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CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park Businesses Featured on New Signs
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Four local businesses are featured on new greeting signs in Roselle Park.The two signs, which were recently installed at the eastern and western borders of the borough, welcome residents and visitors to Roselle Park.The businesses,
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park Borough, Groups Receive Union County HEART Grants
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Two local organizations and the Borough of Roselle Park are among the recipients of a portion of $100,000 awarded through the 2026 Union County HEART Grant Program.HEART, which stands for history, education, arts reaching thousands
CommunityTAPintoFrom Rescue Dog to Top Dog: Duke Wins Over Roselle Park
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Every town has its mayor, its regulars and its local legends. In Roselle Park, one of them answers to Duke.A true community effort, from all around the borough, resulted in Duke being named as just one of 18 dogs selected for the N
CommunityTAPintoNJ Lawmakers Propose Guardrails to Limit License Plate Camera Data
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawma
CommunityTAPintoJune 2 Primary Election: Important Information for Roselle Park Voters
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The June 2 primary election is less than a month away.Here is some important information about who is on the ballot and how to vote.Registering to VoteIf you are not registered to vote, you have until Tuesday, May 12. On that day,
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park Honors Beloved Resident with Park Pavilion Naming
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The pavilion at Roselle Park's Boy Scout Park now bears the name of a longtime resident who gave back to the community in many ways.James “Jim” D. Vigliotti was remembered Sunday by borough leaders and family members and honored wi
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park, Clark Renew Pool Partnership for 2026 Summer Season
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park residents looking to beat the heat this summer can head to Clark.The borough and township have renewed their partnership for this summer, which extends reduced-cost family memberships.A special rate is being offered. T
CommunityTAPintoFire Damages Trailer, Vehicle and Shed in Roselle Park
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — It took roughly 20 minutes for Roselle Park firefighters to put out a fire on Friday morning on W. Grant Avenue.When they arrived just after 8 a.m., firefighters saw a trailer on fire that was spreading to a vehicle and a shed, acc
CommunityTAPintoBids Start at $5 at Roselle Park's Unclaimed Bike Auction
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Residents will have the opportunity to purchase unclaimed bicycles at a public auction scheduled for Thursday, May 14, in Roselle Park.The auction will take place in the employee parking lot of Borough Hall, near the Office of Emer
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park’s Anthony Cianfrocca Commits to Norwich University for Football
ROSELLE PARK, NJ -Roselle Park High School celebrated another major student-athlete milestone this morning as senior Anthony Cianfrocca officially announced his academic and athletic commitment to Norwich University, where he will continue his footba
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park HS Track & Field Excels at 130th Penn Relays
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Last week, Roselle Park High School Track & Field made history by competing in the 130th Penn Relays at Franklin Field on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, marking the program’s first appearance at t
CommunityTAPintoWomen's & Maternal Health Fair Coming to Roselle Park Next Month
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Women in Roselle Park are invited to the Women's & Maternal Health Screening & Resource Fair.It will be held at the Anthony Signorello Youth Center on May 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Women can receive screenings, services and
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park Launches New Tree Initiative at Arbor Day Celebration
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park celebrated Arbor Day with a community celebration on Friday.Local leaders and members of the community gathered at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park, where two dogwood trees were planted. Students in Roselle Park also attended
CommunityTAPintoNJ Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Regulate, Ban Certain Prediction Markets
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aim
CommunityTAPinto‘Incredible Turnout’ for Roselle Park's Borough-Wide Cleanup
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Leaders in Roselle Park are saying thank you to the community following Saturday's borough-wide cleanup.More than 100 volunteers came out on April 18 to make the streets and areas much cleaner.“Thank you to everyone who showed up,
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park Hosting Arbor Day Celebration Friday
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park will hold its annual Arbor Day Celebration Friday.The event, which is being held at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park starting at 11 a.m., is part of Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr.'s “125 Trees for 125 Years Initiative.”The
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park High School Returns to the Penn Relays After 40 Years
Few events in track and field carry the history, prestige, and energy of the Penn Relays. Hosted annually by the University of Pennsylvania at the iconic Franklin Field, the meet is widely regarded as one of the oldest and most celebrated competition
CommunityTAPintoStudents from Roselle Park Earn Dean's List Honors at Montclair State University
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair State University has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List, recognizing students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the semester.To earn Dean’s List honors, students must achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 or high
CommunityTAPintoRegistration Opens for Roselle Park Borough-Wide Garage Sale
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Registration is now open for Roselle Park's annual borough-wide spring garage sale.The two-day event is scheduled for June 13 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days, rain or shine.“This event encourages our community to visit t
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Park to Honor Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park will honor fallen heroes at the borough's annual Memorial Day parade and service on Monday, May 25.“On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country,” Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr.&nbs