CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove residents are taking to social media to question why a man was permitted to attend the Cedar Grove Community Pool since being arrested on child pornography charges early in the summer.  After an article on TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove, Cedar Grove Resident Arrested on Child Pornography Charges, alerted them to the arrest of Jonathan E. Trumble, which occurred ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - According to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, a Cedar Grove resident was arrested on child pornography charges in early July.

Katherine Carter, Public Information Officer for the Prosecutor's Office, confirmed to TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove that Jonathan Trumble, 37, was arrested on July 2.  

According to Carter, Trumble is charged with knowingly ...

NEWARK, NJ – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, announced today that Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Monique Beaucejour, 46, of Bloomfield has been charged with reckless manslaughter for causing the death of 85-year-old Fannie McClain.

McClain, who previously lived in Bloomfield, was a resident at the Waterview Nursing Home located at 536 Ridge Road in Cedar ...

NUTLEY, NJ - 14 New Jersey high school students graduated from the Medical Internship Navigating Diversity & Science (MINDS) Program. at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University on Thursday Aug. 22. The 14 students were chosen from a pool of almost 300 applicants to the internship program, now in its second year.

Paola Tenezaca, a rising senior at Hackensack ...

VERONA, NJ - Verona Board of Education members Jim Day and Glenn Elliott are running for reelection in a contested race, and they are challenged by Sara Drappi and Lynn Halsey.  The election will take place on November 5.  TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove will run a series of articles leading up to the election, the first of which is a brief overview of each candidate (listed in alphabetical ...

VERONA, NJ - Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders named Verona Superintendent Dr. Rui Dionisio the 2019-2020 Superintendent of the Year for Essex County. 

Dr. Dionisio, who is also a resident of Verona, has served as the Verona Superintendent of Schools since 2014.  He is known for being a highly effective, collaborative leader who maintains a caring approach ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Heading into the 2019 season the Cedar Grove girls soccer team is looking to make their own mark on the program’s history.

    “One of our goals is winning the first round of our State Tournament because it’s something that hasn’t been done and we’re looking to get over that hump,” said Head Coach Thomas ...

VERONA, NJ - The Verona girls soccer team hopes a combination of youth and experience will result in a successful 2019 season.  

    “It’s a challenge, but it’s exciting when you get a handful of new girls coming in and you get to build something around them,” said Head Coach Kerrin Goosman. 

    In a year where several key ...

VERONA, NJ - Verona Youth Basketball has announced that the Third Annual Summer HoopFest will take place on August 31 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Verona High School parking lot.  Students from Verona in grades 1-8 are eligible to play, and the entrance fee is $30.

HoopFest is a 3 on 3 event with pool play and playoff rounds. There will be winners for ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Last week the Cedar Grove Town Council, along with representatives from surrounding towns, met with DOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti to review the lack of paving progress on Pompton Avenue.

The township wants to clearly designate the downtown section of Pompton Avenue as one lane in both directions to improve safety and walkability in the area.

VERONA, NJ - The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit's food pantry is asking the community to consider donating the following items, which are in high demand and short supply: peanut butter, jelly, crackers, coffee, breakfast/snack bars, and mayonnaise.  Donations can be dropped off in the 24-hour bin located just outside the parking lot door of the Church building, 36 ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove residents Joe and Giselle Mongiello are asking for support for the second annual NICU STRONG Walk on September 15 at Van Saun Park in Paramus.  Founded by the Mongiellos, money raised through the walk will be donated for the vital equipment and patient and family needs of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Hackensack Meridian Health Joseph M.

MONTCLAIR, NJ - Montclair parents are raising concerns about whether an anti-gun violence mural painted by recent Montclair High School graduates is appropriate for children to see.

The new mural entitled, "Never Again," located under the train trestle on Chestnut Street, has sparked debate among neighbors, who think the images may be too graphic for students to ...

VERONA, NJ - For more than 35 years, the Friends of the Verona Library have been running book sales to support the library’s programs for children, teens and adults.  Over the last two years, the $5-A-Bag book sale has taken place at the end of the summer, and this year’s event will be on August 26-27 on the lower level of the library from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.  All book ...

VERONA, NJ - Verona's 23rd Annual Fair in the Square is now accepting applicants.  The Fair takes place on Saturday, December 7 from 12:00 through 5:00 p.m. at the Verona Civic Center in front of Town Hall at H.B. Whitehorne Middle School. 

The 23nd annual festival for Verona and its surrounding communities celebrates the upcoming holiday season with crafters, ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Last week the Cedar Grove Town Council, along with representatives from surrounding towns, met with DOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti to review the lack of paving progress on Pompton Avenue.

The township wants to clearly designate the downtown section of Pompton Avenue as one lane in both directions to improve safety and walkability in the area.

VERONA, NJ — The Township of Verona wants residents to be aware of a warning issued by Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) company regarding a scam that could potentially affect them as customers.

The township shared a statement issued by PSE&G on Wednesday notifying New Jersey municipalities that scammers recently spoofed one of the company’s phone ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove police and fire departments responded to a report of a fire at 1:50 p.m. Thursday inside New Kitchen Restaurant on Bowden Road. Upon arrival, officers found fire coming from the roof and evacuated the building.

According to reports, firefighters were able to contain the fire, which began to spread next door into Lucy's Dry Cleaners.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The number of humpback whale sightings in New York City and northern New Jersey has increased dramatically in recent years, by more than 500%, as a result of warmer and cleaner waters, raising the risk of dangerous interactions between the huge marine mammals and humans, according to a Rutgers University-New Brunswick researcher.

The increase in sightings near one of the ...

NUTLEY, NJ - 14 New Jersey high school students graduated from the Medical Internship Navigating Diversity & Science (MINDS) Program. at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University on Thursday Aug. 22. The 14 students were chosen from a pool of almost 300 applicants to the internship program, now in its second year.

Paola Tenezaca, a rising senior at Hackensack ...

Legislation requiring public facilities and offices to provide on-site lactation rooms was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy Thursday.

The legislation requires the New Jersey Department of Health to provide information about lactation room availability and the New Jersey Department of Education to provide information on lactation policies in schools.

Primary sponsors of the legislation ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove residents Joe and Giselle Mongiello are asking for support for the second annual NICU STRONG Walk on September 15 at Van Saun Park in Paramus.  Founded by the Mongiellos, money raised through the walk will be donated for the vital equipment and patient and family needs of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Hackensack Meridian Health Joseph M.

A bit of grooming and care will keep your flower gardens looking their best throughout the hot summer months and into fall.

Remove the flower stems of salvias, veronicas and similar flowers as the blooms begin to fade. Use a pruner or sharp garden scissors and cut just above the first set of leaves or above the side shoots where new flower buds are forming.

Cut back flopping perennials like ...

Don’t let fall or potentially frosty temperatures stop you from enjoying garden-fresh produce. Extend the nutritional value and homegrown flavor into your fall and early winter meals with the help of short season crops and season extending strategies.

Lettuce, spinach, radishes, turnips, and beets are quick to mature from seed to harvest.  Plus, the cooler temperatures enhance their ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove residents are taking to social media to question why a man was permitted to attend the Cedar Grove Community Pool since being arrested on child pornography charges early in the summer.  After an article on TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove, Cedar Grove Resident Arrested on Child Pornography Charges, alerted them to the arrest of Jonathan E. Trumble, which occurred ...

CEDAR GROVE, NJ - According to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, a Cedar Grove resident was arrested on child pornography charges in early July.

Katherine Carter, Public Information Officer for the Prosecutor's Office, confirmed to TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove that Jonathan Trumble, 37, was arrested on July 2.  

According to Carter, Trumble is charged with knowingly ...

VERONA, NJ - The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit's food pantry is asking the community to consider donating the following items, which are in high demand and short supply: peanut butter, jelly, crackers, coffee, breakfast/snack bars, and mayonnaise.  Donations can be dropped off in the 24-hour bin located just outside the parking lot door of the Church building, 36 ...

CAPE MAY, NJ — Nestled at the tip of New Jersey's peninsula, Cape May offers a little something for every vacationer — from history buffs and beach lovers to foodies and outdoor enthusiasts.

Cape May has a long history dating back to its original inhabitants, the Kechemeche tribe. As early as the 18th century, Cape May began its reputation as a top seashore resort. Today, it ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ –  Dusk is when the bats come out! Nine species of bats call New Jersey home, and many can be seen flying around your neighborhood at dusk. To help you identify which species of bat you’re looking at, Morristown National Historical Park is offering two free evening Bat Walk programs.

The next Bat Walk will be offered 7:30-9:30 pm ...

LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - It is hard to believe, but summer is quickly coming to an end. I checked the weather report for the upcoming week, and it looks like it will be a hot one. That should keep the water temperatures high and our fishing action also hot.

This warm water will provide us with the appearance of those fish from the south that are often not found in our area waters. I am ...