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April 1, 2024

As daylight lingers longer and temperatures begin to rise, it’s evident that spring is on its way. Spring is generally a busy season for real estate, as homes hit the market after a hunkered-down winter and ahead of summer fun. In many places, winter weather can take a toll on the exterior of a ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A sophomore from Paramus will perform at The Yard on College Avenue during the April 9 COMMchella Music Festival. (This date is a change due to weather.) Rutgers student Jake Thistle is two years away from earning his dual degree in Communication/Journalism and Media Studies.

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Add a warm, cozy feel to this year’s gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing, community, and collaboration. Consider including this color in your garden to convey these emotions or as a ...

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TRENTON, NJ -- A court decision issued by U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi on Friday has effectively upended the decades-long system under which candidates for office compete to receive the "county line" for their respective party's support in a primary election.  The court case was initiated ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — A borough man is now charged with murder in the death of his 9-year-old son, whose burned body was found inside a car intentionally set ablaze in a parking lot at Sayreville War Memorial High School, authorities said. Manuel Rivera, 43, is charged with first-degree murder, ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – After a huge downpour, Montville residents were very happy to see that Sunday, March 24’s Egg Hunt went on as planned at the Community Park. Hundreds of families came out on a seasonably sunny day to celebrate the day. This year, two Easter bunnies arrived on a rescue truck ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County Vocational School District (MCVSD) Superintendent Scott Moffitt, who is leaving after 20 years of service to the district, was honored recently by the Morris County’s Board of County Commissioners. The board presented Moffit with a framed Resolution of ...

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Willie Nelson's annual Fourth of July Picnic, which reached its 50th year in 2023 and is almost always held in Texas, will celebrate Independence Day on Camden's waterfront this summer. Nelson, who turns 91 in April, wanted to be close to Philadelphia for this year's picnic, which will be held ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – About 75 people gathered for the interfaith Iftar dinner that the Montville United Methodist Church hosted on March 20, sponsored by Peace Islands Institute, its fourth time holding the event. “We had representation from the two churches I serve (Montville UMC & Boonton UMC), ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — Elizabeth Tartakovsky, a Livingston High School Class of 2018 graduate and recent Harvard alumna, is heading to Paris this summer after qualifying to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games as a fencer in the Women’s Saber Individual & Team event. According to USA ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Apologize and resign. That was the message from many individuals who said they were offended by Councilwoman Paula Gilligan's meme she recently posted on Instagram. The meme: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship. Happy ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - The Township has advised residents that it will be starting its annual water hydrant flushing on April 1. This process takes place yearly to remove accumulated sediment from the Township's water mains and comply with NJ DEP regulations that require all Township hydrants be inspected ...

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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Tuesday's Mega Millions $1.13 billion jackpot was won by a single ticket sold in New Jersey, and was confirmed by NJ Lottery that the lucky winner bought it here in Neptune Township.  At Wednesday's press conference at ShopRite Liquor #781 (2200 Rt 66, Neptune Township), New ...

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Morristown, NJ– Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center announced the treatment of its first patient using the new Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System – a breakthrough technology that uses pulsed electric fields to treat patients with persistent atrial fibrillation ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Locals are calling for the resignation of Councilwoman Paula Gilligan after an Instagram post that some believed mocked the Christian holiday of Easter. Gilligan posted the following on Instagram: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township Health Department presents the Health Department Fair and Blood Screening, Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Montville Senior House. Blood Screen ($22) includes: Chemistry Panel Lipid Panel Complete Blood Count with ...

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March is National Nutrition Month! Breakfast is often praised as the most important meal of the day — and for good reason. According to Atlantic Health Stystem, breakfast kickstarts your metabolism, replenishes your energy and sets the tone for the day. But not all breakfasts are created ...

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CARTERET, NJ — Savnoor Kaur’s keen artistic vision turned trash into treasure. This 17-year-old Carteret High School junior’s art class creation – a stunning gown made entirely of recyclable “junk” – took Savnor all the way to the French Riviera. That’s where this smart, lovely teen made her ...

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Hop into savings at Metro Pet Supply's Advance Easter Sale this Saturday, March 30th! Enjoy 15% off all purchases. Mark your calendars and do not miss out on this egg-citing offer! Visit us at 19 Main Road in Montville, NJ to talk to our knowledgeable staff about your pet's needs. You can ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - Cedar Hill Elementary School helped bring a district-wide musical to the stage this winter. THE LION KING JR was performed live on stage by eighteen students from the five elementary schools in the Montville Township Public Schools district. All roles were performed by students in ...

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Starbucks branded gift sets are being recalled due to burn and laceration hazards, announced Nestle USA. The mugs were included in the 2023 Holiday Starbucks branded Gift Sets.  According to the recall, the mugs can overheat or break when microwaved or filled with extremely hot liquid, posing ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - USA Today has named Morristown as one of the finalists for the "Best Small Town in the Northeast."  Voters can choose between 20 towns for their favorite. From the nominees, three are from New Jersey. The nominees are: Bar Harbor, Maine Cape May NJ Chester, ...

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OCEAN GROVE, NJ — The recently rebuilt Ocean Grove Pier, which cost $1.3 million was only operational for less than nine months and will continue to remain closed for safety reasons after suffering damages in October and December 2023.  The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, the group that ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - The Montville Township Historical Society kicked off its first recorded Oral History interview on March 14, with help from Lazar students, and teachers, Caitlin Mosera, and Richard Crescente. Toby Cohen, who has taught at Lazar Middle School as a math teacher for fifty years, was ...

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Get in on the fun! Montville Township Women's Club is proud to announce that the Montville Township Town-wide Garage Sale is hosting this annual event on June 1-2, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- rain or shine.  If you are a resident of Montville Township (which includes Montville, Towaco and ...

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Silvia Bonaccorsi, Lisa Motisi, and Sally Novak, owners of RE/MAX Neighborhood Properties, are proud to announce the sales associate(s) who achieved a spot on the RE/MAX Top 100 Producers in the Northeast Region of New Jersey.  The report is generated monthly by RE/MAX Headquarters.  There are over ...

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MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - A robbery occurred at the Morris Plain's Sephora store within the Kohls Department store on Sunday January 28, 2024, said police. The robbery took place around 7:14pm, they said. Morris Plains Police are asking for help identifying the individuals responsible for the ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – A 266-unit age-restricted development to be located near the entrance to 287 south on Route 202 which was approved by the Montville Township Zoning Board in September of 2023 is currently under litigation – with an interesting twist. The Montville Township Committee is suing both ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – A karate academy owner faces two years’ probation after pleading guilty to sexual contact with a former student in Mount Olive. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Police Chief Michael Spitzer announce the sentencing of ...

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CAMDEN – The Battleship New Jersey was quietly pushed into a 180-degree turn on the Delaware River just after noon on Thursday as it began a journey south to spend a couple of months for bow maintenance in dry dock at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. “Is it moving? Is it moving?” one spectator, ...

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