Sexual harassment lawsuit sweeps into E. Orange
EAST ORANGE — The spectacle of dueling press conferences on the steps of City Hall seems to have become the norm in East Orange since the Democratic Party primary…
Bloomfield school superintendent to step down
The Bloomfield Board of Education will accept the resignation of Superintendent Jason Bing at its next meeting, May 7, according to the board’s vice-president, Shane Berger. Berger would…
Bloomfield BOE approves 2013-14 budget; taxes up $281 for average home
Bloomfield Board of Education on Tuesday, March 26, approved the 2013-2014 school budget. The vote was 6-3. The total budget is $95.6 million. The amount to be raised…
BOE decreases number of layoffs in proposed budget
BLOOMFIELD — Bloomfield Board of Education held a special meeting at the Administration Building on Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, to hear public concerns regarding the tentative 2013-2014 school budget.…
Town will assume control of animal shelter this week
BLOOMFIELD — Control of the John Bukowski Animal Shelter will be transferred from the Bloomfield Board of Health to the township on Friday, March 1. The change is seen…
Superintendent allegedly locks Jacob out of WOHS office
WEST ORANGE — West Orange High School Football Coach John Jacob was hoping to arrive at school with his colleagues and pick up items from their offices earlier this…
Head, deputy of E.O. Water Commission indicted
EAST ORANGE — Last week, state Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced the indictments of the head of the East Orange Water Commission and one of his top deputies.…
Gun buyback program proves very successful
IRVINGTON — New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced on Tuesday, Feb. 19, that more than 1,700 guns were turned in by Essex County residents during last week’s…
Three teachers receive fellowships to further education
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE — Three teachers in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and Maplewood Middle School Principal…
Town’s concierge loses NJ Transit bid
MAPLEWOOD — After holding an open, public-bidding process for the rental space at the Maplewood Train…
Township unveils ‘Shop West Orange’
WEST ORANGE — The West Orange administration introduced a new program, “Shop West Orange” at the…
Investors Bank donates $25,000 to S.O. Rescue Squad
SOUTH ORANGE — The South Orange branch of Investors Bank made a $25,000 donation on May…


