Residents call out mayor on taxes; he explains township’s tax situation

Residents call out mayor on taxes; he explains township’s tax situation

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Taxes have been difficult for everyone in recent years, but one resident places the blame squarely on local government. “I’ve got a lot of unhappy residents that feel the same way. My development is Springfield Park Place, which is 312 townhomes, all owned, no renters,” said Homeowners Association President Mark Stanziale in […]

ALJ Italian teacher awarded $20,000 IACE grant

ALJ Italian teacher awarded $20,000 IACE grant

CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School Italian teacher Alessandra Bonacchi was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Italian American Committee on Education Italian Language Center, with the supervision of the consulate general of Italy in New York. The grant, designed to promote the study of Italian, was reviewed by the Italian Ministry of […]

Kean assistant vice president selected for National Leadership Academy

Kean assistant vice president selected for National Leadership Academy

UNION, NJ — The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has selected Kean University Assistant Vice President for Student Retention and Dean of Students Marvin Adames to its prestigious Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo. The academy, a one-year program designed to increase diverse representation in executive and senior-level positions in higher education, named 50 fellows […]

Nature is on the move in Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s new fall art exhibit

Nature is on the move in Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s new fall art exhibit

SUMMIT, NJ — An extraordinary celebration of creativity and the natural world awaits art enthusiasts as Reeves-Reed Arboretum announces its latest exhibition, “Nature on the Move: Rhythmic Abstractions by Jesus Nunez.” Set against the stunning backdrop of the arboretum’s lush landscapes, this captivating showcase of abstract art will transport visitors into a realm where artistic […]

Communitywide Garage Sale is a shopper’s paradise

Communitywide Garage Sale is a shopper’s paradise

KENILWORTH, NJ — It was a sales extravaganza on the weekend of Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, when the Kenilworth Historical Society sponsored the annual Communitywide Garage Sale as a service to the borough. Nearly 70 homes were registered participants and were included in a Kenilworth Communitywide Garage Sale listing and map which was available, […]

Smooth Jazz NJ presents Two Ladies Of Soul

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Following a busy summer season with shows in New York, Smooth Jazz New Jersey with Smooth Jazz New York have just announced the show on Saturday, Oct. 21, Two Ladies of Soul, starring four-time Grammy nominee Oleta Adams and two-time Grammy nominee Maysa, at the Union County Performing Arts Center. Both […]

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is harnessing the power of goats for eco-friendly solutions

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is harnessing the power of goats for eco-friendly solutions

SUMMIT, NJ — In an exciting leap forward for sustainable land management, Reeves-Reed Arboretum is continuing its innovative approach to eco-friendly land restoration and maintenance through the utilization of goats. The arboretum has been collaborating with Green Goats Farm in Rhinebeck, N.Y., for almost 10 years. This green initiative revolutionizes the way arboretums, public gardens, […]

Voter registration is set for Oct. 17

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Elections reminds residents that Tuesday, Oct. 17, is the deadline for voter registration for the 2023 general election. Election Day will be on Tuesday, Nov. 7. “There are multiple options for residents to register to vote in time for the upcoming election,” said Union County Board […]

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