Berkeley Heights News

It's not every day that we thank and honor our veterans, who defended our country and our freedom - although we should! In the spirit of this beautiful day, honor our veterans by visiting one of the local Memorial Day parades.

The Continuo Arts Foundation announces the Inaugural MINUETTO MUSIC FESTIVAL to take place June 25th - 30th in Summit, New Jersey.

Spring is in the air. The sound of a wooden bat hitting a baseball will be heard at the new Snyder Field in Berkeley Heights.

In the basement of Warren's Sports Minded Unlimited , the members of Seventh Stage get ready to launch into Oasis' "Wonderwall." Twelve-year-old William Davila, of Harding, strums the opening chords before he's joined by his bandmates, all of whom are over 30 years old.

Berkeley Heights is unlikely to join a shared emergency dispatch service with New Providence, Millburn and Summit, Mayor Joseph Bruno said at a May 22 council meeting.

Steve Fortier, general manager of Weltman Home Services, presents a check for $1,000 to Jackie Karl, Harry Karl, Bev Karl, Sara Kirsch, and Max Kirsch of La Leche League of Berkley Heights.

The unofficial start of summer is here! This weekend you'll see everything from bathing suits to the American Flag flying high for our Veterans.

"Electrifying Hula Hoop Act LIghts Up the Stage at the "Heights of Talent." Pictured is a Governor Livingston High School Senior.

Visitation will be held in Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial, 646 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, on Thursday, May 24, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass in Little Flower Church at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St.

A commemorative wall was dedicated in memory of Jerry Ben-Asher on May 9 in a place that embodies what were his great passions - music and music education.

Another successful fundraiser at The Wheel a Thon fundraiser took place on May 8, at Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center in Berkeley Heights.

NewsweekA just released its list of the best public high schools in the country and Westfield ranked 352 out of the 1,000 schools to make the list.Elsewhere around Union County's public schools, Elizabeth High School ranked 217, New Providence ranked 224, Summit ranked 251, Cranford ranked 279, Governor Livingston High in Berkeley Heights ranked ... (more)

NEW PROVIDENCE - A 30-year-old driver from Berkeley Heights man, Michael Arminio, was charged with drug paraphernalia possession and littering.

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation will hold its Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28, at 11 a.m. at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Holmdel.

Delis are a North Jersey staple, a haven for a quick and tasty breakfast, overstuffed sandwiches, sumptuous side dishes and lots of chatter.

About 40 Berkeley Heights business owners had breakfast with Mayor Joseph Bruno at Town Hall on Friday morning to discuss ways for the business community and the municipality to work together.

The Berkeley Heights YMCA and Summit YMCA sponsored the 11th annual Mother's Day 5K run/walk on Sunday, May 13, in Berkeley Heights.

New buildings may be constructed in the Passaic River floodplains in southern Union County even though a new 15-point plan from Gov.

Alter The Ending, an alternative rock band with members from Berkeley Heights and Summit, is returning for the second consecutive year to play at the Bamboozle Festival on Saturday, May 19, at 4:15 p.m. The three-day music and pop culture event will be staged on the beach at Asbury Park May 18, 19, and 20.

The Berkeley Heights Board of Education met last night, May 10, and welcomed a significant donation of iPads and electronics, honored the district's "Teachers of the Year" and allocated thousands of dollars to an Anti-Bullying initiative.