Newest ‘Inside Nutley’ podcast features Commissioner Evans

NUTLEY, NJ — The October episode of the “Inside Nutley” podcast features Department of Revenue and Finance Commissioner Thomas J. Evans. In the podcast, Evans covers a wide range of topics, including the township’s taxes, budget and the many departments that are included under the revenue and finance umbrella, as well as his thoughts on […]

Fifteen Columbia HS students earn academic honors from College Board

Fifteen Columbia HS students earn academic honors from College Board

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Fifteen Columbia High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs, which grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions […]

Deputy Police Chief Albert Sally named acting Maplewood police chief

Deputy Police Chief Albert Sally named acting Maplewood police chief

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Friday, Oct. 14, Maplewood police Chief Jimmy DeVaul suffered a medical incident and was transported to the hospital, where he remains with his family, according to an Oct. 17 press release from the township.  Deputy Police Chief Albert Sally has been named acting police chief of the Maplewood Police Department effective […]

Inaugural CJ Waldron Memorial Foundation golf outing raises $36K

Inaugural CJ Waldron Memorial Foundation golf outing raises $36K

WEST ORANGE, NJ — CJ Waldron was 30 years old when he died on July 27, 2021, in a car accident. He, along with his sister, Paige, and brother, Jake, were graduates of the West Orange School District, and his mother, Kathie, is a special needs teacher at Kelly Elementary School. After graduating from West […]

Sheriff’s office: Recent rash of car break-ins

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura issued a public service safety announcement regarding recent car break-ins. According to Fontoura, on Monday, Oct. 10, there was a series of car break-ins with thefts of belongings at McLoone’s Boathouse and South Mountain Reservation in West Orange. In all instances, […]

Winners announced for annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest

Winners announced for annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest

ROSELAND, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. presented awards to the 10 winners in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Winners were awarded in adult, youth and professional categories. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Parks Photography Contest and thank all the contestants for sharing […]

Federal safety and health officer from Bloomfield admits extortion

NEWARK, NJ — A Bloomfield man admitted conspiring with his brother to extort approximately $14,000 in cash from multiple general contractors, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Oct. 12. Alvaro Idrovo, 46, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden on Oct. 12 to an information charging him with one count of […]