NCJW/Essex ‘Books and Bites’ event to feature author and activist

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Author Lois Schaffer will lead a discussion about her book, “The Unthinkable: Life, Loss, and a Mother’s Mission to Ban Illegal Guns,” at a special “Books and Bites” discussion group hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. Schaffer’s tragic […]

9th annual Back 2 School Store is huge success

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section received a generous donation from a local ad-hoc group of the Rotary Club of the Caldwells to support this year’s ninth annual NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store, which took place on Sunday, July 30. The group of three local women, who call themselves […]

Registration now open for SeniorStudio painting class

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Recreation Department is again sponsoring SeniorStudio, a free, studio painting program specifically designed for township residents ages 60 and older with no previous art experience. Registration is now open for the fall semester. Since space is limited, interested students are encouraged to register soon, either in-person at DeHart Community Center […]

CDC reminds international travelers to protect themselves against measles

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — With the peak summer travel season under way, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds travelers to Europe and other global destinations to take steps to protect themselves against measles amid outbreaks of the disease. More than 14,000 cases of measles have been reported in Europe since January 2016, according […]

BOE remembers Warren Fuller

WEST ORANGE, NJ — It is with great sadness that the members of the West Orange Board of Education acknowledge the passing of former BOE member Warren Fuller on July 31. Fuller served the community from 1996-2004 with great distinction. He was a Certified Board Leader, receiving the highest accommodation from New Jersey School Boards […]