WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, July 17, 70 participants gathered at Chabad of West Orange to see the Second Temple built entirely out of Lego bricks by Yitzy Kasowitz, a master builder and Bais Hamikdash expert, and brother to Chabad Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz. After a thorough overview of the layout of the Holy Temple, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington’s government is joining with its Police and Fire divisions to gear up for National Night Out 2018 on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Civic Square for a local celebration of the nationwide event. “Thank you to all our sponsors,” said Mayor Tony Vauss on Monday, July 23. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Township Council approved a resolution awarding the township’s refuse and recycling contract to Suburban Disposal for a five-year period at its July 17 meeting, at the cost of $2,867,554 per year. The resolution passed 3-1, with Councilman Joe Krakoviak being the only opposing vote. Council President Susan McCartney recused herself […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green introduced former police Director Jose Cordero as the city’s new public safety consultant at a press conference inside East Orange Police Headquarters on Thursday, July 19. “I’m very pleased to make this announcement that Joseph Cordero, who is very familiar with our community, has agreed to […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church’s food pantry is in need of donations, after seeing a drop in fundraising during the last six months. As donations via Venmo are no longer able to be taken, the food pantry is in need of funds to stay open and continue providing food to those […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District’s Department of Special Education invites the public to take part in two upcoming forums on special education in the Columbia High School Auditorium, 17 Parker Ave., from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; one forum will be Monday, July 30, and the other Tuesday, Sept. 4.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The deadline to submit applications to be a part of the Maplewood Community Board on Police has been extended to Aug. 16. Any interested applicant must complete the form here: https://www.twp.maplewood.nj.us/township-committee/webforms/maplewood-community-board-police. For further information about the Maplewood Community Board on Police and what is required of members, visit https://www.twp.maplewood.nj.us/township-committee/pages/maplewood-community-board-police-%E2%80%93-membership-faq.
ORANGE, NJ — The Orange City Council hosted a work session in Council Chambers on Thursday, July 12, to review Mayor Dwayne Warren’s proposed Calendar Year 2018 city budget. City Council President Kerry Coley led the council through the budget page by page, proposing cuts or revisions to the funding requests from some city departments, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Building on his first term in office, Mayor Tony Vauss ended his inauguration and swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, July 1, by promising to continue making Irvington clean and safe, particularly in the summer months, when statistics show that an annual spike in crime occurs. “I thank you for your support over the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — This year’s Summer Enrichment Program, held annually at West Orange High School, is being delighted in by 444 students. The program, which opened July 2, remains in full swing until July 27. The enrichment program first began more than 20 years ago as a way to provide music, art and educational […]