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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — TAPinto has expanded its suite of digital engagement tools with the launch of a new reader survey platform, built directly into its local news sites.

The new feature enables TAPinto publishers to easily create and publish surveys, giving readers a simple way to share their opinions, provide feedback and participate in conversations about community issues, local events and topics of public interest.

"Time and time again we find that our best stories, those that get clicked on and shared the most, come from our reporters being out in the neighborhoods we cover and engaging directly with readers," said Steve Lenox, publisher of five TAPinto sites in Hudson, Mercer and Passaic counties. "By becoming the first local news site to build a survey tool right into our platform, we are giving our readers even more opportunities to be heard, and our teams of storytellers the chance to learn more about what matters most to those we are trying to reach."

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The platform supports a range of interactive survey options, including multiple-choice questions, single-question surveys and open-ended responses. Publishers can embed surveys directly into news stories or publish them as standalone content, allowing readers to participate without leaving the TAPinto site or being directed to a third-party platform.

"One of the greatest strengths of local news is its ability to bring communities together," TAPinto Founder and CEO Michael Shapiro said. "With our new survey technology, TAPinto publishers can do more than report on what people are talking about—they can invite readers to actively participate in the conversation and share their perspectives."

Businesses can also sponsor surveys, gaining prominent brand visibility while supporting community engagement. Sponsored surveys offer advertisers a unique way to associate their brands with relevant local conversations and reach an engaged audience in a meaningful, interactive way.

For TAPinto franchise owners, the survey platform adds another valuable digital marketing solution that can create new sponsorship and advertising opportunities while helping publishers build stronger relationships with local businesses, organizations and community groups.

“Whether it's voting for the best local burger, weighing in on a proposed development, or sharing opinions on community issues, these surveys increase engagement while giving local businesses the opportunity to exclusively sponsor a survey and connect their brand with an active, invested local audience,” Shapiro said.

The new platform also gives TAPinto publishers another way to turn reader engagement into useful local insights, helping them identify the issues, businesses, events and topics that matter most to the communities they serve.

By combining trusted local news with interactive community engagement, TAPinto continues to provide publishers, advertisers and readers with innovative tools that strengthen connections, encourage participation and make local journalism more responsive to the communities it serves.

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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – A group of Wood-Ridge residents made a presentation at the July 15^th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council for a Community Garden to be located on Valley Boulevard.

The property, which the town acquired last year (Ordinance 2025-07), consists of two vacant lots on Valley Boulevard at the corner of Wood-Ridge Avenue and Valley Boulevard. As part of the ordinance, the Borough noted that it was its intention to use the property for commuter and business district parking as well as provide green space, streetscapes, and future development of public facilities.

The group made their pitch verbally and also presented a binder with all the details to Mayor Paul Sarlo and all the Council members. Deborah Sivret made the proposal on behalf of the group, which was approximately one dozen people.

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Aside from growing food, she envisioned the community garden would grow native and pollinating plants and native trees. It would provide users with a place to garden and grow within the community, and envisioned a place where community groups and children could learn about gardening.

It would contain walkways, benches where people could sit and enjoy the garden and be outdoors, as well as a gazebo where classes on gardening could be taught. She stated that in addition to those who were with her this evening, many who later spoke and gave their opinions on why this was a good idea, there was a petition which over 100 people had signed.

Mayor Paul Sarlo and Councilman Ezio Altamura both addressed the proposal.

Sarlo first stated that he did not think that the Valley Boulevard site would be ideal for a community garden. He noted he has a small garden at his home, so he is not against gardening, but felt that site would not be appropriate.

He then noted that the town would be creating additional green space in the future, when the NJ Transit rail maintenance shed is finally torn down and the property is converted to open space. He noted that the plans are for it to be a passive open space, with no ballfields on it, a great lawn so to speak.

He also noted that the idea of a community garden was not foreign to him, nor to the Council, as in 2003, at the beginning of his run as Wood-Ridge Mayor, Wood-Ridge had a community garden at the Bianchi House. However, interest in the community garden faded rapidly, and it was eventually abandoned.

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Wood-Ridge Schools open for the new school year on Thursday, September 3. Superintendent of Schools Anthony Albro has penned a letter to the parents and community.

