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Sawyer Melick received 3 nominations for the appointment from Congressman Tom Malinowski, Senator Cory Booker and Senator Bob Menendez.
The festival will include hatchet tossing, boardwalk-style games, bounce houses, live music and a selection of beer, wine and spirits.
Nominate your Pet for Scotch Plains-Fanwood's Pet of the Week and winners will receive 20 percent off any single item in Dukes's Pet Den.
Nominate your pet for Hillsborough's Pet of the Week and winners receive a free bag of Fromm pet food from Amwell Pet Supply.
Nominate your pet and winners will get a digital gift card for a free pet wash from In-N-Out Dog Pet Services.
Nominate your pet for Basking Ridge's Pet of the Week and winners will get a free treat bag from Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming!
Nominate your pet for Warren's Pet of the Week and winners will get a free treat bag from Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming!
Nominate your pet for Bridgewater's Pet of the Week and winners will get a free treat bag from Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming!
The library branch in Hillsborough will remain open Friday.
After some delays, the restaurant, which took over the former Zinburger in Bridgewater, has announced an opening date. See when:
The Recreation Department will be amending their guidance to state children are not going to be mandated to wear masks in the outdoors.
Dr. Brian Rosenblatt nearly died multiple times, was placed in a medically induced coma due to COVID-19. Yet he stands victorious today.
Social Justice Matters, Inc. selected designs by 2 Scotch Plains-Fanwood students and 1 from Summit for its Juneteenth celebration.
"What has been the most difficult decision has turned out to be the easiest with the love and support from all of you," said JoAnn Pantano.
The chase began in Garwood and ended in Westfield with a crash and no driver to be found. Police are asking the public for help.
Bernards Township Police will most likely set up extra enforcement on July 4th using the grant money.
A vehicle parade will be held on Thursday at 4 p.m. to celebrate local graduates. Drivers should expect delays in the area.
Montgomery Police are searching for a dark-colored SUV with a New Jersey plate, which is wanted for hitting a woman walking in the township.
Caroline "Carol" Tarrazi nee Tamburin died at age 94 on Wednesday, June 9, surrounded by family in her home.
New Jersey was named the "Best State to Live in for 2021," according to one new study.
