Old Tappan was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on October 18, 1894, from portions of Harrington Township, based on the results of a referendum held two days earlier.
If someone keeps a vigil or keeps vigil somewhere, they remain there quietly for a period of time, especially at night, for example because they are praying or are making a political protest. â¦ keep vigil phrase V inflects, usu PHR prep/adv She kept a vigil at Patrick's bedside. vigil (vigils plural) A vigil is a period of time when people remain quietly in a place, especially at night, for example because they are praying or are making a political protest. n-count. Protesters are holding a twenty-four hour vigil outside the socialist party headquarters.
A candlelight vigil is an outdoor assembly of people carrying candles, held after sunset in order to show support for a specific cause.