SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Flood’s Hill in South Orange’s Meadowland Park is the place to be Wednesday evenings this summer with the return of the popular South Orange Summer Nights. SOSN consists of “Art in the Park” June series, “Taste the Music” concert series in late June through early August, and the “Moonlit Movies” screenings […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Monday, June 13, the South Orange Board of Trustees presided over four South Orange Fire Department promotions. From left are Michael Commins promoted to captain, Anthony Vecchio to deputy chief, Steven Maran to deputy chief and Spencer Maran to captain. Photo Courtesy of Irene Maran
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University recently announced the appointment of Maureen Gillette as the new dean of the College of Education and Human Services, effective Aug. 1. Gillette is an accomplished scholar who brings a wealth of administrative and educational experience to Seton Hall, according to a press release from the school. Gillette […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Board of Health — which is now composed of the village president and Board of Trustees — approved the final passage of a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return ordinance at its June 27 meeting. A triumph for many local animal lovers, the program is intended to prevent feral cat populations from growing […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — During the past few years, there has been significant turnover in administrators in the South Orange-Maplewood School District. The most recent upset came June 20, when Maplewood Middle School Principal Jerrill Adams resigned his post after less than two years. But there was a silver lining: That same night the Board of […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University’s WSOU’s “Thank God For Monday” radio show is offering a series of specially-focused programs for the “dog days of summer” to keep new and seasoned workers alike inspired and engaged. Hosted by Clifton native Brother Greg Cellini, the series kicks off with three programs for recent college graduates, […]
WESTFIELD, NJ — Becky Sinden and South Orange resident Kathy Allen Roth, who serves as point person for Prevent Gun Violence with the Unitarian Church in Summit, participated in a peaceful sit-in at Rep. Leonard Lance’s district office in Westfield on Wednesday, July 6. They joined with NJ Million Mom March Chapters of the Brady […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Jazz musician Mauricio de Souza will be performing with his Brazilian jazz group, Bossa Brasil, at Papillon 25 in South Orange on Thursday, July 14, from 8 to 11 p.m. The group features Mauricio de Souza on drums, Anton Dener on alto sax, Jerry Weir on vibes and Anthony Perez on […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In just one week, from June 26 to July 2, the South Orange Elk Rent Party Garden managed to pick 94 pounds of beets, garlic, green beans, kale, radishes, spinach, sugar snaps and turnips. All of the food grown on the front lawn of the Elks Lodge is donated to the […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, in the Superintendent’s Office at 525 Academy St. in Maplewood and will immediately move to go into executive session to discuss HIB, personnel and legal issues. No action will be taken.