as Horseshoe Lake, but it doesn’t have to be strewn with garbage.

With that in mind, four Roxbury Boy Scouts recently spent some time setting things right.

The four Scouts, Jack Demetris, Caleb Smith, Austin Christian and Van Krause, performed a clean-up of Ledgewood Pond on Dec. 29. The boys are members of Boy Scout Troop 163 ...

ROXBURY, NJ - First graders at Jefferson Elementary School held their annual Giving Tree project during December. The students collected hats, gloves, scarves and socks school-wide to donate to Roxbury Social Services.

“This is such as great program to do with our students each year," said teacher Brittany Tiger. "The students love to do something for our community and be ...

ROXBURY, NJ - The United States Fistball Association (USFA) is seeking male and female athletes under the age of 18 interested in competing in the Youth European Fistball Championships in Austria.

The championships take place this summer July 13- July 19.

Tryouts are taking place Jan. 29 and Feb. 12, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Roxbury High School ...

ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury High School girls basketball team, having lost its prior three games, got on a better track Friday by easily defeating the team from Hopatcong High School.

The Gaels brought their record to 4-6 with the 50-30 victory over the Chiefs, a win that saw senior Melissa Murphy score 18 points and senior Emily Metje score 10.

Roxbury rolled over ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Led by senior Will Findlay, the Roxbury High School boys basketball team on Monday stomped Montville 53-43.

Playing on the home court, Findlay scored 16 of the Gaels' points in the victory, a game that brings the team's record to 5-3.

Roxbury's other points were from a culmination of player effort. Max Schabel racked up eight, Kyle Haegele got ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury Police Department on Friday said goodbye to Patrolman Silvio Valdes, one of its most beloved officers, who retired after 27 years in law enforcement.

Members of the department lined up outside of the police station in Ledgewood at 4 p.m. to bid farewell to Valdes in a traditional police “walk out” ceremony. A group of friends, colleagues from other ...

ROXBURY, NJ - A "very serious" car crash that took place at about 9 a.m. prompted police to close a portion of Howard Boulevard in Roxbury this morning.

Roxbury police said the road will be closed between Route 46 and the ramp to Route 80. They said the closure, announced at about 9:15 a.m. is expected to last "for several hours."

Emergency responder radio broadcasts ...

MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ - Students and staff of Mount Arlington schools were among many who paid tribute today to law enforcement - especially to the borough's injured officer, Mount Arlington Police Sgt. James Distasio.

To participate in National Law Enforcement Day, students designed and decorated a bulletin board and many classes also welcomed visiting officers with special ...

ROXBURY, NJ - A dozen Roxbury students recently earned Google G-Suite Certification having proven their knowledge of the software.

The certifications were possible because, as a Google Reference District, Roxbury was afforded a pilot opportunity from Google to have students 13 years and older pilot a G-Suite Certification for Students.  The certification is designed to ...

MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ - Students and staff of Mount Arlington schools were among many who paid tribute today to law enforcement - especially to the borough's injured officer, Mount Arlington Police Sgt. James Distasio.

To participate in National Law Enforcement Day, students designed and decorated a bulletin board and many classes also welcomed visiting officers with special ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Teachers and administrators in Roxbury schools should not be afraid of being criticized for trying new things, said Roxbury School Board President Leo Coakley on Monday.

Coakley, re-elected to the board in November - chosen Monday by his colleagues to serve a second year as board president - said innovative thinking must be embraced.

“We as board members ...

ROXBURY, NJ – A Roxbury man was sentenced Wednesday to a year and one day in prison for conspiring to use threats of violence to extort money, according to U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito.

The man, Joseph Martinelli, 65, of Kenvil, had pleaded guilty in March to the charges. He was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo.

The government said Martinelli, between December ...

Morristown, NJ – A Roxbury woman was one of 19 community volunteers sworn-in recently to serve as advocates for children removed from homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment.

The woman, Gail Kross of Succasunna, was sworn-in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) by state Superior Court Judge Michael Wright. The event took place Nov. 2 at the Morris County Courthouse before a ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Removing voting from Roxbury schools doesn’t seem very likely, although sub-committees of the Roxbury Township Council and the Roxbury School Board continue to discuss its feasibility.

But at least one Roxbury resident wants to know if most people in town really care.

Shawn Potillo, an alternate member of the Roxbury Planning Board, came to the microphone during ...

ROXBURY, NJ – To ensure the safety of students, the Roxbury school district should close schools on Election Day and the state should require the same thing at schools statewide when schools are used as polling places, says the Roxbury Mayor and Council.

The council, on Monday, passed resolutions calling for those actions. It did so even as some on the panel acknowledged they don’t ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Roxbury School Board President Leo Coakley will be the only incumbent on the ballot in the November board of education election, when voters will chose from four candidates for three seats on the board.

Board members Ron Lucas and Margaret Casola are not seeking re-election to the 10-member panel. Board members serve 3-year-long terms.

Joining Coakley on the ballot ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The shopping center replacing the former Ledgewood Mall in Roxbury will have a 24-hour fitness center, its developers revealed yesterday.

Appearing before the Roxbury Planning Board, representatives of the proposed Shops at Ledgewood Commons said a 24-Hour Fitness plans to open in the mall, probably in space now occupied by Marshalls. They said Marshalls plans to remain, ...

ROXBURY, NJ – A hair salon in the former Ledgewood Mall is changing its name and moving to a nearby building that last served as a Pizza Hut.

The Cutting Crew salon will become Lemon Tree Salon when it occupies the former restaurant at 301 Route 10 in Ledgewood in several months. Cutting Crew Manager Brenda Morales said the move is expected to take place in February or ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The company that collects garbage and recycling in Roxbury says it’s being financially crushed by the collapse of the recyclables market and it wants the township to help cover the cost.

