County to modernize Codey Arena’s Rink 1

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. announced May 2 that a $2.8 million project to modernize Rink 1 in Codey Arena is under way. The new refrigeration system will enable the arena to operate more efficiently and will provide a better ice skating surface. This is the first major renovation of […]

PSE&G offers electricity safety tips

NEWARK, NJ — Awareness of electrical hazards is the key to reducing the number of electrically-related injuries and deaths. May is National Electric Safety Month and PSE&G takes this opportunity to remind customers of a dozen ways to avoid electrical safety hazards. Never handle electric appliances with wet hands as electricity and water don’t mix. […]

Tourism to Thomas Edison NHP creates $3.4 million in economic benefit

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A new National Park Service report shows that 57.7 thousand visitors to Thomas Edison National Historical Park in 2016 spent $3.4 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 44 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $4.7 million. “Thomas Edison NHP […]

West Orange offers early permit pickup and drop-off hours

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The township has expanded its building and construction permit hours. The Building Department now offers early drop-off and pickup for building and construction permits. Meanwhile, the Planning and Zoning Department will offer early drop-off and pickup for garage sales and CCOs. Fence permits are drop-off only. Early service is from 7:30 […]

RSVP Center thanks its many volunteers

WEST ORANGE, NJ — More than 150 of the more than 450 RSVP volunteers attended a volunteer appreciation lunch on Friday, April 21, at the JCC MetroWest. The RSVP Center matches older individuals with volunteer opportunities at more than 50 volunteer stations in Essex and Hudson counties. Photos Courtesy of Kimberly Colchamiro

DOI hosts ‘Golden Girls Tea Party’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The “Golden Girls Tea Party” held on April 19 at Daughters of Israel was a truly spectacular event, with beautiful decor, vintage accessories and mouthwatering pastries. Special guest Sheena Collum, the president of South Orange, spoke to the women and engaged them in relevant and genuine conversation.