WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel has introduced a new innovative program, called “Companion Pets,” made possible through the Frances Davis Fund. These lifelike and interactive cats and dogs, manufactured by Hasbro, sound and move like real pets. Although the Companion Pets have significant benefits for residents with dementia, residents throughout all of DOI […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex Rising held a gubernatorial candidates forum on March 19 at the Shillelagh Club in West Orange. Candidates Jim Johnson and John Wisniewski participated. Photos Courtesy of Lisa Brittan
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Lions Club of West Orange will host its annual spaghetti dinner on Wednesday, April 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the West Orange High School Tarnoff Cafeteria, 51 Conforti Ave. Admission is charged. For many years the West Orange Lions Club has been recognized throughout the township for its […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Environmental Commission will sponsor the West Orange Earth Hour on Thursday, March 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. This event, held at the Thomas Edison Museum at 221 Main St. in West Orange, is in celebration of the global Earth Hour on March 25, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Fifth-grade students in Jennifer Paull’s English language arts classes had the opportunity to kick-off Read Across America at Redwood Elementary on March 1, and the unique opportunity was enjoyed by all. Along with Paull, reading specialist Lesley Diglio worked with the fifth-grade students, who visited all kindergarten, first- and second-grade classrooms […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Friends of the West Orange Library, in conjunction with the library and various local community organizations, will present an immigrants’ rights program on Monday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave. This educational program, part of the friends Combating Bias/Promoting Diversity program, will include presentations […]
Alpert Group settles into WO with 2 projects planned
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council approved a resolution at its March 7 meeting designating The Alpert Group as the interim redeveloper of the Selecto-Flash site. The site consists of two properties in the Central Valley Redevelopment Area, of which the township has taken the titles through foreclosure proceedings. The resolution calls […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange elementary schools not only participated in Read Across America activities to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, but several schools also held science, technology, engineering and mathematics challenges as well. St. Cloud Elementary School combined elements of Dr. Seuss’ books into STEM-related activities. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students participated in age-appropriate activities […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Washington Elementary School held its annual Read Across America event on March 3, featuring guest readers from the West Orange public schools and local community. Superintendent Jeff Rutzky, Mayor Robert Parisi, Director of Special Services Connie Salimbeno, Technology Director Fil Santiago, Board of Education member Laura Lab and Township Councilwoman Susan […]
HPC excited about upcoming St. Mark’s restoration work
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The architects involved with the restoration of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church made it clear they intend to make the new roof look as similar as possible to the original one while presenting their final roof design to the West Orange Historic Preservation Commission at its March 8 meeting. Zachary Gidich and […]