SPRINGFIELD, NJ - In the last official government meeting before ballots were cast, the Springfield Township Committee heard the first reading of an ordinance designed to help move downtown development forward.

After the Springfield Planning Board passed a resolution in their November meeting allowing SPDSAIL to begin construction at 226 Morris Ave., the Township Committee looked at ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - In the race for Springfield Township Committee, the Democratic Party ticket of Chris Weber and Alex Keiser won two seats. Weber received 3,478 votes, which secured him 29.56 percent of the vote. His running mate Keiser received 3,324 votes, good for 28.25 percent of the vote.

Keiser and Weber beat the Republican ticket of incumbent committeewoman ...

Union County, NJ – Municipalities across Union County can look forward to improving recreation opportunities for youth and expanding their tree canopies, with the help of two countywide grant programs, the Kids Recreation Trust Fund and Greening Union County grant programs.

Both grant programs are awarded by the Freeholder Board through the Union County Open Space, Kids Recreation and ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - Verified with the Superintendents Office of the Springfield Public Schools, all student after school activities have been cancelled today due to inclement weather.

Please visit http://www.springfieldschools.com for additional information.

Respectfully,

TAPinto Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, NJ -  Anthony Delia, Paula Saha and Hector Munoz won the three open seats for Springfield's Board of Education. Delia, a former board president, received 2,123 votes, good for 26.27 percent of the electorate. Saha received 2,152 votes, which gave her 26.62 percent of voters. Munoz, the lone incumbent board member running received 1,969 votes, which gave him 24.36 ...

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is looking for volunteer weather observers in Springfield and surrounding areas. CoCoRaHS is a nationwide volunteer precipitation-observing network with over 15,000 active observers in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Bahamas, and the US Virgin Islands, including over 250 in New Jersey. The NJ program is run ...

ELIZABETH - The 81st running of the Union County cross-country championships was held Wednesday, October 24th, at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth

The Jonathan Dayton Boosters Club of Jonathan Dayton High School, for the second year held its “Senior Day” celebration.  Jonathan Dayton seniors were honored. This set the stage for an excellent day of personal bests to ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The Dayton boys soccer team notched another shutout victory to its state title run Thursday.

Senior forward Chito Jaykwaan and junior forward/midfielder Jagger Kebea each scored two goals apiece to propel top-seeded Dayton to a 5-0 victory over eighth-seeded Palisades Park in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 tournament on Mountain Avenue ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - Senior forward Chito Jaykwaan scored three goals with two assists and junior midfielder/forward Ian Drogowitz and junior forward/midfielder Jagger Kebea added two goals apiece to power top-seeded Dayton to a 12-0 victory over 16-seeded West Caldwell Tech in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 tournament in Springfield ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - Nominations are currently being sought for the prestigious 2019 Unity Achievement Awards, presented each year by the Union County Human Relations Commission (UCHRC) to individuals, organizations, and businesses that have distinguished themselves in the area of volunteerism, public service, and the promotion of human rights.  

Simply put, the Awards honor ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - A Union County grand jury has returned a three-count indictment against a local man accused of assaulting a livery driver in the parking lot of an Elizabeth coffee shop earlier this year, causing injuries that ultimately resulted in his death, acting Union County Prosecutor Thomas K. Isenhour announced Monday.

Emmanuel John, 32, of Elizabeth is charged with first-degree ...

The Union Public Library is doing its part to help people in our community connect to affordable health insurance. During the open enrollment period for coverage under the Affordable Care Act (Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2018), Union Public Library is taking steps to encourage enrollment in the health insurance Marketplace. Union Public Library and dozens of other public libraries and library systems ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - Join with other community members on a guided tour of the Houdaille Quarry on Sunday, November 18 from 1-3 PM. Sponsored by the Springfield Environmental Commission, the quarry walk is a popular annual event that showcases this unspoiled natural area open to the public just one day each year. The Quarry, originally a vast lava flow from an ancient volcano, is now home to ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The Donald B. Palmer Museum of the Springfield Free Public Library will hold an opening reception from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18, to welcome the public to a new exhibit, “Over There and Over Here: Springfield, New Jersey and the World during the Great War.” As a special event, the reception will feature a lecture about New ...

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to present artworks from the 2018 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit, on display at the Freeholders Gallery from November 1, 2018 through January 3, 2019.

The gallery is located on the 6th floor of the Union County Administration Building at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza in Elizabeth. The exhibit is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 ...

