WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents gathered outside Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 11, to celebrate and honor the town’s veterans in a ceremony at War Memorial Park. Members of the West Orange Township Council and administration, and Mayor Robert Parisi were on hand to acknowledge those who have served in the military, including those who […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Retired Lt. Col. Thomas Robert Vaucher, age 99, gave a presentation on his World War II experiences to residents at Green Hill in West Orange for Veterans Day. A former pilot, Vaucher shared his first account of the week the United States entered the war, following the attack at Pearl Harbor. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange will host its annual Veterans Day observance on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at War Memorial Park, 60 Main St. This event his hosted by the town, Mayor Robert Parisi and VFW Post No. 376. Following the ceremony, join West Orange Elks Lodge No. 1590 at 424 Main […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange will pay tribute to veterans who lost their lives during the Vietnam War when the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall comes to town this Independence Day weekend. The traveling wall is a three-fifth-scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. It stands 6-feet tall at the center and covers […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — NCJW/Essex is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn, “In Her Combat Boots: Stories & Challenges of Women Veterans,” on Thursday, March 30, to highlight the success stories and unique obstacles faced by women who have served in the military. The program, part of the NCJW/Essex Women Veterans Initiative, which is funded by the […]
Community comes together at 11th hour on 11th day of 11th month to honor servicepersons
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The United States may be more divided than ever following the presidential election earlier this month, but on Veterans Day the West Orange community came together for a cause everyone agrees is important — honoring the roughly 22 million living Americans who have risked their lives in service to their country. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Police Department’s Community Services Unit is collecting leftover Halloween candy for the West Orange Elks Club, which will distribute it to soldiers serving overseas as well as local veterans hospitals. Residents interested in donating can bring candy to the Police Officer Timothy Groves Community Substation at 90 Washington […]
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 […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 16, the Maplewood Lions Club sponsors its 16th annual Maplewood in Motion 5K and Kids Fun Run. Bring your family and friends to run, jog and even walk through the beautiful, tree-lined, certified 5K course throughout Maplewood. Strollers are welcome. The Maplewood in Motion 5K race added veteran causes […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange resident, Vietnam veteran and community activist Al Hughes was recognized in a pre-game ceremony along with West Orange High School Hall of Fame athletes on Sept. 9 in Suriano Stadium. Board of Education President Laura Lab, Vice President Mark Robertson, and board members Sandra Mordecai and Ron Charles were […]