West Orange consultant sentenced for 4 years in prison for fraud
NEWARK, NJ — A political consultant from West Orange was sentenced Sept. 18 to four years in prison for her role in a fraud scheme related to contracts with the Newark Watershed Development Corp. and kickbacks to officials there, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Dianthe Martinez-Brooks, 48, of West Orange, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. […]
CBI events this October
MILLBURN, NJ — Congregation B’nai Israel, located at 160 Millburn Ave. in Millburn, will continue its “Lunch & Learn” events for adult education in October. Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. and the program begins at 1 p.m. Programs are open to everyone; admission is charged. On Thursday, Oct. 4, CBI will screen “RBG,” a film […]
Arts Unbound hosts 3rd annual festival for those with disabilities
FAIRFIELD, NJ — Arts Unbound, in collaboration with Essex Regional Educational Services Commission and ERESC Superintendent Laurie Newell, will host the third annual Arts Accessible Festival on Friday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ERESC’s Essex Campus Academy, 369 Passaic Ave. in Fairfield. The purpose of the art festival is to […]
HNA to feature Township Committee candidates at Sept. meeting
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Hilton Neighborhood Association’s September meeting will feature the three candidates running for Maplewood Township Committee: Nancy Adams, Ileana Castillo and Greg Lembrich. There are two open seats on the committee, with two incumbents and one challenger running. The meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maplewood Senior Center, […]
County unveils artist’s rendering of new TBZ entranceway
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., center, holds an artist’s rendering of the new entranceway to Turtle Back Zoo that was announced Friday, Sept. 14. The $5.3 million project will reconfigure and modernize the entrance and create additional entrance points so larger crowds can be accommodated and long lines of visitors […]
WOFD urges residents to be prepared in case of fire
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the West Orange Fire Department encourages residents to “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” The department will host its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Orange Fire Headquarters, 415 Valley Road in West Orange. […]
West Orange HS girls’ volleyball team downs Livingston for first time in school history
WEST ORANGE, NJ – For the first time in school history, the West Orange High School girls’ varsity volleyball team defeated Livingston on Sept. 13. “The day before we had an upsetting loss against Bloomfield,” said WOHS head coach Jackie Cruz. “The girls did a great job coming back from a 21-13 deficit to tie […]
Seton Hall moves up five places in latest U.S. News Best Colleges ranking
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University moved up five places among the top tier of national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 America’s Best Colleges guide. In the most recent guide, Seton Hall ranked 119 among the nation’s top four-year public, private and for-profit national universities. Last year, in the 2018 edition, […]
Maplewood and South Orange accepted into AARP Network
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The two towns have been accepted into the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. This certification recognizes the two towns’ joint commitment to becoming more age-friendly and supporting residents as they age in place, according to SOMA Two Towns for All Ages. Joining the AARP Network gives SOMA access to […]