BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia has indicated that he is prepared to move forward following the arrest of Councilman Elias Chalet on bribery charges last week. “Obviously, within this situation, we’re going to act swiftly,” Venezia said in a Monday telephone interview. “At the next conference session, I want an ethics board in the township […]
Mayor is recognized for continued dedication to Maplewood by the N.J. State League of Municipalities
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca’s accomplishments were recently recognized at the state level when he was inducted into the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Mayors’ Hall of Fame on Nov. 18, as well as being named the New Jersey Municipal Management Association 2015 Elected Official of the Year. DeLuca was inducted into the […]
WEST ORANGE – During the preseason, head coach Doug Nevins knew his West Orange High School boys’ varsity soccer team could be in store for a tremendous season. But to finish the season as state champions? That was something even Nevins could not have expected. After a tremendous run, the Mountaineers came oh-so-close. Regrouping […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — English as a second language is being taught to adults at Fairview Elementary School on Wednesday evenings. The course is a rigorous, 20-week workout for parents with varying degrees of English proficiency who have children enrolled in Fairview. Class begins at 6 p.m. and runs for two hours without a break. Homework is […]
BLOOMFIELD — First Ward Bloomfield Councilman Elias Chalet was arrested by the New Jersey State Police at his Broad Street real estate office Monday afternoon, Nov. 16, according to State Police spokesman Sgt. 1st Class Gary Williams. Chalet was charged with bribery and violation of official duty and incarcerated in the Essex County Correctional Facility. Bail […]
GLEN RIDGE – Senior forward Tomison Kennedy scored on a header off a corner kick from junior midfielder Colleen Grady in the 37th minute of the first half to lift the Glen Ridge High School girls’ varsity soccer team to a 1-0 win over Kinnelon in the state Group 1 semifinals at Millburn High School […]
IRVINGTON – The Irvington High School varsity football team lost to North Hunterdon, 35-21, in the season finale on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the IHS Sports Complex. The Blue Knights, under head coach Pete Pascarella, finished with a 3-7 record, but were young this season, which bodes well for next season. Leading the Blue Knights […]
WEST ORANGE – The Seton Hall Prep varsity football team, seeded third, lost to sixth-seeded Bergen Catholic, 49-20, in the quarterfinal round of the state Non-Public Group 4 playoffs on Friday, Nov. 13, at West Orange High School’s Joe Suriano Stadium on a cold and windy night. The Pirates finished the season with a 6-3 […]
WEST ORANGE – For some, winning a state sectional title is a big deal. For head coach Doug Nevins and his West Orange High School boys’ varsity soccer team, the outstanding achievement has almost become the norm. “So proud of them; winning six sectional titles in 13 years is incredible,” commented Nevins, in his 16th […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Energy was a topic at the Brookdale Reformed Church on Saturday, Nov. 7. For one thing, a serve-yourself, sit-down pasta dinner was prepared to kick off a campaign to raise funds to replace a gas furnace in the basement. The furnace heats the church and its attached Fellowship Hall, where a day-care center […]