Two incumbents take on three challengers for BOE seats
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — November’s South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education election looks to be full of tough discussions, with five candidates running for three open seats, each for three years. Incumbents Stephanie Lawson-Muhammad and Johanna Wright will be vying to reclaim their seats against challengers Anthony Mazzocchi, Susie Adamson and James Henry Davis III, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents of the Cliffs at Eagle Rock assisted living facility recently raised $126 to support the Fresh Air Fund by doing laps around the Cliffs at Eagle Rock campus. The funds are their contribution to help support the efforts of the Fresh Air Fund to allow inner-city children the opportunity to […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Religious book author Rev. Leslie T. Seaton discussed his latest work, “Faith Beyond Borders,” a book on the basic tenets of the world’s five major religions, at a July 24 presentation at First Presbyterian & Trinity Church in South Orange. Photo Courtesy of Russell Ben Ali
Body cameras add ‘accountability’ to police departments
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Police Department will require its officers and detectives to wear body cameras while on duty starting Oct. 1. Deputy Chief John Buoye said the department has purchased 65 WatchGuard Video body cameras, which line officers, detectives and other units will wear in the center of their uniforms. According […]
Natchez comes to the rescue, bonds with Maplewood boy
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In many ways, Natchez is like a typical pet dog for 7-year-old Grant Weiss. The 2-year-old yellow lab-golden retriever mix loves to play and give his master kisses. At night he even curls up at the foot of Grant’s bed — in the great American tradition of a boy and his dog. […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The MetroEast Region of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners is hosting its monthly networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Greek Taverna, 292 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. The speaker for this event is East Orange business owner Lawrese Brown of Brown Coaching […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Starting earlier this month, PSE&G has been working in West Orange to replace approximately 3 miles of older gas pipes with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping to ensure a continued safe, clean and reliable gas system well into the future, according to a township release. Work will take place […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The mayor and Township Committee invite you to apply for Maplewood’s Affordable Housing Program, under which you can receive up to $20,000 for repairs. Eligible uses of funds include roofs and foundations, heating and electrical, windows and insulation, and plumbing. If you live in Maplewood, own your home and your total gross […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Mountain High School Class of 1976 will celebrate its 40th high school reunion on Friday, Sept. 23, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Mayfair Farms, 481 Eagle Rock Ave. in West Orange. The evening will feature an open bar, cocktail hour, buffet dinner and DJ. Tickets are charged; […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The village announced on its website today, Aug. 5, that emergency crews are on Warren Court for a water main break. The entire street will experience a water outage for approximately four to seven hours, and surrounding residents may experience low pressure or no water.