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May 5, 2022

CLARK, NJ - Like folks stuck in diametrically opposite sections of a revolving glass door, the Summit High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team and Westfield keep seeing other, over and over again, in the Union County Tournament Finals. And this year, that door continues its spin. The ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The City of Summit's new $52 million municipal budget was just about the only thing on the agenda of the Common Council’s May 3 meeting that people didn’t much want to talk about. The gathering drew close to 50 audience members and ran just under three-and-a-half hours. All Council ...

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NEW JERSEY - Motorcycle enthusiasts get their bikes blessed in Rahway. Plus, the Nutley Planning board approves demolition of a Century-old home. And, South Plainfield students raise money for various causes. Also, Wayne honors Veterans for Military Appreciation Month.  TAPinto's Kristina ...

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MARLBORO, NJ — A policy put in place just five months ago is being thrown into reverse. At the beginning of the year, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General (NJOAG) updated guidelines on the state’s use-of-force policy went into effect, which did not allow police pursuits over car thefts.

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SUMMIT, NJ - PATHWAYS, a cancer support program of The Connection, will host a free workshop -- 'Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle for Cancer Survivors' -- on May 18, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Facilitated by oncology dietitian Johannah Sakimura, MD, RD, CSO, the PATHWAYS / Overlook Medical Center joint ...

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CLARK, NJ - Less than 48 hours after grabbing a last-second win over Morristown, the number-one seeded Summit Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team was back on the turf, taking on fourth-seeded Kent Place School with a birth in the Union County Tournament Final on the line. No doubt a bit mentally and ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - Lois Schneider Realtor (LSR) celebrated the 2021 accomplishments of its staff and sales associates with an evening of celebration at Fiorino Ristorante in downtown Summit. Cynthia Baker, Summit's number-one Realtor for the seventh consecutive year and top agent at Lois Schneider ...

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NEW JERSEY - The plastic bag ban in New Jersey is now in effect. Plus, a Little Falls Pastry Chef wins the Food Network's Spring Baking Championship. And, a Cranford student makes history, twice.  TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you ...

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NEW JERSEY — The plastic bag ban is now in effect across the state. So what exactly does that mean? Most grocery stores, particularly large chains and stores 2,500 square feet or larger, will not be allowed to give out single-use plastic or paper bags. Customers will have to bring their own ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - Pickleball is now at The Connection. Those who are not currently a Pickleball fanatic undoubtedly know someone who is, because Pickleball  is the fastest growing sport in the America. For the uninitiated, Pickleball is described as having many elements of tennis, badminton and ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The statewide ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products goes into effect today. The law prohibits all New Jersey stores, food service businesses, and grocery stores from selling single-use plastic carryout bags. In addition, grocery stores larger ...

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NEW JERSEY - Hamilton Starbucks workers vote in favor of joining a labor union. Plus, a Wayne resident is featured in a book about COVID-19 loss. And, a Bayonne resident gets a street named after him. Also, new Camden athletic fields officially open.  TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Now that the weather is getting warmer, the Murphy administration is urging everyone to get “Outside, Together!” That's the name of a new, comprehensive outdoor recreation plan Gov. Phil Murphy launched alongside the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The recreational ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - In the immortal words of Prince and The Bangles, it was "... just another Manic Monday." With just three seconds to go in regulation, Summit High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team sophomore Lauren Riley took a feed from classmate Anya Wardle and beat the Morristown goalie -- ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The basketball court resurfacing projects at Memorial Field and Tatlock Park are now underway. The work is expected to last approximately four weeks, weather permitting, and the courts will not be accessible to the public during resurfacing. At its November 15, 2021, meeting, the ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - Dylan Sebastian has been named the 'BRAVE Family Advisors Summit High School Boys Lacrosse Player of The Week' for his performances in the week ending May 1. The senior captain had a monster week, totaling 13 points over two games -- both Summit 'W's'. He had three goals and ...

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NEW JERSEY - A Hoboken repaving project will target 13 blocks as part of a city resurfacing program. Plus, an East Orange native gets drafted to an NFL team, and didn't even know it. And, Westfield's Spring Fling returns after COVID cancellations the last two years. Also, Warren County holds a ...

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The next Common Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30PM in Council Chamber at City Hall.  Council will hold two budget hearings: The first hearing is on the 2022 municipal, parking utility, and sewer utility budgets. The 2022 municipal budget is a 1.98% increase over last ...

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MARLBORO, NJ — “Don’t leave your key fobs in the darn car!” Gov. Phil Murphy said. Murphy, alongside Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin, New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Lt. Col. Fritz Frage, and Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik announced a $10 million investment in automated license plate ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ — Union County commissioners defended the qualifications of Vice Commissioner Chair Christopher Hudak in his race for County Surrogate after a resident speaking at Thursday’s Board meeting demanded Hudak withdraw his candidacy. County Surrogates administer the legal process which ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - Defender Olivia Huntley-Robertson has been selected as the 'BRAVE Family Advisors Summit High School Girls Lacrosse Player of The Week' for her performances in the week ending May 1. The senior captain is a foundational piece of the Summit defensive unit, and has delivered this ...

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SHORT HILLS, NJ - The Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation (CDBCF) will host a spring luncheon featuring special guest interior designer Thom Filicia at the Maplewood Country Club on May 5, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Millions of Americans fell in love with interior designer Filicia -- and his ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - In less than half the time it took their opponent to travel the 56.2 miles to face them, the Summit High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team put their contest with Easton (PA) High School deep in the proverbial icebox. Scoring 13 first-half goals to lead by a dozen, the Maroon and ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - Well-worn but still salient in its message, the adage goes, "It's not how you start, it is how you finish." True, true. But, sometimes, maybe it really is how you start. The Summit High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team welcomed neighboring Chatham to the stadium field at Tatlock ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The Film Society of Summit will host a screening of 'Citizen K', a documentary about post-Soviet Russia from the perspective of oligarch-turned-political dissident Mikhail Khodorkovsky. The showing will take place on May 6, beginning at 7 p.m., followed by a discussion with Alex ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - For the first time in two years, Union County’s popular 'Wild Earth Fest' and 'Touch-a-Truck' events are back at the Watchung Reservation. Both events will be held on Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Pets are not permitted at these events. This year, ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - A capacity crowd of about 150 people filled St Teresa’s Memorial Hall on the evening of April 27. Those assembled were there for a 'town hall' meeting -- sponsored by 'Residents for Summit' (RFS) -- to discuss the Broad Street West (BSW) redevelopment project and hear planner Carlos ...

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NEW JERSEY - Fire Prevention advocates speak to Plainfield students about the experiences surviving a fire at Seton Hall. Plus, Sparta honors the High School girls basketball champions.  And, Hawthorne's Chamber of Commerce makes some changes. Also, two Elizabeth students make ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - Senior captain Kit Zanelli had four goals and junior Lily Spinner score three times and added five assists as the Summit High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team defeated Mountain Lakes 17-8 on the Upper Turf Field at Summit High School. On a day better suited for a regatta than a ...

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TRENTON, NJ — “Thank God Trenton is not like Washington, D.C.,” Sen. Patrick Diegnan (D - District 18). As the author of more than 200 pieces of legislation throughout more than two decades in public service, Diegnan credits part of his success in office with the ability to work with colleagues ...

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