Police looking to end catalytic converter thefts

Bloomfield Police Chief George Ricci said so himself in a July 11 interview at headquarters: The number of recent catalytic converter thefts in Bloomfield was “a crazy amount, three or four a night.” He continued: “The number of thefts is high in Essex County and the state,” he said. “But I did something different.” What […]

Memorial to Revolutionary War soldiers unveiled

Situated on the borderline of Bloomfield and Glen Ridge along Belleville Avenue, the Bloomfield Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous Revolutionary War veterans, some who gave their lives during the war. On July 1, a headstone, with a plaque bearing their names, was unveiled before 100 spectators. Among the guests were Margo Perl […]

People are returning to township pool

Although northern Jersey summer weather has been atypical so far this year with high temperatures on hold and the few bona fide beach days canceled because of smog from Canadian forest fires, this hasn’t stopped Glen Ridge Municipal Pool family members from enjoying the facility. The pool manager is Jodie Schneck and she has three […]

Plaza dedicated to former mayor

In recognition of the efforts of former Mayor Raymond McCarthy in the redevelopment of downtown Bloomfield, Lackawanna Place was given the honorary designation of Raymond J. McCarthy Boulevard at a June 24 ceremony. McCarthy, his wife Janet, and their daughter Carli, were present to accept the accolade. About 40 people attended the ceremony at the […]

Class of 2023 takes a leap forward

Class of 2023 takes a leap forward

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School held its 169th commencement on Thursday, June 22. The procession of graduating seniors, the class of 2023, following the traditional Belleville Avenue route to Foley Field, was led by superintendent and assistant superintendent of schools, Sal Goncalves and Joseph Fleres, respectively. Absent from the march was the high school […]

Writing contest is looking for G.R. contestants

Writing contest is looking for G.R. contestants

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The second annual Folkwise Summer Writing Contest is accepting entries until July 21. The contest, which last year was open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders residing in Glen Ridge, has been expanded to include students in those same grades, but also residing in Bloomfield, Verona and Montclair. Amanda Staab, the founder […]

Gas Lamp players learn while they act

Gas Lamp players learn while they act

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Gas Lamp Junior Summer Camp is currently underway with a variety of activities for elementary school children with the highlight being a two-show presentation of the youth edition of “The SpongeBob Musical” at Ridgewood Avenue School. Originally titled, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, the show opened on Broadway in December, […]

Grads will always know what a ‘Ridger’ is

Grads will always know what a ‘Ridger’ is

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Despite an afternoon rain which threatened a change of venue, the Friday, June 16, commencement ceremony, for the Glen Ridge High School class of 2023, was held on Hurrell Field, at six o’clock. One hundred and thirty-seven seniors were awarded diplomas. The welcoming address was given by Colin Pennington, the class […]

Calls for CARE Unit up 39 percent this year

Calls for CARE Unit up 39 percent this year

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A joint effort between Bloomfield’s human services and police departments, teaming up to respond to residents in crisis, has seen an increase in calls for help this year, said Francesca Viola, the township’s social work supervisor. The human services/police collaboration, known as the CARE unit, is an acronym for Creating a Resilient […]

Parents get ready for Project Graduation 2023

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Project Graduation 2023, the generation-spanning June party produced by parents of graduating Glen Ridge High School seniors will be Friday, June 17. As in every year, GRHS seniors choose a theme for their bash and this time the animated movie “Rio” was selected. The party is at the home of a […]

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