WEST ORANGE, NJ — Information and legislation were the key themes at the newly formed West Orange Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board’s inaugural meeting Monday, Nov. 16, at the Turtle Back Zoo Education Center. The purpose of the board is to recommend safety measures to the Township Council for further review. The group of 12 attendees included […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — “Almost, Maine,” a play of nine vignettes about falling in and out of love, on the same night as an aurora borealis, was performed last week by the Bloomfield High School Thespian Society under the direction of BHS drama teacher Brandon Doemling. Written by John Cariani, the school’s fall production was seen last […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia has indicated that he is prepared to move forward following the arrest of Councilman Elias Chalet on bribery charges last week. “Obviously, within this situation, we’re going to act swiftly,” Venezia said in a Monday telephone interview. “At the next conference session, I want an ethics board in the township […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — With the final weeks of yet another year upon us, charity is again a key ingredient in holiday cheer for many borough workers and residents. For some of those workers, November is the time to put away razors and soap, and with the money saved by not shaving, make a donation to […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Local artists in search of feedback and encouragement need look no further than the Creative Connections program offered by the West Orange Arts Council, now located in its new home, the West Orange Arts Center at 551 Valley Road in West Orange. The newly opened center has been in operation for about […]
Mayor is recognized for continued dedication to Maplewood by the N.J. State League of Municipalities
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca’s accomplishments were recently recognized at the state level when he was inducted into the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Mayors’ Hall of Fame on Nov. 18, as well as being named the New Jersey Municipal Management Association 2015 Elected Official of the Year. DeLuca was inducted into the […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Good oral health is important for overall health. Cavities and other problems with teeth can make it difficult for children to concentrate and learn in school as well as affect their nutrition, speech, and self-esteem. One of the best ways to prevent cavities is to brush twice a day for two minutes […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Officials at the VA hospital in East Orange unveiled a landscape beautification project the first week of November that was created as part of an Eagle Scout project, with the help of scouts from Troop 5 in Maplewood. Boy Scout Josh Heacock of Troop 5 recently organized and completed the work, […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Police Department will once again be collecting toys for the less fortunate children of Bloomfield. Make a donation or bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Youth Aid Division office of the Bloomfield Police Department by Wednesday, Dec. 16. Additional drop-off locations are Bagels Abroad and the ShopRite in Bloomfield. […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Local families participated in a group activity organized by Family Faith Time, which meets the second Saturday of each month at Glen Ridge Congregational Church. The group includes families with children and grandparents from Glen Ridge and Bloomfield, as well as neighboring towns. On Nov. 14, 30 members gathered for a […]