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Millburn/Short Hills Top Stories

May 28, 2024

SHORT HILLS, NJ – A team of birdwatchers from the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sactuary, a historic woodland garden and educational institution located in Short Hills, was recently proclaimed the winner of the Geographic Area division of the World Series of Birding in New Jersey. The New ...

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MILLBURN, NJ — This Thursday, May 23, Millburn High School’s International Club hosted its annual International Festival. This celebration of diversity and world cultures featured colorful decorations, vibrant music, traditional food and a series of performances. Over 100 people attended, wearing ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn's parade procession begins at Millburn High School and walks into Taylor Park for a post-parade ceremony. The community will pay homage to the noble souls who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of liberty and freedom. This year's parade proudly features Raymond Wong ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – For the 19th time, Allen Shefts, President of Jerry’s Artists Outlet in West Orange, generously donated gifts to township students who won Art Advisory Committee (AAC) awards. According to Laraine Brennan, Chair of the AAC, “The students received over $3,000 in gifts, supplies, ...

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TEANECK, NJ — David Silverman, a 2018 Millburn High School graduate and talented musician with perfect pitch, writes and performs his own songs. He recently played “Goodbye Bullies” at Debonair Hall in Teaneck for his songwriting class at Montclair State University. The performance was part of the ...

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COLONIA, NJ -- Sometimes, the fortunes of a high school baseball program can change pretty quickly. A year ago, a young Colonia team missing its best pitcher might not have been able to last seven full innings on the same field with a storied Millburn program having a great season. But, on ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – During the May 21 township committee meeting, several residents spoke out against the township bonding $7 million dollars for Paper Mill Playhouse repairs and renovations. Council Member Ben Stoller told TAPinto after the meeting, "The Paper Mill agreement isn't a bailout. The ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- The Board of Education appointed Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kate Diskin as Acting Superintendent during its May 21 meeting, effective immediately. "I assure you that Dr. Diskin has my unwavering support and confidence. I am fully committed to facilitating a smooth transition.

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MILLBURN, NJ — Local crime and how to help the police address it were two of the topics discussed at length during the Millburn Township Committee meeting on May 21. One resident mentioned that his daughters were home from college, took a walk and asked him to pick them up because they didn’t feel ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn Public Schools are pleased to announce that Friday, May 24, will now be an Early Dismissal day. The High School and Middle School will dismiss at 12:30 p.m., Washington School at 1:05 p.m. and Elementary Schools at 1:00 p.m. We hope everyone enjoys their long weekend.

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MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn PBA has announced that Officer Luke Lyons, a United States Marine Corps veteran, passed away in a car crash on Route 15 in Morris County on Sunday, May 19, according to authorities. Lyons was the lead instructor of the Millburn Police Drone Unit and an active member ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – Down The Block (DTB), founded in 2009 by Wendy Weil, has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover expenses for hundreds of neighbors in need. According to DTB’s website, the organization helps residents who were laid off, whose houses were damaged, who lost jobs and ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- On Saturday, May 18, the Millburn Culture, Engagement, Diversity and Arts Committee (CEDA) presented Founding Day at Taylor Park.  The afternoon saw a clean-up of Taylor Park, a mill wheel art display, environmental education by Millburn Climate Action and the Millburn ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- Between August 5 and 9, two teams of high school baseball players from across the US are flying to the Philippines to compete in the PONY (Protect Our Nation’s Youth) Baseball's Girls World Series. They’ll compete against elite girls’ and women’s baseball teams from Asia, Australia ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- Hunterdon Central threw two excellent arms at Millburn on Friday, and the Red Devils also threw a lot of leather around. Nick Augusta and Anthony Petino combined on a four-hitter and got help from a sterling defense to record a 2-0 baseball victory over Millburn, which also ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Springfield police arrested two suspects in an armed robbery outside the TD Bank on Morris Avenue on Friday. On May 17, the Springfield Police Department responded to a call to the TD Bank located at 540 Morris Ave. for an armed robbery. On the officers' arrival, it was found ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – On May 13, Business Administrator Alex McDonald and Architect Eli Goldstein hosted a town hall renovation information session to share details about a possible town hall renovation and other options, including constructing a new municipal building. McDonald said that Millburn’s ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- TAPinto Millburn-Short Hills is running a series of articles profiling residents who are campaigning to represent Millburn in the June 4 primary. This article is about Bart Gorin and Emily Haberman, both in District 7. They are running under the campaign “Democrats Who Love ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – On May 13, Business Administrator Alex McDonald and Architect Eli Goldstein hosted a town hall renovation information session to share details about a possible town hall renovation and other options, including constructing a new municipal building. McDonald said that Millburn’s ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn rallied for four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and held on for a 6-4 baseball victory over Columbia on Tuesday. The Millers' rally came on the heels of Columbia scoring three runs in the top of the sixth to take a 4-2 lead. Greg Rosenthal went 3-for-4 with a ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn Township Attorney Jarrid Kantor sent a "letter brief" to the Honorable Cynthia Santomauro regarding RPM’s attorney fees, which the court told Millburn to pay because the 10 Main Street affordable housing project was scrapped. He sent a letter about the Fair Share Housing ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- At the May 6 Board of Education meeting, Director of STEM Chrystie Young, Director of Math Hoda Abdelwahab, Supervisor of Special Services Brent McGuinness and Teacher Emily Blumstein presented to the Board and the public the ways in which faculty and staff have been infusing ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – Environmental Commission Member Mark Robison presented a slideshow about the organization's new ordinance at last week’s township committee meeting. He began, “The Environmental Commission has passed a resolution called the Building Native Habitats Resolution that is now in front ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Pingry School has inducted 18 members of the Class of 2024 into The Cum Laude Society. According to a press release, "[The Cum Laude Society was] established in 1906 as the secondary school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa, the country’s oldest collegiate honor society, The Cum ...

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MILLBURN, NJ --  Calliope Schwartz and her two friends, Cameryn and Emma, sold lemonade and snacks to raise money for their third grade teacher, Katie Mitchell. Calliope’s mom, Natalie, reported, “Katie is beyond special. We wanted to find a meaningful way for them to participate in Teacher ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – During the May 7 township committee meeting, many residents expressed concern about the uptick in attempted and actual car and house burglaries as well as car thefts. Township Attorney Jarrid Kantor stated that he represents Livingston and North Caldwell, and the crime spree is ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- Seven of nine senior student-athletes were present to celebrate Signing Day on May 8 at Millburn High School, a big day for students accepting offers from a college or university. There were big smiles all around as the teens signed their commitment letters to attend the school of ...

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LAKE FREDERICK, VA -- Thirty members of Scouts BSA Troop 19, chartered at St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills, recently embarked on an enriching journey to the 60th Annual West Point Scoutmasters’ Council Camporee at Lake Frederick. Joined by approximately 3,000 fellow Scouts, some traveling ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- The April 29 Board of Education (BOE) meeting saw heated debate over a proposed increase in the subscription busing rate to $1,495.00 per student (with a family maximum of $2,990.00). In her report, Business Administrator Cheryl Schneider explained why an increase in the ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ -- Millburn Boys Spring Track and Field team won two third place medals at the Essex County Relay Championships at Livingston High School on Friday, May 3. Team members gave many great field performances and scored personal records (PR) while competing against 39 other ...

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