South Orange pool opening is delayed

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Community Pool will not be open Memorial Day weekend, as had initially been planned. Weather issues, both the early spring snow and the ongoing spring rain, have caused delays in the construction project under way to replace the main pool filter system, according to the village. This project […]

Attend Essex County open house at zoo

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 16th annual Essex County open house will be held at Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave. in West Orange, on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The carnival-like event combines games and activities to entertain and provide information to raise public awareness about the programs and services […]

Livingston police host TBA Early School ‘recruits’

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Most children are probably familiar with the police officer, but how much do they know about this important community helper? Students in the K-ready classes of The Early School of Temple B’nai Abraham had the amazing opportunity to visit the Livingston Police Department headquarters and take an in-depth tour of the facility. […]

West Orange launches municipal ID program

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Township residents can apply for the new West Orange identification card starting June 1. The identification card program is open to all residents, including people who do not have a government ID. The township clerk’s office, which is handling the IDs, will be processing requests from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]

NJ Transit deploys new fare collection technology on trains

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit is going high-tech with fare collection on trains. A pilot program is launching in which select train crews will use handheld mobile devices to scan and validate tickets. “As part of our effort to restore NJ Transit as a national leader, we are utilizing the latest technology to improve our […]

NJAW to implement provisional rates as the company’s rate request is being reviewed

VOORHEES, NJ — Beginning June 15, New Jersey American Water is implementing provisional rates for water and wastewater service while the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities reviews the company’s rate change request. New Jersey American Water’s rate request, which was filed Sept. 15, 2017, was driven by more than $868 million in needed investment […]

PHOTO: Belleville HS’ Santino Imparato earns Best Teammate Award by SEC

Photo by Norman De Shong BELLEVILLE, NJ – Santino Imparato, of Belleville High School, who is a member of Buccaneers’ varsity wrestling team, recently earned the 2018 Investors Bank Best Teammate Award. Santino was recognized during ceremonies held at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center. Best Teammates are selected by athletic directors and coaches […]

WOAC summer pop-up exhibits

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Summer pop-up exhibits are coming to the West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road, and local artists are invited to apply to participate. The first pop-up will be installed Saturday, June 2, and taken down Sunday, June 24; the second pop-up will be installed Saturday, July 7, and taken down Sunday, […]

TSTI prepares to celebrate rabbi’s 25th anniversary

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Rabbi Daniel Cohen has the unusual distinction of serving only one synagogue throughout his entire career, from rabbinic internship through this year, which marks the 25th anniversary of his rabbinic ordination and his 26th year at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel. The community celebration will begin with a gala on Thursday, May 31, […]