ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Inspired by her pastor’s words following the May 24 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 elementary school children and two teachers, a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Bloomfield and Glen Ridge took part in a March for Our Lives rally on June 11 to end gun violence. Rhonda […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Susan Schotka, a physical education teacher, retired last week after 42 years with the Bloomfield School District. In her long career, Schotka taught at every elementary school in the district except Franklin and Oak View; at South Junior High School; and, for the last 36 years, at Bloomfield High School. In addition […]
FAIR LAWN, NJ — Columbia Bank has been selected as a recipient of the New Jersey Bankers Association 2022 Community Service Award. The distinction recognizes companies that exhibit outstanding efforts to improve the lives of New Jersey citizens and the communities in which they live. Judging was conducted by an independent panel that used criteria […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Assignment Judge Sheila A. Venable of the Essex Vicinage announced on July 6 the appointment of Edward D. Wingren III as trial court administrator, effective July 8. Wingren, trial court administrator for the Mercer Vicinage since 2021, had previously served as assistant trial court administrator for the Essex Vicinage for four […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Michael Melham promised to continue forward momentum in town as he was sworn in for his second term as Belleville’s mayor. State Sen. Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey, administered the oath of office during the township’s reorganization meeting on Friday, July 1. “I do not see the need to […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci unveiled the Township’s “Area of Hope” in late June at a ceremony in Memorial Park I near the center of town. The memorial area was dedicated to those who have died during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we prepare for summer, we all continue to remember those we […]
NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are investigating two shooting homicides that occurred in Newark on Monday, July 4, according to a July 5 press release from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. The first incident occurred at approximately 12:35 p.m. on the 100 block of Irvine Turner Boulevard. The Newark Police Department dispatched officers to that location […]
NEWARK, NJ — TaNisha Fordham Productions, in association with the city of Newark, announces the world premiere of the new musical “TaNisha Fordham’s Snatch Yo’ Free,” written by, directed by, produced by and starring this year’s American Express directing fellow and the current associate director of the five-time Tony Award–winning Broadway musical company, Fordham. As […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed Essex County’s Aaa rating with a stable outlook in a review released on Wednesday, July 6. Essex County received the Aaa rating for the first time in 2018 and has maintained this highest rating in each of the last four years. “I view our ratings reports […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Jewish Family Service of MetroWest recently announced the installation of its 2022-2023 executive board and board appointments. The following individuals have been installed: President Andrea G. Bier, of West Orange; Vice Presidents Shari Brandt, Pamela Davis and Rachel G. Wilf, all of Short Hills; Michael Elchoness and Linda Jacobs, both of […]