GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Louis A. Melchor, a veteran educational leader, has been selected as the next principal of Glen Ridge High School. The appointment was announced by Superintendent Dirk Phillips and approved by the Board of Education on Nov. 16. For the past six years, Melchor has served as principal of the North Warren […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — NJ Transit is prepared to wage its annual battle against Mother Nature and fallen leaves on the rails by deploying its leaf-clearing unit, the AquaTrack, as conditions warrant throughout the fall season. The equipment is a high-pressure power-washing system, which removes leaves and oily residue from the tracks in an effort […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Students in grades seven through 12 have the opportunity to compete in a dodgeball tournament at Nutley High School to benefit Gail’s Angels. The event will be held Friday, Nov. 20. “The Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to sponsor student driven fundraisers,” said Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci. “It is […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Water Committee has chosen American Water Contract Services for the purpose of negotiating a maintenance and operating agreement, according to a Nov. 16 release from South Orange Village. Once a draft agreement has been negotiated, that draft will be the topic of a hearing, the record of which […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Special Education Parent Advisory Council sponsored a standing-room-only meet-and-greet at Liberty Middle School on Oct. 19 to introduce themselves and provide information about the special education program in the West Orange School District. WOSEPAC Chairperson Tanya Atterberry explained the purpose of the council as “an organization of parents […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School varsity cheerleaders were named Northeast Regional Champions in the Large Varsity Non-Tumbling Division at the Universal Cheerleaders Association Northeast Regional Competition on Nov. 14, held at Pine Belt Arena in Toms River. This is the second year the team has competed at the regionals, and its […]
IRVINGTON – On Nov. 1, the Irvington-based Jersey Heat High School boy athletes became the USATF New Jersey Association state champions in a 5k division during the organization’s first round of the cross-country national series. Each athlete on the scoring team earned a patch to symbolize/mark their achievement. The team was led by Irvington High […]
OBITUARIES: • ESPOSITO – Marilyn T., formerly of South Orange; Nov. 7. Executive secretary. • GROB – John J. Jr., formerly of South Orange; Nov. 6. Atomic energy expert. • KUSALBA – Ellen M., formerly of Irvington, South Orange; Nov. 6. Secretary. • NELSON – Jeffrey B., of Maplewood; Nov. 14. Writer for Center for […]
OBITUARIES: • BARNES – Edward Douglas, of West Orange; Oct. 7. Great-grandfather. • GILLESPIE – Marion C., formerly of West Orange; Nov. 5. Grandmother. • GUARENTE – Gerardo “Jerry,” of West Orange; Nov. 11. Landscaper, grandfather. • GUARIGLIA – Pierre, formerly of West Orange; Nov. 6. Founder, Fidelity Paper.
OBITUARIES: • BANDA – Josephine, of Bloomfield; Nov. 12. Seamstress, dressmaker. • CICCONE – Mario, of Bloomfield; Nov. 5. Retired carpenter, grandfather. • ELLENBERGER – Anna Lee Gilbert “Ann,” of Bloomfield; Nov. 10. Manager. • GALLO – Louise M., of Bloomfield; Nov. 8. Waitress, grandmother, was 101. • MELILLO – Madelyn, formerly of Bloomfield; Nov. […]