Union County, NJ –The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud to join Union County College for a special screening of “Love Wins” followed by a discussion with filmmaker Robin Kampf, and “Love Wins” co-stars Jan Moore and Emily Sonnessa.

The event, free and open to the public, will be held on Tuesday, November 6 at 12:00 P.M. at Union County College, ...

A favorite Union County tradition returns this year with the annual Holiday Sound and Light Show hosted by The Model Railroad Club.

The centerpiece of this festive extravaganza is the club’s sprawling, meticulously detailed HO scale layout at the A. Paul Mallery Model Railroad Center, located in a mixed-use area of Union County’s Lenape Park off Route 22 East in Union ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The Springfield Police Department is looking a bit different this November. Many of the officers will be putting down razors to raise funding and awareness for cancer research, treatment and prevention through the "No-Shave November" campaign. By growing beards, we hope to grow awareness about what you can do prevent cancer and help those who are ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ ­– Livingston police officers became involved in a car chase on Saturday afternoon during which the suspect vehicle struck an LPD vehicle prior to disappearing into Millburn. Police later learned that the driver of the vehicle had been wanted for kidnapping.

According to Livingston police, a radio broadcast came to them from the Essex County Sheriff's ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - On Monday Oct. 15, The Springfield PBA Local #76 hosted their golf outing at Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough NJ.  Despite some threatening weather forecasts, golfers showed up ready for a full day on the course.  The rain held off and participants enjoyed a fine day of golf. After 18 holes, guests enjoyed dinner and drinks while taking part in a tricky tray ...

TRENTON, N.J. – The owner of a purported business consulting firm today admitted operating a $1.1 million scheme that artificially inflated the stock price of a publicly traded company he controlled, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. 

James Farinella, 52, of Springfield, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson in Trenton federal court to one ...

Point View Wealth Management's Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, John Petrides, live from the NYSE on CNBC with instant reaction to Facebook's earnings:

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For over 25 years, Point View Wealth Management, Inc. has been working with families in Summit and beyond, providing customized portfolio management services and comprehensive financial ...

Point View Wealth Management's Founder, President and Chief Investment Strategist, David Dietze. live on Fox Business discussing the outlook for tech stocks and GE:

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For over 25 years, Point View Wealth Management, Inc. has been working with families in Summit and beyond, providing customized portfolio management services and comprehensive ...

TRENTON, NJ – N.J. Transit riders have faced incessant delays and poor service over the course of the year, and that has led many to come to the same conclusion as some Republican lawmakers: commuters deserve refunds.

“New Jersey Transit needs to be held accountable,” said Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco (R-Morris).  “The problems seem to be getting worse ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – A 52-year-old Hillsborough man has been charged with at least three bank robberies in central New Jersey over the past month, and may face additional charges as a police investigation continues in adjoining counties and ...

UNION - The Union Public Library will host a Medicare information session on Tuesday, November 27th at 12 pm. Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 will take place October 15th through December 7th. A SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Providers) representative from SAGE Eldercare will be in the library to answer questions about upcoming changes to next year’s plans. SHIP Counselors ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ - The American Hiking Society established Take A Hike Day, each year falling on Nov. 17, as a way to encourage families and individuals to get outside, and to connect with nature. 

Freewalkers, a non-profit walking group, is challenging people to collectively hike 1,000 miles or more this Saturday to observe Take A Hike Day, and you're invited.

Locally, Freewalkers ...

SUMMIT, NJ - The Project SEARCH program at Overlook Medical Center which, since launching in 2016, has seen 15 out of 18 interns securing competitive employment in the community, will be hosting an open house event for prospective students and families on December 12, from 7 - 8:30 p.m, at the hospital.

Attendees wil learn more about one of New ...

For more than 30 years, Union County residents have gained personal growth through community service as volunteers with the Union County Rape Crisis Center. New volunteers are welcome to join now and receive a free training course that qualifies them to serve with the Rape Crisis Center as confidential advocates for victims of sexual violence.

The Rape Crisis Center began in 1984 as a ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - How does a town honor its veterans? If Springfield has any say, the answer involves putting up banners recognizing citizens in town who fought in wars from the American revolution all the way up through the war on terror.

The banners are currently located on Mountain Avenue near the intersection with S. Springfield Avenue, and in Veteran's Memorial Park, at the ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Though the rain came down in sheets on Sat, Oct 27th due to incoming Tropical Storm Oscar, that did not dampen the spirits of the patrons of the 4th annual Taste of Operation Warm Heart, a fundraiser to benefit the emergency winter sheltering program for the homeless, run by the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless (ECHH).

“Operation Warm Heart is a ...