WO seniors get decked out for Halloween

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange senior citizens attended the annual Halloween Party hosted by the West Orange Office of Senior Services on Oct. 28 at the Katz Community Center in West Orange. The Helping Hands Club of Liberty Middle School came in wonderful, inventive costumes and they served lunch to the seniors. After lunch, […]

Six grapple for three open seats on Township Council

TC candidates debate commercial vs. residential growth

Six grapple for three open seats on Township Council

WEST ORANGE, NJ — This year’s Township Council election sees six candidates vying for three open seats and comes at a pivotal time for West Orange, with taxes remaining relatively high, redevelopment continuing to shape the future of the community and senior citizen needs coming to the forefront of public consciousness, and those running believe […]

McGehee, Summersgill aim for sole open spot on TC

Candidates call for TC diversity — though different kinds

McGehee, Summersgill aim for sole open spot on TC

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At one point during Maplewood Senior Share’s recent Township Committee candidates forum, one resident asked Republican Mike Summersgill and Democrat Frank McGehee to pledge that whoever wins will work to keep his opponent involved in local issues. Both candidates offer a lot to the town, the resident said, adding that it would […]

Smoke detectors available to senior citizens and needy families in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Fire Department is continuing a program to distribute smoke detectors free-of-charge to senior citizens and needy families who reside in one- and two-family homes within the community. Smoke detectors are required in all one- and two-family homes by the N.J. Uniform Fire Code. The majority of home fires that kill […]

TC candidates tackle taxes, development

The 6 candidates running for 3 seats on the Town Council debate the issues at Oct. 19 forum

TC candidates tackle taxes, development

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The six candidates running for the three open seats on the Township Council each spoke about the importance of attracting businesses to West Orange during the Pleasant Valley Way Civic Association’s Oct. 19 forum at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, though each had different ideas about doing so. Incumbents Jerry Guarino and […]

Senior citizen Halloween party in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange will host a senior citizen Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Katz Community Center, 650 Pleasant Valley Way. Tickets will be sold through Oct. 22 at Town Hall, Room 207, from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is charged. Call 973-325-4134 for […]

Final TC debate in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The final candidates forum for one seat on the Maplewood Township Committee will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 9:45 a.m. at Les Saisons, 304 Elmwood Ave. in Maplewood. The debate, sponsored by the Maplewood Senior Share, will be followed by a light brunch at 11:15 a.m. Republican Mike Summersgill […]

Attend a seniors fall party in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There will be a seniors fall party on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Les Saisons B&B, 304 Elmwood Ave. in Maplewood. There will be music by the Starlighters Quartet with vocalist Joanie Murphy. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres by Chef Jesse, soft drinks, desserts, coffee and tea; alcohol is BYOB. […]