West Orange Planning Board approves recommendation to designate four historic properties

West Orange Planning Board approves recommendation to designate four historic properties

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Wednesday, Oct. 6, the West Orange Planning Board welcomed newly appointed public advocate Sarabray Thapar and new Planning Board member Chris Morgan. The Oct. 6 agenda included a presentation by the West Orange Historic Preservation Commission to recognize and establish sites as new township historic landmarks. HPC Chairperson Brian Feeney […]

Essex County’s 2021 leaf collection schedule

Essex County’s 2021 leaf collection schedule

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County’s 2021 leaf collection schedule for county roads has been announced. Residents whose properties are on county roads may place their leaves in biodegradable bags or sweep the loose leaves into piles at the curb. To organize leaf collection on county roads, Essex County is divided into four sectors. There […]

NJAW to invest $1.5 million in Maplewood infrastructure

NJAW to invest $1.5 million in Maplewood infrastructure

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — New Jersey American Water is preparing to replace approximately 200 feet of aging water main in Maplewood, according to an Oct. 8 press release. The company will upgrade the aging 12-inch cast iron water lines that were installed in the 1920s with new 16-inch ductile iron main along Oakland Road from Dunnell […]

Newark Museum of Art plans ambitious fall of events and exhibitions

NEWARK, NJ — This fall, the Newark Museum of Art will debut a series of new exhibitions and offer a robust schedule of events for museum members and visitors. The lineup includes an art installation by nationally recognized light artist and architect Phillip K. Smith III, an exhibition highlighting a series of new works and […]

State files to hold alleged polluters in Irvington, Newark accountable

State files to hold alleged polluters in Irvington, Newark accountable

IRVINGTON / NEWARK, NJ — Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced Oct. 8 the filing of seven new environmental enforcement actions across the state, including six to hold polluters accountable for contamination in environmental justice communities. Five of these six environmental justice lawsuits focus on […]

Vanguard Theater to explore stigmas around mental illness in new production

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Vanguard Theater had announced the cast and creative team for its mainstage production of the Pulitzer Prize–winning musical, “Next to Normal.”  Erica Dorfler stars as Diana; Dorfler made her Broadway debut in the 2010 Tony Award–winning hit “Memphis,” followed by the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award–winning “The Book of Mormon,” among other […]

County cuts the ribbon on gardens in Monte Irvin Orange Park

County cuts the ribbon on gardens in Monte Irvin Orange Park

ORANGE, NJ — Earlier this month, Essex County cut a ribbon on the Monte Irvin Orange Park’s formal gardens, which were recently updated. Located in the southern section of the park near the intersection of South Center and Harrison streets in Orange, the gardens were updated with new plantings and repairs to the irrigation system. […]

Bloomfield HS football team defeats Kearny for second straight win

Bloomfield HS football team defeats Kearny for second straight win

BLOOMFIELD — The Bloomfield High School football team has turned around its season. The Bengals won their second straight game with an impressive 51-19 win at Kearny on Oct. 8. After losing their first four games of the season, the Bengals now are 2-4. Senior running back Jaden Adkins ran for 122 yards and three […]