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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

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

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…

IN THE TOWNS

Three teachers receive fellowships to further education

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

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’

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

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…


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SPORTS

Nutley baseball team defeats Belleville

Nutley baseball team defeats Belleville

BELLEVILLE – The Nutley High School varsity baseball team defeated neighboring rival Belleville, 5-1, Thursday night, May 16, in Belleville. Luke Kelly went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, two…

Watsessing sixth-grade boys’ basketball team wins Bloomfield elementary school tournament title

Watsessing sixth-grade boys’ basketball team wins Bloomfield elementary school tournament title

BLOOMFIELD – The Watsessing sixth grade boys’ basketball team won the first-ever town-wide elementary school basketball tournament in Bloomfield. Watsessing won more games than any other team in…

GNT championship game to be held at noon at Bears & Eagles Stadium on May 19

The Greater Newark Tournament high school varsity baseball championship game between top-seeded Seton Hall Prep and third-seeded and defending champion Montclair will take place at Bears & Eagles…

East Orange native Peppers set to announce college decision on May 26

East Orange native Peppers set to announce college decision on May 26

By Brandon Robinson EAST ORANGE – Paramus Catholic’s Jabrill Peppers will make a decision on the college of his choice. His formal announcement will air Sunday, May 26,…

Seton Hall Prep baseball team reaches GNT final

Seton Hall Prep baseball team reaches GNT final

WEST ORANGE – The top-seeded Seton Hall Prep varsity baseball team advanced to the 81st Greater Newark Tournament championship game against third-seeded and defending champion Montclair on Sunday,…

Bloomfield softball team reaches ECT semifinals

Bloomfield softball team reaches ECT semifinals

BLOOMFIELD – The fourth-seeded Bloomfield High School varsity softball team will face top-seeded Livingston in the second game of the Essex County Tournament semifinals doubleheader on Friday, May…

ARTS / LEISURE

New Jersey Film Festival Adds Celebrity Guests to Putzel Screening

New Jersey Film Festival Adds Celebrity Guests to Putzel Screening

Putzel: Sunday, April 28, 2:00pm, JCC MetroWest Walter’s aspirations of taking over his uncle’s smoked fish emporium are dashed when attractive…

Taste of Montclair coming in April

Foodies from all across New Jersey, and even New York, descended upon the Rotary Club of Montclair’s “Taste of Montclair” last…

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May
19
Sun
10:00 am 5K (stroller friendly) charity walk @ Oak Ridge Park
5K (stroller friendly) charity walk @ Oak Ridge Park
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
5K (stroller friendly) charity walk, free refreshments, raffle basket auction www.promisewalk.org/cranford to register or donate $20 per adult/ $10 per child, includes free walk t-shirt [...]
May
31
Fri
7:30 am The Rave Ons
The Rave Ons
May 31 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 am
EIES of NJ, a completely volunteer radio reader service for the blind and visually impaired is presenting The Rave Ons. A fabulous 4 piece Buddy [...]

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BLOOMFIELD

BOE says that 37 or 38 teachers to be let go

BLOOMFIELD — At a special Bloomfield Board of Education meeting held Monday, May 13, acting School Superintendent Nicholas Dotoli set the number of teachers whose contracts will not…

EAST ORANGE

PHCA to host mayoral debate May 16th at church

PHCA to host mayoral debate May 16th at church

EAST ORANGE — The members of the Presidential Heights Community Association will be hosting a mayoral debate and candidates night forum on Thursday, May 16, from 7 to…

GLEN RIDGE

Much to see and learn at Eco-Fair and Art Festival

Much to see and learn at Eco-Fair and Art Festival

GLEN RIDGE — The fifth annual Glen Ridge Eco-Fair was held Saturday afternoon. And as it has been since its inception, the fair was combined with the borough’s…

IRVINGTON

Groundbreaking ceremony thrills community

IRVINGTON — Last week, something many skeptics thought they would never see actually happened. The groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated, long-awaited and, until now, seemingly out of reach…

MAPLEWOOD

Maplewood proposes post-office area redevelopment plan

Maplewood proposes post-office area redevelopment plan

MAPLEWOOD — Maplewood Township released the proposed draft of the Maplewood Village Post Office Redevelopment Plan on Wednesday, May 1. The redevelopment area consists of three, town-owned properties…

NUTLEY

Nutley resident’s special ‘dedication’

Nutley resident’s special ‘dedication’

NUTLEY — Costa served in the Navy during wartime, beginning in 1942. This plucky Nutley nurse, who worked in Newark at the St. James School of Nursing, volunteered…

SOUTH ORANGE

BOT candidates debate on village issues

SOUTH ORANGE — Elections for the Board of Trustees for South Orange Village are Tuesday, May 14. The seven candidates vying for the three open spots on the…

WEST ORANGE

ECHO provides support for the blind, helps out in town

ECHO provides support for the blind, helps out in town

WEST ORANGE — West Orange resident Jane Degenshein has one goal in life: to live as happily and positively as possible, though some people may think her blindness…