Announcements for West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following are several announcements regarding upcoming special days and programs in West Orange: Visit www.westorange.org for the 2016 leaf collection schedule or call 973-325-4067 for more information. Municipal clerk office hours office hours will be extended on Oct. 18 until 8 p.m. for late-night voter registration. Mayor Parisi will hold […]

Trunk or Treat at Liberty Middle School

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Mayor Robert D. Parisi, the West Orange Rotary Club and West Orange Recreation Department invite you to a Halloween Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 30, at Liberty Middle School with costume contests for varying age groups beginning at 2 p.m. and the main event running from 3 to 5 p.m. […]

Health care providers discuss mental illness, addiction

Legislators attend event addressing mental health needs

Health care providers discuss mental illness, addiction

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Mental health providers, advocacy organizations and elected officials gathered to express continued support and increased awareness of topics related to mental illness and substance abuse services as the Essex County Mental Health Coalition held its 16th annual Legislative Breakfast at the Mayfair Farms in West Orange on Oct. 7. The event […]

Orange man arrested in string of motor vehicle break-ins

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A man faces charges in connection to a string of car burglaries committed over the past month, according to a recent release from West Orange Township South Orange police arrested Gregory Brown, 36, of Orange, in connection to car burglaries in that township. He is also charged with 22 car break-ins […]

West Orange School District takes clown threats seriously

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Just when we thought 2016 couldn’t get any weirder, the clowns came. Beginning in South Carolina with unsubstantiated reports that clowns were trying to lure children, clown-mania swept across the country, leading to reports of scary and dangerous clowns and threatening social media postings made by “clown” accounts. Though mostly considered […]

Seton Hall recognizes Clara Maass’ CEO

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Mary Ellen Clyne, president and CEO of Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, was recognized by Seton Hall University College of Nursing and Alumni Relations as a distinguished alumna at the 2016 Margaret C. Haley Awards on Sept. 26 at the Highlawn Pavilion in West Orange. Clyne received the renowned Margaret […]

Green Hill celebrates Oktoberfest

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents at Green Hill enjoyed the rousing songs and great food at the annual Oktoberfest event. The party featured German accordion music with Eric Kerssen, German beer and German foods, including bratwurst and sauerkraut, and pumpernickel and cucumber sandwiches. Photos Courtesy of Amy Simon

Friends of Edison begin work on ‘pocket park’ on Main Street

Friends of Edison begin work on ‘pocket park’ on Main Street

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Work began this October to create a small “pocket park” at Thomas Edison National Historical Park on Main Street. The Orange/West Orange Chapter of UNICO supported this community and park initiative with a grant to the Friends of Thomas Edison NHP, which will manage the project. Scalora Landscape Services of South […]

Recycle old computers and unwanted electronics equipment

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Essex County residents are encouraged to participate in the Essex County Computer and Electronics Recycling Day, sponsored by the county and the Essex County Utilities Authority. It will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Essex County Hospital Center, 125 Fairview Ave. in Cedar Grove. […]