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March 4, 2024

Get ready for an evening of excitement, games, and fabulous prizes—all in support of NFSB's mission to strengthen our community. SAVE THE DATE for NFSB's Casino Night Fundraiser on March 23rd from 6 - 10 pm! Location: 140 Copeland Ave, Lyndhurst Tickets: Available now! Purchase here: ...

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PARKLAND, FL- Parkland's most significant road construction project in years is off and running. The $33 million dollar, multi-year project is on schedule through February 2024. "The project is progressing and we've had no notable hiccups," said project spokeperson Angel Breedlove.  Steps of ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Police were noted for long-term service and heroic acts at the February 28 Borough Council meeting. Chief Dean Ackermann told their stories. Lieutenant Frank Riggio: 20 Year Service Plaque and Silver Cards from PBA Riggio is part of Glen Rock Police Department's Command Staff.

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MADISON, NJ -  After a thrilling  53-42 victory over Secaucus on Friday night, the Dodgers will face Jefferson on Tuesday in the Semifinal Round on Tuesday March 5 at Bloomfield High School at 4:30pm. The winner of Tuesday's game will face the winner of Middle Township and Manasquan on Saturday ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ -  After a thrilling 49-31 victory over Union City on Friday night, the Colonials will face Hillsborough on Tuesday in the Semifinal Round on Tuesday March 5 at Bloomfield High School at 7pm.   Morristown lost to  Hillsborough 66-55 back on January 29 so the Colonials will be ...

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BELMAR, NJ - The streets of Belmar and Lake Como were alive with the vibrant colors of green today as residents and visitors gathered in droves for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Against the backdrop of outstanding weather, spectators lined the parade route several layers deep, ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen Tech bowling team ended their season, the way it started, with a win, as the Knights won the First Annual Wallers Friendship Scotch Doubles Tournament on Saturday at Bowler City in Hackensack. The tournament was co-hosted by Bergen Tech and Hackensack High ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ -  Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner which discusses news from MPAC, the Project Graduation Fashion Show, Mary Poppins, A Tricorn Cover Contest, Life Design Exhibition Night and music events, not to mention the broadcasting team with talk about the Morristown Onstage ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is “improving lives by improving transportation” and received a “willingness to approve” a system of truck routes in Phillipsburg.   It’s been well over two years, but on Feb. 26, a letter from the State of New Jersey ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The second of two American Bald Eagle eggs have hatched in the nest high atop a 90-foot Sycamore tree in a wooded area along the Raritan River at Duke Farms. The adult Eagle caring for the two hatchlings has been busy feeding them bits of raw fish and hunkering down over them ...

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Delbarton wrestling showcased its prowess in Friday night's state championship semifinal, securing victories in all seven of their semifinal matchups. This remarkable feat sets the stage for an electrifying final showdown. Among the standout performances were two freshmen, ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Darley Newman has descended into dank basements, climbed craggy towers and almost literally left no stone unturned in search of local history in her new PBS series. New Brunswick is her focus in an upcoming episode of “Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trips Part ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The next bulk pickup will be Wednesday, March 20. Residents must leave everything out to be picked up by Tuesday night, March 18.   What is considered bulk waste? Bulk waste includes large and/or non-routine waste items including: Furniture Appliances * Rolled and ...

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TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Acting Commissioner Fran O'Connor announced the annual statewide campaign to repair potholes across New Jersey will begin on Monday, March 4. With a more active winter this year and temperatures continually fluctuating between ...

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MADISON, NJ -- Students from both Cedar Grove and Verona who attend Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus have been named to the Honors Lists for the Fall 2023 semester. Roma Martirano of Cedar Grove and Shalena Seepaul of Verona both received academic honors. To qualify for the ...

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OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Township police officers shot and wounded a man who was allegedly stabbing a woman at the Hampton Inn on Spring Valley Road, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a prepared statement. County authorities are conducting the initial investigation into the ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from David Brearley Middle-High School Principal Jeremy Davies regarding the annual senior dinner. Hello 12th Grade Parents/Guardians, We're in the final 4 months with our seniors and that means senior events start to ramp up. The first is ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ – Despite being displaced after a multi-alarm fire tore through most of the building where they served the community for more than 50 years, organizers with FISH, Inc.-Dunellen Area food pantry announced that food distributions for those in need will continue Monday, March ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Back in the 1980s, America launched its first space shuttle; Michael Jackson's “Thriller” and Cabbage Patch dolls were all the rage; and New Jerseyans drove around with powder-blue license plates on their vehicles. Now, two New Jersey lawmakers want to bring back those nostalgic ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - It's a Leap Day baby for sure. The first of two American Bald Eagle eggs laid in the nest atop a 90-foot Sycamore tree in a wooded area along the Raritan River at Duke Farms cracked open over the course of several hours during the afternoon and early evening hours of Leap Day ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Drivers, residents and visitors are advised of a road closure taking place in Bordentown City this week. East Church Street will be closed between Farnsworth Avenue and Second Street beginning on Monday, March 4 from 8AM to 5PM for road repairs, according to a statement ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - More than 300 people attended the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence (CFEE) 7th annual Trivia Night on Friday, February 23 at the Kenilworth VFW. The competition between the 32 teams was fierce, with eight rounds of tough questions presented by emcee Karen Bennett. The ...

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East Orange, NJ- Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ have been named to the Dean's List and the Honors List for the Fall 2023 semester. Six scholars from East Orange received recognition on either the Dean’s List or the Honors List for Fall 2023 ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will hold their regular meeting tonight, Monday, March 4, 7:00pm, at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street. Highlights of the Agenda Two River Green, LLC Monteverde NJ cannabis retail store located at 54 North Bridge Avenue, operating under the name ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department is advising residents and drivers of upcoming road work on one of the Township's major roads.  Construction work at 101 Hartford Road is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 4 and end on Tuesday, March 12. During that time period, Hartford ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — At a special meeting on Thursday, the Plainfield Board of Education voted to send five resolutions to the New Jersey School Board Delegate Assembly. The Delegate Assembly's March 14 deadline is before the next Plainfield BOE meeting, necessitating a special meeting before that ...

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ROSELAND, NJ -- The Roseland Board of Education will be seeking voter support to allow for school expansion and infrastructure upgrades in a special election on Tuedsday, March 12.  Polls will be open from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. The board wishes to add eight additional classrooms, add and renovate ...

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RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough has partnered with Recycle Coach to be an advocate for recycling and living green. Vince LoMedico, director of public works for Raritan, said the app, which is an online platform through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (EPA), is all about ...

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It’s never too early to prepare for the garden season ahead. Having the right tool for the job saves time, reduces the frustration of trying to make the wrong tool work, and allows you to garden longer with less muscle fatigue. Take an inventory of all your tools. Be sure to check the shed, ...

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Alex Esposito from West Essex High School came in fifth place in all of New Jersey in the 106-pound weight class at the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships at Boardwalk Hall over the weekend. Esposito, a senior, put himself in position to take fifth place by starting the ...

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