Dear Wood-Ridge School District Community Members,

It is that time of year again where we prepare to welcome over 1400 students back to our three school buildings in our school district. Our district staff members will have reported to work beginning on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in preparation for the opening days of the new school year. The staff members and administration of the Wood-Ridge School District will be opening our school doors for students on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The school district will then be closed Friday, September 4, 2026 through Monday, September 7, 2026. The schools will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. All three schools will operate on a one-session day schedule on both Thursday, September 3rd and Tuesday, September 8th. On a one session day, the High School will dismiss at 12:13 PM, and both the Doyle and Intermediate Schools will dismiss at 12:28 PM. Please note that neither breakfast or lunch will be served on the first two days of school, nor will the district Before and After Care programs be in operation. Wednesday September 9, 2026 will be a full day of school for all buildings, and will include breakfast and lunch being served and opening day for our Before and After Care programs.

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Our school families can access both district and school specific information by visiting our school district website (www.wood-ridgeschools.org). Additionally, all school families have been assigned a personal log in for access to the Realtime Student System. It is in Realtime where families can view and update their personal information and contact information. Additionally, families can view student lunch accounts, quarterly academic report cards, attendance records, and gradebooks for students. Any school family experiencing difficulty accessing Realtime is encouraged to contact their child's school building Main Office for assistance.

While our school year will begin on Thursday, September 3rd, each school building will be hosting their annual Back To School programs from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM on the following dates:

Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School – Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Wood-Ridge Intermediate School — Thursday, September 24, 2026

Wood-Ridge Jr./Sr. High School – Thursday, September 17, 2026

Our students and staff members will be returning to school buildings that have been thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the new school year. Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School Principal, Ms. Lara Schmitt (Ischmitt@wood-ridgeschools.org) will welcome 679 Preschool through 4th grade students to its recently renovated school building. The Doyle School will begin its second year of participation in the NJ State Universal Preschool Expansion Program in addition to adding instructional space for new special education programs. Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School will welcome back their school families in their annual Back to School program to be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Wood-Ridge Intermediate School Principal, Ms. Ryan Guglielmotti (rguglielmotti@wood-ridgeschools.org) will welcome 204 5th and 6th grade students to a school building that has undergone some significant renovation. A classroom dedicated to the school music program has been built into open space in the school cafeteria. A STEAM lab has been created in the former music classroom and will be accessible to all of our students and staff members, and the John Bischoff Gymnasium has been repainted and the gym floor has been refurbished. Wood-Ridge Intermediate School will welcome back their school families in their annual Back to School program to be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Wood-Ridge Junior/Senior High School Principal, Ms. Silvia Raguseo-Ruiz (sruiz@wood-ridgeschools.org) will welcome 538 students (Grades 7 - 12) from the Boroughs of Wood-Ridge and Moonachie. The High School cafeteria has been upgraded with newly painted walls, ceiling tiles, and lighting fixtures. In addition, the district food services program will benefit greatly from a renovated freezer and food supply storage room. Wood-Ridge Junior/Senior High School will welcome back their school families in their annual Back to School program to be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026.

All of our community members are reminded to observe all local traffic and parking regulations as it concerns arrival and dismissal times at all three school buildings. Students and families are reminded to be observant of their surroundings when approaching and leaving school property. Be sure to utilize crosswalks and the services of crossing guards, and do not attempt to cross a Borough street in any point that is not a designated crosswalk. Please be mindful of all drop off zone locations, and exercise patience and courtesy during the opening and closing times of each school day.

The annual school opening day is a most exciting time in the lives of our students and their families. For some families, the excitement is related to their child's first day as a student whether it be in our Pre K or Kindergarten programs, and for some other families it will mark the first day of their last year in our school system as they enter their 12th grade or Senior Year in our High School. Our students in 1st through 11th grades will be returning to meet new teachers and building new friendships with their classmates. Whatever the moment means to you on our first day of school, I encourage you to take as many photos as you wish and do not hesitate to tell your child how much they are loved and supported by your family. I thank our entire community for entrusting our school district with your children, and I wish all of our students and staff members and their families the best of luck, health, and success during the upcoming school year!