By TAPINTO SUMMIT STAFF
May 19, 2022SUMMIT, NJ — One person died, and another victim was flown by helicopter after a tractor trailer crash shut down Route 24 east Thursday afternoon, according to the City of Summit Fire Department.
At about 2 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a multiple vehicle crash on Route 24 east near mile marker 9, the fire department announced. Five cars and a tractor trailer were ...
By MAYOR SHELLEY BRINDLE
May 25, 2022This week the Town Council voted to approve a redevelopment agreement that would allow for a 60-unit apartment project at Prospect Street and Ferris Place, known as the Sophia, to move forward. The developer must still go to the Planning Board to obtain site plan approval at a future public hearing.
I recognize that this development has sparked intense interest, so I would like to ...
By AMANDA COMO
May 23, 2022Hello Westfield and especially Ward 1 residents.
My name is Amanda Como, and I’m writing today to share my concern regarding the Prospect & Ferris Sophia project.
Like thousands of you, I too have been following along as the approval process has unfolded for this development.
Most recently I attended a backyard Q&A at Councilwoman Habgood’s home, have tuned in ...
By UNION COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
May 25, 2022“The Union County Board of County Commissioners share our sentiments of sorrow and sadness over yesterday’s unspeakable tragedy in the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. It is extremely difficult to comprehend the horrible and violent actions of people, and even more so when directed at - what should be - a safe space. Violence on this scale at a school is almost impossible to ...
By JOHN MOONEY
WESTFIELD, NJ -- Holy Trinity School in Westfield held its annual May Crowning ceremony honoring Mary, the Blessed Mother, on Friday, May 20, 2022.
Second-graders attended dressed in their first communion dresses and suites, while the soon-to-graduate eighth grade class came in jackets and ties and dresses, as well.
Since 1916, Holy Trinity School (336 1st St, ...
By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
Warmer weather is here, and for many people that means exercising outside, playing sports and enjoying family time. But if your winter was a quiet one, returning to activity too quickly can lead to injuries. So how can you tell the difference between a sprained ankle and something that requires a trip to a specialist? In this Community Conversation, James C. Wittig, MD, Chairman of the Department ...
By THADDEUS GRABOWY
Teresa Maegerlein, Broker-Associate in the Morristown office, is dedicated to getting her clients results! Her career in real estate began in 2004. Before getting into real estate, Teresa worked on Wall Street and her financial background has proven invaluable in her current work. As useful as her hard-earned savvy has been, she knows that the most important skill for a successful business is ...
By SUSAN MASSA BROKER ASSOCIATE KELLER WILLIAMS PREMIER PROPERTIES 908-400-0778
Provided by Susan Massa Broker Associate 908-400-0778. Keeping you up to date.
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By MARIA SIKOUTRIS DI IORIO
Prom can be one of the most exciting times for your teenager, but at the same time, one of the most stressful. It can also be very stressful for parents as they prepare themselves to accept that their teenager is graduating and soon going away to school, while planning a weekend away after prom night. Going to the shore for the weekend or somewhere overnight has become more of the ...
By SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL
METUCHEN, NJ -- There was very little doubt in Aayush Agnihotri’s mind when it came to choosing where he wanted to attend high school. Aside from the wide array of academic offerings and extracurricular activities, there was a deeper connection to Saint Joseph High School that only a select few understand - the legacy connection.
After seeing his older brother, Aniket (Saint ...
By RUDY BRANDL
EDISON, NJ --Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison created a wonderful array of art to display at last week’s first in-person Middle School Art Show since 2019.
Miss Tanda Tucker’s students presented a variety of works, including Illuminate Letters, Zentangle Shadow Portraits, Quote 1/2 Portrait Paintings, Cubist Self-Portraits, ...
By MARY ANN MCGANN, WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School students continue to be honored for academic and artistic achievements in recognition of their hard work and dedication to furthering their education.
Eleventh grader Mattia Butera will attend the Governor's School of Engineering and Technology this summer at Rutgers University. As a selected Governor's Scholar, he will take four ...
By MARY KATE SANTULLI
Ever wonder how some people seem to get so many things done in a short period of time? Well, they probably know the secret to quickly manifesting their goals. There are tons of books out there on manifesting, but the truth is, you only need to be in tune with your own body to really achieve your goals and dreams.
In the above video, I give you some tips on how to super ...
By MARLA ITZKIN, WESTFIELD AREA YMCA
National Water Safety Month is in May and is a kick-off for the summer season. This is the perfect time for parents and caregivers to reinforce the importance of water safety and equip kids and adults with the essential skills to keep them safe in and around water.
As “America’s Swim Instructor,” the YMCA teaches more than 1 million children invaluable water safety and ...
By UNION COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Union County residents with old metal gutters, fencing, or appliances to dispose can bring these items and more to free scrap metal recycling drop-off sites in June. The scrap metal recycling program is sponsored by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and takes place twice each month from April to November.
“This countywide program helps to fill a service gap in some Union ...
By ADAM DARSKY, TAPINTO DIRECTOR OF CONTENT
MILLBURN, NJ — Thomas Kang is the new owner/publisher of TAPinto Millburn/Short Hills, TAPinto Springfield, TAPinto Verona/Cedar Grove, TAPinto West Essex and TAPinto West Orange. He took over the local news and digital marketing platforms on March 1, 2022.
Kang, who grew up in the Philadelphia area, moved to New Jersey about two years ago. He's also lived in ...
By LIZ KEILL
CHATHAM, NJ — This delightful play, set in Yorkshire, England, lends a risque air to the Women’s Institutes at a local church parish.
The play and film were based on a true story of middle-aged women who were seeking a fundraising idea for Leukemia Research.
They’re desperate to find a way to support their charities and somehow come up with the idea of ...
By TAPINTO STAFF
May 24, 2022NEW JERSEY — The average price of a gallon of unleaded gas in New Jersey didn't go up in the past 24 hours.
But the price didn't go down, either.
AAA says the average price of a gallon of unleaded in New Jersey is $4.77 on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The price is 12 cents higher than last week, 67 cents higher than last month and $1.71 higher than this time last ...