MMS sends students to Model U.N. conference, two win award

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Thirty-one members of the Maplewood Middle School Model UN Club participated in the largest middle school Model U.N. conference in the world on Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2. The conference took place in New York City at the Grand Hyatt, and closing ceremonies were held on Saturday in the General […]

SOMS excels at Model U.N. conference, two students win award

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The SOMS Model U.N. has recently returned from the Global Classrooms International Middle School Model U.N. conference in New York City, where 52 SOMS students were excited, engaged, collaborative and industrious during the three-day conference. The SOMS delegation represented the countries of Belize, Bangladesh, the Comoros and the Czech Republic. Students […]

Maplewood Republican Committee endorses Summersgill for TC

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Republican Committee has endorsed political newcomer Michael Summersgill as its candidate for the Maplewood Township Committee race. Running unopposed Summersgill, 35, will be the only Republican candidate in the June 6 primary. He is a professional engineer and has lived in Maplewood with his family for eight years. There will […]

Glen Ridge HS Athletic Hall of Fame unveils 2016 induction class

GLEN RIDGE – The Glen Ridge High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its 2016 induction class. The inductees are: Don Henningsen – Class of 1951 Sally (Cavallaro) Kalksma – Class of 1980 Marc Houser – Class of 1995 Rachael (Miscia) Hogan – Class of 1996 Alex Lopes – Class of 2005 Maria DiCondina […]

Pulaski Skyway southbound will be closed the next two weekends

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Department of Transportation officials announced that the Pulaski Skyway is scheduled to be closed in both directions this weekend and next weekend to install deck panels as the rehabilitation of the historic 83-year-old bridge advances. Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, through 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, NJDOT’s contractor, CCA Civil […]

Jane R. Murray

    Jane R. Murray, 96 passed away peacefully October 31, 2015 in Jacksonville, FL with family by her side.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial funeral mass at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday April 16 at 11 AM with Bishop Paul Bootkowski as celebrant. Arrangements by the O’Boyle Funeral Home, 309 […]

Scout Troop 147 announces 95th anniversary festivities

NUTLEY, NJ — Scout Troop 147 Nutley, sponsored by the Franklin Reformed Church, was 95 years old on Feb. 29. The troop will be holding a 95th anniversary celebration dinner at the Franklin Steakhouse in Nutley, from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 30. The event includes a buffet luncheon. All current and former Troop […]

Jr. Girl Scouts to present health fair

NUTELY, NJ — The Junior Girl Scout Health Fair, presented by Girl Scout Troop 20219, will be held on Saturday, April 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nutley Public Library, 93 Booth Drive. The stations at the fair will be: • welcome desk, with raffle and Relay for Life donation, as an […]

NCJW helps with downsizing, moving, spring cleaning

LIVINGSTON, NJ — If you need help with organizing your “stuff” and want to learn how to declutter your home, the Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women is the place for you. Join certified professional organizer Deborah Gussoff on Monday, April 11, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the NCJW/Essex Center for Women […]