PSAB meets to examine roadway concerns

In emotional meeting, Badlanis, county officers discuss procedures for investigating traffic deaths

PSAB meets to examine roadway concerns

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board gathered Thursday, July 13, at the Turtle Back Zoo Education Center to discuss solutions for roadway issues in West Orange to make township roads safer for pedestrians. Most of the board members were in attendance, joined by township residents, as well as Lt. Robert […]

Family traveling band to take Maplewood gazebo by storm

Family traveling band to take Maplewood gazebo by storm

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Local residents looking for family-friendly entertainment this weekend only have to go as far as the Hilton Branch Library, where Maplewood’s summer concert series will feature Chibi Kodama, a family band from Tennessee that includes five sisters and their parents. The July 22 show will take place at 11 a.m. under the […]

Council to re-evaluate a new permit-parking zone

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Earlier this week Mayor Michael Venezia stated that a Bloomfield Police Department ordinance that bans overnight parking on Willard Street and Kilmer Court by vehicles without a residential parking permit will be reconsidered during the Monday, July 17, conference session. The recently imposed ban was met with complaints by some Franklin Street apartment […]

Green Hill hosts sixth annual Green House block party

Green Hill hosts sixth annual Green House block party

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The sixth annual Green House block party was held in the Green House “neighborhood” at Green Hill in West Orange on Tuesday, July 11. There was a wonderful turnout of residents, family and friends enjoying the beautiful weather, delicious food, great conversation and lively music by accordionist Eric Kerssen. Staff and […]

District plans upgrades to facilities in summer

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield School District is at work this summer getting the facilities in shape for the coming school year. According to District Facilities Manager Joe Carretta, some of the improvements that students and educators will see in September are specified below. In addition to these upgrades, Carretta said all schools will have an […]

Tradition of In-Service Night continues at MCP

Tradition of In-Service Night continues at MCP

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Community Pool closed early on Tuesday, July 11, for the annual “In-Service Night.” This event for lifeguards is held to ensure safety and consistency throughout the pool, which has more than 60 certified lifeguards working shifts Sunday through Saturday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Having everyone together for In-Service […]

After long recovery, assault victim is back at work

After long recovery, assault victim is back at work

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A Bloomfield resident brutally attacked in January by a gang of juveniles on Arlington Avenue began working full-time again last week. His assailants had worn a type of glove used by motorcyclists with hardened, composite material protecting the knuckles. Adam Young returned to his job as the lead brewer for Brooklyn Brewery following […]

NJ Transit adopts fiscal year 2018 operating, capital budgets

Operating budget keeps fares stable; capital budget continues financial commitment to enhance overall customer experience

NEWARK, NJ — The NJ Transit Board of Directors adopted a Fiscal Year 2018 operating budget and capital program on July 12 that supports continued investments in infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state of good repair and enhance the overall customer experience, according to a press release from NJ Transit. “NJ […]