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Vehicle Fire Closes Right Lane of I-78 in Warren
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Unofficial Election Results of the Warren Township Referendum Are.....
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WHRHS Boys Basketball: Watchung Hills Bounces Bridgewater, 61-32
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WHRHS Girls Basketball: Watchung Hills Tops Bridgewater, 51-35
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Warren Township To Vote on Referendum Tuesday, Jan. 22
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RVCC Features Students' Artwork
By TAPINTO STAFF
January 21, 2019BRANCHBURG, NJ - Raritan Valley Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Department will present: I.S. + I.A.D., an exhibition of work by RVCC independent study students and current students and alumni from the Interior Architecture and Design program, Jan. 22-Feb. 8, in the Art Gallery on the RVCC campus.
An artists’ talk will be held Friday, Jan. 25, from 5-6 p.m., in the ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ _ A traditional event for students in the Somerset Hills area, the 16th annual GFWC Junior Woman's Club of the Somerset Hills Spelling Bee is signing up participants for this year's event, scheduled for Jan. 23 (Jan. 30 snow date).
The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)'s local Junior Women's Club is again inviting all Bernardsville, ...
By ZACH NEMCEK
January 23, 2019WATCHUNG, NJ - The Watchung Borough Council voted unanimously to approve all volunteer appointments at its last meeting except tthose to the Watchung Library Advisory Committee. The six-member Watchung Library Advisory Committee has three seats up for grabs and the council voted 4-2 to table Mayor Keith Balla’s nominations of Anette Von Brandis, Eileen Dicken and Tamara Benc for ...
BERNARDS TWP., NJ - Anxiety, a topic that has on the front burner for local students and their parents for several years, is the subject of "Angst," a film to be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at Ridge High School's Performing Arts Center.
The movie is part of a widespread effort to raise awareness about anxiety. A question and answer session ...
Warren, NJ Local News
By BRENDA NEMCEK
January 22, 2019NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It started with demolition. And now construction has begun on the new Wawa at the former location of Fabricland on Route 22 at Wilson Avenue.
After 57 years in North Plainfield, Fabricland and their sister company, Metropolitan Window Fashions relocated in 2018 down the road in Green Brook. They have been in business for 85 years, continuously owned by the same ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – With the freezing temperatures upon us, experts state that several key factors play an important role in maintaining a warm and safe home throughout the long, cold winter.
“Maintenance is keep when it comes to your home running safely and efficiently,” said Mike Iarrapino, owner of Edison Heating and Cooling. “Ensuring that your home is air ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Tour of Somerville, which draws over 1,000 cyclists and thousands of spectators from the region and around the world to the downtown district Memorial Day weekend is the winner of the “Tourism Champion” category in the Salute to Tourism Awards which will be presented Jan. 18th at the Bridgewater Marriott.
Sponsored by the Somerset County Business ...
By BRENDA NEMCEK
January 22, 2019
WARREN, NJ - Unofficial results are in. With 100 percent of the districts reported, results are in favor of the referendum, with 806 votes for and 185 votes against. 991 of 12,821 registered voters turned out to vote. All vote totals and results are unofficial until certified by election officials.
The unofficial results do not include mail-in or ...
WARREN, NJ - Warren Township residents will vote on Jan. 22 to decide the future of a $6.5 million Warren Township school referendum. With voter support, the state will provide approximately $2.2 million of aid for capital projects, which include boiler and pump replacements, HVAC upgrades, and partial window and roof replacement, with the remainder to be ...
By BRENDA NEMCEK
January 22, 2019
WARREN, NJ - Unofficial results are in. With 100 percent of the districts reported, results are in favor of the referendum, with 806 votes for and 185 votes against. 991 of 12,821 registered voters turned out to vote. All vote totals and results are unofficial until certified by election officials.
The unofficial results do not include mail-in or ...
WARREN, NJ - Warren Township residents will vote on Jan. 22 to decide the future of a $6.5 million Warren Township school referendum. With voter support, the state will provide approximately $2.2 million of aid for capital projects, which include boiler and pump replacements, HVAC upgrades, and partial window and roof replacement, with the remainder to be ...
By ROBBIE KENNEY
January 21, 2019TRENTON, N.J. – Hungry customers won’t have to look far for restaurants that serve Jersey Fresh foods. A bill (A1039) sponsored by Assemblyman Parker Space requiring the state’s tourism division to publish on its website information about farm-to-table restaurants was signed this month by the governor.
“People are more health conscious today and are looking ...
SPARTA, NJ – Stop & Shop has announced a recall by Perdue Foods, LLC of approximately 68,244 pounds of ready to eat chicken nugget products. The action comes after three people filed complaints of finding wood in the food according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The nuggets were produced on October 25, 2018: 22 oz plastic bag packages of frozen “PERDUE ...
TRENTON, NJ—SNAP recipients in New Jersey will be receiving their February benefits early because of the continued federal government shutdown.
The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced today that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who received a SNAP benefit in January and were scheduled to receive the benefit again in February will receive them on ...
By JENNIFER DERICKS
January 20, 2019WARREN, NJ – Sunday night, January 20 at approximately 11:41 p.m. a total eclipse of the moon will be visible, weather permitting. Because the moon will nearly be in perigee, or the closest to the earth in it’s orbit, it will be a “supermoon.”
According to Spaceweather.com, in perigee the moon appears nearly eight percent wider than the average full moon. ...
BERNARDS TWP., NJ - The 27th annual Nature Through a Child's Eye exhibit of Somerset County elementary students' art with an environmental theme, will be on display through Feb. 3 at the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (EEC) in Basking Ridge, with receptions this weekend for the student artists from 13 schools.
The theme this year is ...
By JOY KALFUS
January 10, 2019WARREN, NJ - Warren Girl Scout Troop 65025 is on a mission to help people in need get access to much-needed eyeglasses and to raise awareness about the importance of children’s eye health.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, 25% of kids with a correctable vision problem do not have access ...
By TAPINTO SOMERVILLE STAFF
January 21, 2019SOMERVILLE, NJ - Citing its centralized location, easy access to highways and proximity to the Somerville train station, New Jersey Rep.Tom Malinowski (D-7th) has opened a temporary district office in Somerville at 58 E. Main St. to handle constituent needs.
The flagship District Office will be located at 75-77 N Bridge St. Somerville. The facility is currently undergoing construction which ...
WARREN, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency effective at noon on Saturday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, predicting "total snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch possible."
The storm watch from the NWS also ...
By KATHY LLOYD
January 21, 2019SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - Weather forecasters are calling for freezing temperatures which can be very dangerous to pets.
NJ State Law says dogs cannot be outside if temperatures are below 34 degrees without proper shelter (insulated, elevated, heated). Keep your pets safe and avoid getting a fine by bringing your pets indoors any time the temperature drops.
For information ...
BERNARDS TWP., NJ - Anxiety, a topic that has on the front burner for local students and their parents for several years, is the subject of "Angst," a film to be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at Ridge High School's Performing Arts Center.
The movie is part of a widespread effort to raise awareness about anxiety. A question and answer session ...
By JENNIFER DERICKS
January 20, 2019WARREN, NJ – Sunday night, January 20 at approximately 11:41 p.m. a total eclipse of the moon will be visible, weather permitting. Because the moon will nearly be in perigee, or the closest to the earth in it’s orbit, it will be a “supermoon.”
According to Spaceweather.com, in perigee the moon appears nearly eight percent wider than the average full moon. ...
WARREN, NJ - The snow was a bust but the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch through Sunday afternoon. Rain, heavy at times, will continue to about noon on Sunday. In the afternoon, temperatures are forecasted to drop to around 25 and remain below freezing for the rest of the day and into Monday.
These temperature drops produce a condition called 'Black ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – With the freezing temperatures upon us, experts state that several key factors play an important role in maintaining a warm and safe home throughout the long, cold winter.
“Maintenance is keep when it comes to your home running safely and efficiently,” said Mike Iarrapino, owner of Edison Heating and Cooling. “Ensuring that your home is air ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
January 21, 2019BOUND BROOK, NJ – A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has led to the arrest of a Bound Brook man who has been charged with 2nd degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for the distribution of child pornography and 3rd degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for the possession of child pornography, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H.
FLEMINGTON, NJ – A man guilty of what the county prosecutor calls a “heinous murder” has been re-sentenced to state prison after an order from the state’s Superior Court Appellate Division.
Gary Passarelli, 45, formerly of North Plainfield, had been found guilty of the 2013 murder of John H. Niko of Raritan Township.
In May, 2013, Raritan Township police found ...
By TAPINTO WARREN STAFF
January 23, 2019
WARREN, NJ - The right lane of I-78 eastbound is closed following a fully engulfed vehicle in the right shoulder between Exit 36 and Exit 40 in Warren Township.
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The left lane of Route 22 is blocked following a motor vehicle crash at North Drive on Sunday evening, authorities said.
WATCHUNG, NJ - Due to utility work, Hillcrest Road will be alternating traffic near Spencer Lane, Watchung police advised on Thursday morning. Expect delays in the area.
By BRENDA NEMCEK
January 22, 2019NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It started with demolition. And now construction has begun on the new Wawa at the former location of Fabricland on Route 22 at Wilson Avenue.
After 57 years in North Plainfield, Fabricland and their sister company, Metropolitan Window Fashions relocated in 2018 down the road in Green Brook. They have been in business for 85 years, continuously owned by the same ...
By TAP INTO SOMERVILLE STAFF
January 14, 2019SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will end their association with Immaculate Conception School and Immaculata High School after 61 years and will be reassigned to other responsibilities at the end of the school year.
The Sisters had met with Msgr. Seamus F. Brennan last month to inform him of their decision, which was based on numbers – too few ...
By JAKE NEMCEK
January 22, 2019WARREN, NJ - Michael Bressler led all scorers with 23 points and four three-pointers as Watchung Hills dominated Bridgewater-Raritan on Tuesday, 61-32.
Chad Martini sank 15 points, Trevor Bokach chipped in nine points and Pat Stefurak added seven points for the Warriors.
“We did what we had to do tonight, “ said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “Coach McAteer threw a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Juniors Alexa Santo and Scarlett Glasser-Nehls led the scoring for the Warriors with 15 and 14 points, respectively and Mahogany Jenkins recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds as the Watchung Hills Girls Basketball team topped the Panthers in Bridgewater, 51-35.
Meghan Ball paced Bridgewater-Raritan with 19 points.
Watchung Hills improves to 7-5 and ...
WARREN, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency effective at noon on Saturday.
Due to the State of Emergency, the following Watchung Hills games are now cancelled: boys freshmen basketball at GL, boys and girls swimming at Montgomery and Wrestling tri match at home. Check with coaches for practice times.
The National Weather ...
By ZACH NEMCEK
January 23, 2019WATCHUNG, NJ - The Watchung Borough Council voted unanimously to approve all volunteer appointments at its last meeting except tthose to the Watchung Library Advisory Committee. The six-member Watchung Library Advisory Committee has three seats up for grabs and the council voted 4-2 to table Mayor Keith Balla’s nominations of Anette Von Brandis, Eileen Dicken and Tamara Benc for ...
BOUND BROOK, NJ – A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has led to the arrest of a Bound Brook man who has been charged with 2nd degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for the distribution of child pornography and 3rd degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for the possession of child pornography, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H.
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Citing its centralized location, easy access to highways and proximity to the Somerville train station, New Jersey Rep.Tom Malinowski (D-7th) has opened a temporary district office in Somerville at 58 E. Main St. to handle constituent needs.
The flagship District Office will be located at 75-77 N Bridge St. Somerville. The facility is currently undergoing construction which ...
WATCHUNG, NJ - The Watchung Borough Board of Education voted on Wednesday to approve $14,790 to address “the Asbestos Situation at Bayberry Elementary School.”
Interim Superintendent of the Watchung Borough School District, Stephanie Bilenker, was notified of the existence of asbestos tiles in room C-124 at the Bayberry Elementary School earlier this month and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Longtime member Jim Walsh has been named Grand Marshal of the annual Main Street St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 10 by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Division of Somerset County.
A dinner and reception to honor the Grand Marshal will be held Friday, Feb. 8 at the Somerset Columbus Club, 495 E. Main St., from 7-10 p.m.
Walsh was born and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Parents and their teenage sons and daughters are invited to a frank and open discussion on the ramifications of drug abuse and ways to prevent it at the Somerville YMCA from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30.
The event is free and open to the community; the Y is located at 2 Green Street on the corner of North Bridge Street.
Parents and teens will discuss the ...
By BRENDA NEMCEK
January 19, 2019
WARREN, NJ - Warren Township residents will vote on a “ No Tax Impact” Referendum on Jan. 22. Voters in Warren Township will decide the future of a $6.5 million zero-tax impact referendum that allows for a combination of the District’s capital reserves and state aid for ZERO TAX IMPACT as a result of the referendum. With voter support, the state will provide ...
WARREN, NJ - Watchung Hills Regional High School and all sending districts will have a 2-hour delayed opening, January 18, 2019, due to inclement weather and poor road conditions.
In Warren, AM Preschool and AlphaBest Before Care are cancelled. The schedule is as follows:
ALT 10:10 AM
Central 10:50 AM
Mt. Horeb 10:50 AM
Woodland 10:50 ...
By BRENDA NEMCEK
January 18, 2019WARREN, NJ - Watchung Hills Regional High School and all sending districts will have a 2-hour delayed opening, January 18, 2019, due to inclement weather and poor road conditions.
In Warren, AM Preschool and AlphaBest Before Care are cancelled. The schedule is as follows:
ALT 10:10 AM
Central 10:50 AM
Mt. Horeb 10:50 AM
Woodland 10:50 ...
WARREN, NJ - The first Warren Township Board of Education meeting of 2019 was held with two of the three new members sworn in, a board president and vice-president named, and the upcoming referendum vote discussed.
For entry into the minutes, Business Administrator Pat Leonhardt provided the Somerset County Clerk certified results of the Annual School Election, held on November 6, ...
By JAKE NEMCEK
January 22, 2019WARREN, NJ - Michael Bressler led all scorers with 23 points and four three-pointers as Watchung Hills dominated Bridgewater-Raritan on Tuesday, 61-32.
Chad Martini sank 15 points, Trevor Bokach chipped in nine points and Pat Stefurak added seven points for the Warriors.
“We did what we had to do tonight, “ said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “Coach McAteer threw a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Juniors Alexa Santo and Scarlett Glasser-Nehls led the scoring for the Warriors with 15 and 14 points, respectively and Mahogany Jenkins recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds as the Watchung Hills Girls Basketball team topped the Panthers in Bridgewater, 51-35.
Meghan Ball paced Bridgewater-Raritan with 19 points.
Watchung Hills improves to 7-5 and ...
WARREN, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency effective at noon on Saturday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, predicting "total snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch possible."
The storm watch from the NWS also ...
