BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A sampling of Bloomfield residents and shopkeepers surveyed regarding the parking meters now in place along the Washington Street side of Glenwood Village found that almost everyone questioned was uneasy about the cameras built into the high-tech system. Seven meters have been installed for a 90-day joint pilot program between the Bloomfield […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m., in DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood, Assemblywoman Mila Jasey’s legislative director, Lindy Wilson, will present different funding proposals and discuss how they impact the South Orange-Maplewood School District. The school district gets only about half of the state aid it should get, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Nia Fellowship Baptist Church will host a free community health fair on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 174 So. Valley Road in West Orange. The following free screenings will be available: cholesterol, glucose, podiatry, children’s dental, blood pressure, vision and chiropractic, in addition […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The recently completed Avalon Maplewood redevelopment project at the corner of Springfield and Boyden avenues has six affordable rental units set aside. Units are expected to be ready for occupancy in late summer 2017. No additional information, including sizes, rents or schedule, is available at this time. There is an existing waiting […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — It’s summertime … the perfect time for a Splash Pad Party Open House at The Early School of Temple B’nai Abraham. Bring your children — toddlers to 4-year-olds — to this family event full of fun activities on Tuesday, July 19, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Louis and Emily Slater […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The NotInOurTwoTowns movement will hold a meeting at South Orange Middle School this Tuesday, July 12, to mourn the loss of the black lives taken through the past decades. Come enjoy a night filled with open discussion, youth empowerment and community strategizing. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins promptly […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Monday, June 13, the South Orange Board of Trustees presided over four South Orange Fire Department promotions. From left are Michael Commins promoted to captain, Anthony Vecchio to deputy chief, Steven Maran to deputy chief and Spencer Maran to captain. Photo Courtesy of Irene Maran
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University recently announced the appointment of Maureen Gillette as the new dean of the College of Education and Human Services, effective Aug. 1. Gillette is an accomplished scholar who brings a wealth of administrative and educational experience to Seton Hall, according to a press release from the school. Gillette […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The art wing at West Orange High School was transformed into its own version of a museum as students displayed their creative talents on June 1. Each year, work is selected from all art classes — grades nine through 12, beginner through advanced — and displayed for one night in the […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University’s WSOU’s “Thank God For Monday” radio show is offering a series of specially-focused programs for the “dog days of summer” to keep new and seasoned workers alike inspired and engaged. Hosted by Clifton native Brother Greg Cellini, the series kicks off with three programs for recent college graduates, […]