Public speaks in favor of advisory board
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Councilman Joe Krakoviak and several residents have demanded to know why an ordinance proposing a senior citizens advisory board was not included on the voting agenda during the Aug. 9 Township Council meeting. The ordinance, written by Krakoviak in conjunction with resident senior advocates Rosary Morelli and Leigh-Anne Zaolino, was submitted […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Sean Michael Cassels of West Orange died unexpectedly on Aug. 2, his 40th birthday. Cassels, a Millburn police officer and former West Orange police officer, was known as a loving husband and father, caring neighbor, and all-around great guy. Though born in Montclair, Cassels was a lifelong resident of West Orange […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A West Orange man injured in an Aug. 14 shooting in the Valley was transported to University Hospital in Newark with non-life threatening injuries, police said in a press release sent to the Chronicle on Aug. 17. Officers responded to a complaint of shots fired in the area of Valley Road […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Daughters of Israel will host a benefit Casino Night on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crystal Plaza, 305 West Northfield Road in Livingston. Admission is charged. For more information or to sign up, visit http://daughtersofisrael.org/CasinoNight/.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — STEM-related careers are expected to grow at a rate almost twice the rate of non-STEM-related careers through 2018, according to a release from the West Orange School District. In response, the West Orange School District is launching new curriculum, clubs and activities to prepare students for 21st-century jobs. Enter Stephanie Suriano, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In a district comprising nearly 7,300 students in grades K through 12, district testing coordinator Stephanie Diegmann plays an integral role in ensuring successful state and district assessment programs, read a release from the West Orange School District. “A district test coordinator oversees test security, test administration and test distribution, which […]
Planning Board goes middle path, holds off on voting ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on Eagle Rock designation
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Planning Board decided neither to recommend nor reject the idea of designating seven properties in the Eagle Rock commercial district as areas in need of redevelopment during its Aug. 3 meeting; instead, it voted to give the Township Council one year to create a vision plan for the […]
CyberCamp teaches Web safety, security
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Hanging out in a computer lab for a week in the summer might not sound exciting to some, but for the 13 middle schoolers enrolled in the weeklong Air Force Association CyberCamp at the East Orange YMCA’s Capital One Computer Lab and Learning Center, it was an unforgettable experience to see […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The “Concert for Brendan” returns for its third year on Friday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m. at the Wellmont Theatre, 5 Seymour St. in Montclair. This year, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes will headline, with band Suyat as the opener. As in the past, the evening will be kicked off with […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The National Park Service invites visitors of all ages to join in the celebration of its 100th birthday on Aug. 25. Thomas Edison National Historical Park at 211 Main St. will host a weeklong centennial event, with the visitor center remaining open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. […]