Rockwell details the history of the parkway in Bloomfield

Rockwell details the history of the parkway in Bloomfield

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Councilman Rich Rockwell, a member of the Historical Society of Bloomfield, gave a well-researched presentation Oct. 25 on the changes the construction of the Garden State Parkway wreaked in Bloomfield. His talk, “The Toll the Garden State Parkway Had on Bloomfield,” was at the Church on the Green and included projected […]

Glen Ridge works together to clean Toney’s Brook

Glen Ridge works together to clean Toney’s Brook

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Borough residents, Girl Scout Cadets from Troop No. 20472 and New Jersey Institute of Technology students pulled on their wading boots and rubber gloves Saturday, Oct. 22, for the semiannual Glen Ridge cleanup of Toney’s Brook. The watery morning, attracting about 20 volunteers, was sponsored by Clean Ocean Action, a national […]

West Orange mayoral election features four candidates

West Orange mayoral election features four candidates

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange residents have a big choice to make at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, choosing among four candidates for the next mayor. Current Mayor Robert Parisi is not running for reelection, leaving four challengers to vie for the spot; they are former Councilman Joe Krakoviak, Councilwoman Cindy Matute-Brown, Council […]

Bloomfield HSAs create pumpkin patches for students

Bloomfield HSAs create pumpkin patches for students

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Home and School Associations, with each school having its own membership and governing body, give a boost to the district by sponsoring fundraisers and activities, and helping to make ends meet. At Halloween time, members scatter pumpkins across their elementary school’s front lawns, with the advice to children, heard just last […]

Five candidates run for three open seats on Glen Ridge BOE

Five candidates run for three open seats on Glen Ridge BOE

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — This election season, Glen Ridge has five candidates running for three open seats on the Board of Education. They are incumbents Elisabeth Ginsburg and Heather Yaros-Ramos, running on the Civic Conference Committee–endorsed slate with challenger Tricia Akinwande; challenger Darius K. Dehnad, running under the slogan “Glen Ridge Parent Alliance”; and challenger […]

Five candidates vie for three open seats on Orange BOE

Five candidates vie for three open seats on Orange BOE

ORANGE, NJ — This election season, Orange has five candidates running for three open seats on the Board of Education. They are incumbents Guadalupe Cabido, Sueann Gravesande and Shawneque Johnson, running as the “Children’s Future Matters” slate, and challengers Anthony S. Nimely and Tyrone Jon Tarver, running as the “Parents for Excellence” slate. Each candidate […]

Four challengers vie for just two open seats on the West Orange Township Council

Four challengers vie for just two open seats on the West Orange Township Council

WEST ORANGE, NJ — This year’s West Orange Township Council promises new blood on the town’s governing body, with four challengers running for two open seats. Council President Susan McCartney and Councilwoman Cindy Matute-Brown are not seeking reelection to the council, as they are both running for mayor. Therefore, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, West Orange […]