WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor McCartney issued a proclamation at the Township Council Meeting ...
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By ELISE PHILLIPS MARGULIS
February 15, 2024
WEST ORANGE, NJ – New Jersey State Historical Commissioner and West Orange Historian Joseph Fagan provided a presentation on the 250-year anniversary of the American Revolution. He shared, “New Jersey has a statewide initiative [RevolutionNJ] designed to promote tourism from 2024 to 2033, with ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During a tragic house fire on February 9, the Duarte-Cubero family lost their home, their belongings and their 8-month-old rescue kitten. Family friend Jennifer Grieshober Griola organized a GoFundMe campaign to help the heartbroken family pay for food, clothing and other ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Tuesday’s council meeting was peppered with hate speech and vitriol when dozens of residents and some non-residents called in to support or reject a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. During a more than five hour debate, some said that it’s an international matter, and West ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- In anticipation of snow in the forecast, the township has canceled garbage collection for Tues., Feb. 13. The 6:40 Town Council Meeting will be held virtually only -- not at the Town Hall. HERE's the Zoom link.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The mild weather our entire region has been experiencing for the past few days is about to give way to a surprisingly significant punch from mother nature in the next 24 hours. A Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Watch has been issued for regions throughout Central and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The annual Music Faculty Scholarship Concert was held on Feb. 7 at Liberty Middle School, reminding the community of the incredible talent that works each day with students in K-12. Fine Arts Supervisor Lou Quagliato welcomed the community to the concert, which has been held ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Township of West Orange lost two beloved, long-term employees this weekend, and Mayor Susan McCartney issued a statement praising them and mourning their deaths. Theresa DeNova had been hospitalized since December, and passed away Saturday. Joe Pelose died Sunday morning after ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange's Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) is collecting used clothing and toys on Friday, February 16, from 3 p.m. through Saturday, February 17 until 2 p.m. Other things that are welcome include bikes, strollers, car seats, coats, books, shoes, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The West Orange Town Council will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 13 with a variety of items on the agenda. Among the topics are a resolution to partner with 2024 Sustainable Jersey and PSE&G Energy Efficiency for a program, hiring Goose Control Tech, contracting with Fat Daddyz for ...
Meep is a one year old spayed female Boston Terrier who went missing at 12:15 am on January 1, 2024 in Morristown, NJ after being scared by fireworks. There is reason to believe she was picked up after she ran to Dorothy Drive in Morristown. The family is asking for any help in getting the word ...
MOUNTAIN CREEK, NJ – On February 6, West Orange resident Jordan Cohn competed for the third time in the Special Olympics New Jersey Winter Games and won two gold medals. His grandfather, Charles Mays, also a New Jersey native, competed in the Track & Field Olympics in 1968 in ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange Zoning Board member Brent Scott shared that during the last Zoning Board meeting, Chair of the Zoning Board, Phil Neuer, "Proposed a new charge for applicants who request that their zoning board hearings be postponed without 14-days notice. According to Scott, "This ...
TRENTON, NJ — The state's largest law enforcement agency has 86 new officers. The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) welcomed Class 255, the largest class since 2019 to graduate from the department's Correctional Staff Training Academy. The officers were sworn in Tuesday at Patriots ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Blue Acres Voluntary Buyout is a program in which people sell their flooded houses to the government. If your home was impacted by the Dec. 2023 or January 2024 floods, you can speak to a Blue Acres representative to learn more about the voluntary flood buyout program. Simply ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Members of the Livingston community, including township employees, former mayors, school board members, representatives from various service organizations and more, joined the mayor and council in supporting resident Ketan Bhuptani as they unanimously appointed him to fill the ...
Thai-Phuong “Thai” Nguyen has been a Certified Volunteer Advocate (CVA) for nearly two decades, representing New Jersey’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman in fostering a better quality of life for residents of a nursing home in Parsippany. The longtime Morris County resident keeps a full schedule of ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- In the realm of high school sports, talent often speaks louder than words. West Orange High School’s sophomore sensation, Nola Duncan, Class of 2026, is making a resounding statement on the volleyball court. Recently recognized as the 24th best high school volleyball player in ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- In a remarkable display of skill and determination, West Orange High School fencing stars Jade Burnett (’24), Amber Vasquez (’25) and Cory James (’27) have secured their spots in the upcoming state tournament. This trio of talented athletes has not only showcased their prowess on ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Fifth grade students at Hazel Elementary School mobilized to provide 60 complete lunches on Feb. 3 for Christine's Kitchen, a local soup kitchen that provides lunches every Saturday between 12:00 - 1:00 pm at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in West Orange. The service initiative ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — According to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and West Orange Police Chief James Abbott, “The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of an adult male.” They reported that on February 4, at ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange High School's soccer scene is buzzing with excitement as sophomore standout Marcus Jackson cements his status as one of the rising stars in the sport. Jackson, known for his exceptional skills on the field, has recently secured a coveted spot on the 2024 Olympic ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Lady Edwina of Essex, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo’s resident groundhog, did not see her shadow during Turtle Back’s Annual Groundhog Day celebration on Friday and is predicting an early spring, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. announced Friday morning. During the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – February is Black History Month, and West Orange’s Human Relations Commission (HRC) has provided information about how it began and why February was chosen. According to the HRC, “It started in 1915, in response to the lack of information on the accomplishments of Black people ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Essex County Executive, Joe DiVincenzo, presented big checks for Community Development Block Grant Programs CBDG grants to West Orange Township, Main Street Counseling and Bethany Church. The $200,000 CBDG township grant will be used for paving Valley Road. Non-profit Main ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Downtown Alliance Executive Director, Megan Brill, gave the town council a report on the organization’s annual activities and budget. She began, “We’re really excited about the redevelopment going into phase two. 55 Lakeside will definitely benefit that area plus all the other ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- As the new year ushers in a time of reflection and goal-setting, Tiberah Berhanu, a resident of West Orange, NJ, is excited to announce the launch of citrusconnect.net, a dynamic online platform dedicated to fostering community connections, amplifying local voices and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- During last week's town council meeting, members voted to approve an arrangement with North Caldwell in which West Orange will house lost/stray North Caldwell animals during 2024. North Caldwell will pay West Orange $4,018 per year in two payments of $2,009. North Caldwell ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The West Orange Human Relations Commission held an Interfaith Prayer Vigil for township residents on January 24. It was attended by Mayor McCartney, and all the Township Council members. The Life Christian Church on Northfield Avenue hosted the event. Publicized as a Peace and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During Tuesday’s town council meeting, members voted to submit an application to Green Acres for a $6.3 million grant to preserve Rock Springs Golf Course, which the council purchased in 2021 to prevent developers from building on it. The ordinance didn’t specify what the funds ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – After a two-week postponement due to a torrential rainstorm and Zoom meeting on January 9, the new town council president and two promoted police officers were sworn into their new positions. Reverend Bill Rutherford, Sr., swore in his son, Bill Rutherford, Jr., as the 2024 ...
