TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy’s first proposed budget increases state “formula” aid that goes directly to school districts by $283.6 million, the initial step toward fulfilling the state’s school-funding obligation, according to a March 15 press release from the NJ Department of Education. The budget also increases aid for expanded preschool, STEM programs and […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — An armed robbery occurred in the area of 51 Orchard Road in Maplewood at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, March 16, according to a press release from the Maplewood Police Department. A female victim was walking alone when she was grabbed from behind by a male, who had exited a silver vehicle. […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Mayor Tony Vauss honored several township employees at his fourth annual State of the Township Address in Christian Pentecostal Church on Clinton Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 23, including Sgt. Sheyla Marquez-Cepeda of the Irvington Police Division, Charles Washington from the Department of Public Works, former Building Department Director and current East Orange […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Mayor Tony Vauss and Public Safety Director Tracy Bowers had nothing but good things to say about the township’s response to the first big snow of 2018. “I’m very proud of our Department of Public Works. They did a great job, not only with the snow but with the storm we just […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — When township Master Clerk Harold Wiener had the drawing on Monday, May 12, to determine ballot positions for the municipal election on Tuesday, May 8, mayoral candidate Elouise McDaniel and her running mate for an at large council seat, Allison Morris, were not included. “As of right now, as far as my […]
PARSIPPANY, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green will be hosting his first Black Tie Gala at the Hilton Parsippany Hotel on Saturday, March 17, at 7 p.m. But Green’s friend, former boss and fellow municipal leader, Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss, said he already knows everything he needs to know about the event. Green worked […]
PARSIPPANY, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green will be hosting his first Black Tie Gala at the Hilton Parsippany Hotel on Saturday, March 17, at 7 p.m. But Green’s friend, former boss and fellow municipal leader, Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss, said he already knows everything he needs to know about the event. Green worked […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert Laurino addressed recent threats made to schools in Essex County on Feb. 27, in the wake of the high school shooting in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14. He also spoke about the spike in threats that come after an incident like the one in Florida. According […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Local developer and International House of Pancakes restaurant owner Adenah Bayoh was one of the award recipients at Mayor Tony Vauss’ fourth annual State of the Township Address at Christian Pentecostal Church on Friday, Feb. 23, and she used her acceptance speech to give an update on her biggest development to date: […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — MEND, a nonprofit working to alleviate hunger in Essex County, is hosting a celebratory dinner on Thursday, March 8, at The Woodland in Maplewood. In addition to raising funds and awareness, the gala will honor two community partners that have supported MEND as it works to serve its more than 140,000 food-insecure […]