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South Orange Council to Host Special Meeting July 29 Considering Referendum for Water System Sale
The South Orange Village Council will hold a special meeting on July 29 to vote on an ordinance that would allow for a referendum on November 5 deciding on whether or not to sell the township’s water utility to New Jersey American Water. After years of discussion, research and...
West Orange Basketball Champion Elliot Cadeau Creates AAU Basketball Organization
WEST ORANGE, NJ —West Orange basketball champion Elliot Cadeau matriculated at the University of North Carolina last fall, played on their basketball team as a starting point guard and led the team to the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) tournament. He also created his own AAU (Amateur Athletic Union)...
N.J. highway lanes remain closed a day after fatal truck explosion
Portions of Route 3 East in Passaic County remain closed Tuesday morning as crews repair damage to the highway caused by a tractor-trailer that crashed into a barrier and exploded on Monday, killing the driver. Two right lanes on the eastbound side of the highway near Grove Street in Clifton...
Marlene Simone Celebrated for Over Three Decades of Service to Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls has proclaimed July 31 as "Marlene Simone Day" in Little Falls in honor of Marlene Simone, the Deputy Registrar for the Township. This comes after Simone announced her retirement after over 33 years of service. Simone's career with the township began...
Dramatic moment truck explodes into huge fireball on New Jersey highway
This is the dramatic moment a truck exploded - sending a huge fireball shooting across three lanes. The incident, which took place on Route 3 in Clifton, New Jersey, on Monday, July 22, closed lanes in both directions and prompted the evacuation of nearby homes. The driver, a 55-year-old man,...
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy met with Trump in Bedminster over the weekend
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and first lady Tammy Murphy met with former President Donald Trump at his Bedminster, N.J., property on Saturday to wish him well after the assassination attempt a week earlier at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., a spokesperson for the governor said. The meeting was...
West Orange Receives Largest Safe Routes to School Grant in Essex County
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The Murphy Administration announced on July 10 that $21.1 million for 23 grants under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has been awarded. West Orange received $966,000, which was the largest grant awarded under the SRTS in Essex County. Infrastructure improvements funded through this program in West Orange will include pedestrian improvements such as sidewalks, high visibility crosswalks, ADA curb ramps, LED stop signs and flashing beacons along Gregory Avenue (CR 571) and Lowell Avenue.
Florham Park firefighter honored for 50 years of service, new volunteer sworn in
FLORHAM PARK – One firefighter was commended for his 50 years of service and another was sworn in to start volunteering for the Fire Department during the Thursday, July 18 Borough Council meeting. The longtime firefighter was Robert Young, a former chief who used to work as the borough’s...
Nutley UNICO Christmas Eve in July Event a Huge Success!
The first event of the new fiscal year of Nutley UNICO was held on Thursday, July 18 at Mamma Vittoria for their traditional Christmas Eve in July event. With nearly 100 attendees, this is a significant event that highlights the seven fishes Italians customarily serve on Christmas Eve. Homemade Biscotti and Struffoli (Italian Honey Balls) were made by Cathy Marucci and Marie Solimo. Dan Marucci and the kitchen staff at Mamma Vittoria’s culinary talents highlighted the evening.
Maplewood to Present Designs to Improve Storm Drainage on Maple Terrace July 30
A multi-year process to create a long-term, permanent fix to a dangerous drainage situation on Maplewood Terrace is nearing the construction phase, with the Township of Maplewood hosting a public meeting on July 30 to share designs. After the death of a resident during Tropical Storm Ida in 2021, the...
Garden State Quilters exhibit opens Aug. 5 at Library of the Chathams
THE CHATHAMS - Members of the Garden State Quilters will exhibit their quilting work throughout August at the Library of the Chathams, with a reception to open the show at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5. Wall hangings and small quilts, sewn with various techniques, will demonstrate the varied backgrounds...
Montclair BOE Appoints Damen Cooper Interim Superintendent
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Board of Education has voted to appoint Damen Cooper as the Interim Superintendent of Montclair Public Schools at its meeting on July 22. Cooper, who is currently the Director of Secondary Education, will assume his new role effective immediately, says school district officials. This change in leadership comes in the wake of the untimely death of Superintendent Jonathan Ponds, who served the district for four years and had been reappointed for another five years this past June.
Serious Car Crash In Cedar Grove (Developing)
The crash occurred on Ridge Road by the Cedar Grove reservoir and involved a Black sedan, according to photos of the scene. It is unknown the extent of any injuries. An e-mail has been sent to Cedar Grove police requesting additional information. This is a developing story, check back later...
Survey Results are in for Colony Pool Wall Repair Design: 66.1% of Respondents Prefer the Curved Design that Exists Now
CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham Township Committee member Mark Lois released the results of the survey put to residents on the "Colony Pool Wall Construction and Other Structural Changes" on Tuesday afternoon, revealing that 66.1% of respondents preferred the design that is closest to the existing pool wall. However, Lois noted...
Field trip, class size, bathrooms discussed in Bernards Township
BERNARDS TWP. – Saving a middle school tradition, feedback on class sizes and student bathrooms, and potential restrictions on student smartphone use were among the topics at a lively mid-summer Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 22. The imperiled tradition is the annual springtime, one-night trip that eighth...
Chabad of SE Morris County Celebrates Solidarity Gala, Opens new branch at Madison's Drew University
MADISON, NJ - Over 300 attended Chabad of SE Morris County’s Solidarity Gala on June 18 th at 56 At Roseland, honoring Michael Seeve with the Community Leadership Award, Paul and Rachel Selvin with the Volunteers of the Year Award, and Jodi Prupis along with Jordyn, Leah, and Adele Flager with the Women of Valor Award. Hannah Naftal was the recipient of the Teen Visionary Award.
COMMENTARY: True Diversity will be achieved when we don’t have to ‘celebrate’ it
There was a diversity celebration held on the square of the Morristown Green this past weekend. It was an upbeat affair attended by scores of cheerful people who seemed interested in achieving the vision of the festival’s sponsors: that all people should be treated with dignity, respect, and understanding.
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