Celebrating the library and how far it has come

Celebrating the library and how far it has come

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Friends of the West Orange Public Library and supporters got together Sunday, April 30, at the library, to celebrate the completion of the library’s exterior facade repairs and interior improvements; the first anniversary of the formation of the Friends; and to say thank you to the township, library board, library director […]

An Easter visit

An Easter visit

GLEN RIDGE, NJ  — Glen Ridge Girl Scout cadets  Troop 21265 recently visited with the residents of Van Dyk Manor, in Montclair. The Scouts played bingo with the residents and delivered handmade Easter gifts.

PSAB continues its work to make WO roads safer

PSAB continues its work to make WO roads safer

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board met April 27 and heard William Yarzab, a part-time planning assistant at the New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, who talked about what his organization does and provided educational materials. The meeting attracted a large group, including representatives of the New Jersey Bike and Walk […]

Jessica Barton named Teacher of the Year in Bloomfield

Jessica Barton named Teacher of the Year in Bloomfield

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Demarest Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Jessica Barton has been selected as the 2017 Bloomfield School District Teacher of the Year. A Bloomfield High School graduate, Class of 2000, Barton attended Demarest as a youngster. She received her certification at Fordham University and a master’s in special education at Montclair State University. She has […]

HPC approves next step in St. Mark’s Church repairs

HPC approves next step in St. Mark’s Church repairs

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness for the proposed St. Mark’s Episcopal Church roof plans during its April 18 meeting, thus bringing the nearly 200-year-old historic building one step closer to restoration following the fire that severely damaged it on New Year’s Day 2016. Several […]

Towns cry ‘never again’ as united front

South Orange, Maplewood commemorate Holocaust victims, survivors at annual interfaith event

Towns cry ‘never again’ as united front

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The uplifting ambience was augmented by the pleasant weather on Sunday, April 23, as the South Orange-Maplewood community marched to remember Holocaust victims, honor survivors, and disseminate messages of unity and acceptance. While marches are a frequent occurrence across the country amid the current political climate, the South Orange-Maplewood Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance […]