Broadway veteran in Gas Lamp ‘Follies’

Broadway veteran in Gas Lamp ‘Follies’

Kristy Graves, stalwart director of the Gas Lamp Players, will perform in the community theater’s upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies.” A veteran actress, Graves began her professional career at 10, touring nationally as Annie in the eponymous hit musical. Leaving the role at 13, she has performed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in films, TV, sang […]

Smashing pumpkins for a cause

Smashing pumpkins for a cause

The Glen Ridge Environmental Committee staged its third annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday morning, Nov. 2. The event, held at the Benson Street Garden, gave parents and kids goggles, mallets and the opportunity to wack to smithereens the Halloween pumpkins and gourds that a few days before were their honored guests. But it was for […]

Oak View students learn about politics

Oak View students learn about politics

The student council at Oak View Elementary School held its elections this week. They were noteworthy because they served as a marker, providing the opportunity to look back on the previous student administration which was the first one ever at the school. Principal Linda Lo, in her second year now, instituted the governing body when […]

Mundell, Tabares, Rojas, Aviles and Heller win in Bloomfield

Mundell, Tabares, Rojas, Aviles and Heller win in Bloomfield

Democrat and First Ward Councilwoman Jenny Mundell has been elected the first woman mayor of Bloomfield, outpolling her Republican opponent Dave Tucker with an unofficial vote tally of 8,590 to 4,424.  Her running mate, Councilwoman Monica Charris Tabares, defeated Republican challenger Russell Mollica 8,409 to 4,456 for an at-large council seat. Both elections are for […]

Mayor and council seat up for election

Voting has begun and Election Day polls will be open this coming Tuesday, Nov. 5. The township has two municipal races to consider. For mayor, Councilwoman Jen Mundell, a Democrat, and Dave Tucker, a Republican, are opposing each other. For an at-large council seat, Councilwoman Monica Charris Tabares, a Democrat, is being challenged by Russell […]

Grandparents go back to school

Grandparents go back to school

Carteret Elementary School celebrated its 15th annual Grandparents Day, on Oct. 11, and it was again coordinated by guidance counselor Marissa Acosta and math interventionist Rachel Ciliento. “It’s our biggest crowd,” Ciliento said. “We have a lot of new families for the school this year. The invitations had a QR code, so maybe that made […]