MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The township announced last week that current Assistant Business Administrator Sonia Alves-Viveiros will be taking over as the township’s next business administrator. Appointed May 1, Alves-Viveiros will officially begin as business administrator June 1. She has been working in Maplewood for the last two years, and will be taking over for Joseph […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. came to Irvington on Monday, April 30, to tour the township’s small business community alongside Mayor Tony Vauss, N.J. District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration Alfred Titone and others, including at large Councilwoman October Hudley and Public Safety Director Tracey Bowers. Payne represents the state’s […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Parenting Center hosts several free groups and events at the Board of Education Building, 525 Academy St. in Maplewood. Monday, May 7, at 7 p.m., “Always Changing – A Lesson in Puberty.” This fifth-grade health film will be screened for fourth- and fifth-grade parents, following by a question-and-answer session facilitated by […]
NEWARK, NJ — The annual Essex County Annual Jewish Heritage Celebration on Monday, April 30, recognized the influence and positive impact that Jewish people have had, and continue to have, on the economy and culture of Essex County. During the ceremony, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. presented Star of Essex Awards to Joel Bloom, […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The fourth annual “Senior Prom,” sponsored by the Bloomfield Board of Health, was held Friday afternoon, April 27, at the Knights of Columbus hall on State Street. Residents from the township and Glen Ridge fed on a wide assortment of foods donated by 18 local restaurants while listening to Vince “The Prince” […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — This month, interACT Theatre Productions presents “Legally Blonde The Musical.” The show runs through Saturday, May 19, at the Baird Theatre on Three, 5 Mead St. in South Orange. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday matinees begin at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Public Library welcomes energetic, innovative and motivated community members to join its board of trustees. As part of a volunteer board, trustees are responsible for carrying out duties such as setting policies to govern library operations, approving an annual budget, working closely with the library director and advocating […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit continues installation of positive train control equipment on its rail fleet. To accommodate this critical safety upgrade, weekday rail schedules are being adjusted to allow for hardware components to be installed on locomotives and cab cars. Beginning Monday, June 4, some trains will be temporarily discontinued or have changes of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Advocates in New Jersey are urging local leaders to step up their important work to reach Vision Zero — zero traffic deaths and severe injuries — in light of the recent release of a groundbreaking report setting a goal to eliminate traffic fatalities in the United States by 2050. The report, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange residents and organizations are invited to a residents’ networking social on Wednesday, May 16, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Total Wine in Essex Green Shopping center. This free event is a chance to network and share ideas, and find out about local organizations. Light refreshments will be served.