Programming at the Bloomfield Public Library has changed in the last several months with the addition of reference librarian Jenne Sudia, who now works with long-time program coordinator and reference librarian Lisa Cohn. In the past, Cohn has been responsible for booking the monthly musical acts and, with Sudia, will continue to do so. Sudia […]
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham gave an elaborate “State of the Township” address last month, with a multimedia presentation and a party-like atmosphere to highlight initiatives underway in town. The mayor took center stage at Nanina’s in the Park on a Monday night in front of a capacity-filled room of supporters to provide an hour-long update. […]
By the Rev. Ivan Sciberras Catholic Schools Week was observed around the country between Jan. 28 and Feb. 2. It is a week in which we reflect on the positive influences of Catholic education on the life of our families and our Township of Belleville. Here at St. Peter’s – where we have been educating […]
A former Belleville resident is facing life in prison when he is sentenced in April for fatally stabbing his wheelchair using roommate. An Essex County jury convicted Edwin Andujar, 59, of murder for fatally stabbing Thomas Parent, 59, of Belleville, in the apartment the men shared, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens […]
NJ State Police Sgt. Stephen Napoli shed light on what it’s truly like to be at the scene of a roadside incident By Sgt. Stephen Napoli, New Jersey State Police As a seasoned officer who has served 22 years with the New Jersey State Police, I’ve witnessed firsthand some perilous scenes that unfolded on […]
Everyday is Veterans’ Day for Michael Perrone, weather permitting. Perrone, the president of the Belleville Historical Society and a mason whose family owns Perrone Mason Contractors in Bloomfield, has for more than 20 years been painstakingly cleaning, throughout northern Jersey, the soiled gravestones and memorials of veterans killed in action. He does this because he […]
Mike Zulla Jr. was honored as the Shining Knight of The Game last month when the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team defeated Virginia Tech 35-16 at SHI Stadium. A collaboration between Rutgers Athletics and RWJBarnabas Health, The Shining Knight of The Game is an initiative designed to lift the spirits and shine the spotlight on […]
The Belleville, East Orange and Bloomfield School Districts will each be receiving about a quarter million dollars to plant trees. Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette, Sustainable Jersey and The College of New Jersey recently announced the award of $4.55 million in grants to fund the planting of trees at 34 public schools, colleges […]
The East Orange, Bloomfield and Belleville School Districts will each be receiving about a quarter million dollars to plant trees. Marking Climate Week, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette, Sustainable Jersey and The College of New Jersey announced the award of $4.55 million in grants to fund the planting of trees at 34 public […]
By Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, NJDOT Commissioner The start of a new school year is just a few weeks away and with that we will see an increased number of motorists on New Jersey’s roadways. Between hurried school runs, residents returning from vacations, and buses trying to stay on schedule, the pace of activity on our highways, […]