The company, Blue Diamond Disposal, is paid $164,460 per month by the township for trash and recycling pick-up. However, in late December, it billed Roxbury an additional $6,377 - to ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The company that collects garbage and recycling in Roxbury says it’s being financially crushed by the collapse of the recyclables market and it wants the township to help cover the cost.

The company, Blue Diamond Disposal, is paid $164,460 per month by the township for trash and recycling pick-up. However, in late December, it billed Roxbury an additional $6,377 - to ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Ledgewood Pond might not be as pretty as Horseshoe Lake, but it doesn’t have to be strewn with garbage.

With that in mind, four Roxbury Boy Scouts recently spent some time setting things right.

The four Scouts, Jack Demetris, Caleb Smith, Austin Christian and Van Krause, performed a clean-up of Ledgewood Pond on Dec. 29. The boys are members of Boy Scout Troop 163 ...

ROXBURY, NJ – A former Roxbury town council member and mayor was honored this week by the state for her efforts to protect New Jersey’s environment.

The woman, Sandy Urgo, was one of 11 people named at the 19th Annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards ceremony. The awards were presented by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Urgo was awarded ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Members of Roxbury Boy Scout Troop 163 of Succasunna are getting ready for their annual holiday wreath sale, a major fundraiser for the group.

The troop will be selling festive, 14-inch wreaths, starting Nov. 23 at Roxbury Fire Co 1 on Main Street in Succasunna.

The wreath sale will run each Friday evening, and all day Saturday and Sunday, until ...

ROXBURY, NJ – (Note: Date was corrected) In the early morning of June 3, 1989, 20-year-old Ted Miller II - home on vacation from college – was fast asleep. He had a fun day planned: A trip to the shore.

Miller, now a Roxbury real estate agent and TAPinto Roxbury sponsor, sure didn’t plan on awakening at 5:05 a.m. But he - and many others in Roxbury - had a ...

ROXBURY, NJ - A dream came true recently for The Lake Hopatcong Foundation, the non-profit organization restoring the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad train station in Landing: Staffers moved into the 108--year-old structure and began calling it "home."

"We at the Lake Hopatcong Foundation are thrilled to be ringing in the new year in our new home at ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Are you ready for Ledgewood Lager? How about Port Morris Porter or Succasunna Summer Ale?

A former roller skating rink in Kenvil that hasn’t seen skaters in more than three decades is being eyed as a future haven for craft beer lovers, and the would-be proprietor said he would consider naming his creations after places in Roxbury.

Long Valley resident Steven Ashton wants ...

ROXBURY, NJ - New Jersey vocalists take note: The deadline to apply for this year's "The Star Next Door" singing competition has been extended until Jan. 31, according to the Roxbury Arts Alliance (RAA).

"If you missed the opportunity to apply for the singing competition, you are in luck," said the non-profit group." It noted that thousands in prize ...

ROXBURY, NJ – A Roxbury High School senior took first-place at a recent art show and was offered a $40,000 scholarship.

The student, senior Rebecca Weng, took first place in the color drawing/illustration category. She as one of four Roxbury students winning awards at the 8th Annual Wallkill Valley Invitational Art Show.

James Sullivan, a senior, won second place for his entry in the ...

ROXBURY, NJ - In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Investors Bank Theater in Succasunna, the Roxbury Arts Alliance (RAA) is presenting its second vocal talent competition.

Called “The Star Next Door – A Vocal Competition,” the competition offers vocalists the chance to win money. The RAA is offering more than $2,100 in prize money to the top three finalists in a ...

ROXBURY, NJ – A group of confirmation class students at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church in Succasunna recently collected a big batch of pet food and toys that they donated to a local organization that helps find homes for unwanted dogs and cats.

The students, from Francine Vespucci and Susanne Simmerano’s confirmation class, engaged in the effort last weekend to complete ...

ROXBURY, NJ - Family members and volunteers from Roxbury and surrounding communities placed wreaths on the graves of more than 600 veterans on Saturday as part of the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony.

The Roxbury event was one of more than 1,400 similar events in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Nationally, millions of wreaths were donated, said organizers.

Coordinated by the Ferro ...

ROXBURY, NJ – Having dealt recently with the death of a senior citizen who succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning, Roxbury police today offered to help elderly and disabled residents check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

The police department said an officer will check the units’ expiration dates, assist with testing them and change their batteries if necessary.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Helmut Zarbl, an expert in circadian rhythm and its influence on sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, eating habits and more, says we pay the price for that extra hour of sleep - daylight saving time disrupts our biological clocks and affects our health.

Daylight saving time was introduced in Europe and the United States after World War I as part of an effort to ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County has developed a first-of-its-kind program to offer medical support and care for police dogs working with the county Sheriff’s Office in critical situations.    

The dogs will receive treatment from a specialized group of tactical medics who make up the Office of Emergency Management’s Special Operations Group.

“We have our ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Thomas Kolding, a 15-year-old from Mountain Lakes who left home Oct. 30, has been found, said authorities today.

In a brief joint statement that offered no details about the matter, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, Mountain Lakes Police Chief Shawn Bennet and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of
Investigations Stephen Wilson Jr., only said the boy ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The late Harold Weasner of Roxbury was one of seven U.S. military veterans honored this week by the Morris County Freeholders who awarded them with Morris County Distinguished Service Medals.

The medals were presented in a Wednesday ceremony, designed to bring attention to the arrival of Veteran’s Day on Sunday.

Weasner’s wife, Marie, accepted the medal while ...