WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor McCartney issued a proclamation at the Township Council Meeting ...
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By NEW JERSEY LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
January 5, 2024
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 ...
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced that Essex County’s Code Blue procedures are being activated because the temperature is forecasted to drop below 32 degrees and there is a potential for a ...
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 ...
TRENTON, NJ — School districts in New Jersey are now required to add lessons about grieving to health classes for students in eighth through 12th grade. Gov. Phil Murphy signed S3330/A501 Thursday in Trenton. The law requires schools to provide instruction on coping mechanisms and techniques ...
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. issued a press release about the 2024 Essex County Deer Management Program in Essex County South Mountain Reservation and Essex County Hilltop Reservation. “This is the 15th time the program is being held. The program is geared ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — A 65-year-old man from Newark was arrested twice in five hours outside the Livingston Mall on various charges on Dec. 30, according to Livingston police. The man, identified as Clifford Lawson, was first taken into custody at approximately 12 p.m. after an officer patrolling the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – A woman and her husband contacted police on Dec. 28 to report that their car was parked at 138 South Valley Road West, and someone smashed the rear passenger side window. According to police, the burglar stole $3,000 of rings from the console, $2,000 in cash, credit and debit ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – In a joint press release, Council President Bill Rutherford and Council Member Asmeret Ghebremicael announced that they will be attending the Palestinian event on Friday, Jan. 5 at 4:00 p.m. in front of town hall. Members of the West Orange Palestinian community and their ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) has announced that its nurses have ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. The recent vote represented final approval of a memorandum of agreement reached on Dec. 18 between the nurses’ union, New Jersey Nurses ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Council Member Tammy Williams is hosting an Interdenominational Prayer Call on January 3. Williams stated, "We are starting our New Year with newly founded traditions and hope to foster love, peace and unity. I'm hosting the third annual West Orange Township Prayer ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) welcomed the first baby of 2024, baby Krystal Jean, at 12:12 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Arriving 13 days early to the surprise of Essex County parents Rachelle and Kieron, the baby weighed in at 5 pounds, 6 ounces and was 17 inches ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the last town council meeting, a resident spoke about restricting the number of cannabis businesses and council members shared their stances. Sheila Lefkowitz commented, “Those cannabis businesses who received letters of support deserve to start up this challenging ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the recent township committee meeting, a couple of residents who live on Valley Road and South Valley Road told the committee members that there’s a great deal of late night noise there and the traffic and illegal parking situations are dangerous. A man who asked TAPinto ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Have a fun and safe New Year's Eve. All the best for a Happy and Healthy 2024!
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During last week’s town council meeting, residents and landscapers commented on the Gas Blower ordinance, and council members revised the fine structure for those who violate the ordinance. Richard Leonardis, equipment store owner, spoke of how the rainstorm made leaf removal ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- On Wednesday, December 6, Council President Tammy Williams hosted her second annual "Holiday Party With a Purpose" at Llewellyn Park Bar and Grill. West Orange residents, family and friends gathered for a fun night of singing their favorite karaoke songs. Over 150 toys were ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- As 2024 comes to an end, take a look at all the fun students, teachers and residents had while celebrating the holidays. Above are photos of Roosevelt Middle School (RMS) students who distributed toys to students at Betty Maddalena. Liberty Middle School (LMS) students ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – At last week's town council meeting, many residents asked council members to remove the "Tree Fund" from the new tree ordinance. The fund would allow developers to pay into a fund if they remove a large quantity of trees. Clare Silvestri commented, "I'm concerned that the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the recent town council meeting, members nominated and voted on Board liaisons to various committees for 2024. Here are the 2024 West Orange town council member liaisons: Council President Bill Rutherford -- Planning Board Liaison (was Tammy Williams in ...
TAPinto West Orange wishes you and yours a very Happy Kwanzaa.
WEST ORANGE, NJ --The Jewish Foundation for Righteous Gentiles (JFR), a non-profit foundation in West Orange, gives financial stipends to older and needy Righteous Gentiles, as a way of repaying a debt of gratitude on behalf of the Jewish people for their heroism and assisting Jews during the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The West Orange Fire Department recently collected supplies for the Associated Humane Society (AHS) shelter of Newark. They requested blankets, towels, linens, dog and cat food, beds, toys, leashes, harnesses, Martingale collars and heating pads. The collection ran from Nov. 27 ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Town Council President Tammy Williams, an advocate for mental health, invited Lynette Sheard, Director of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey's New Jersey Mental Health Players, to speak about holiday blues at the final 2023 town council meeting. Sheard encouraged ...
TRENTON, NJ - Efforts to battle food insecurity among New Jersey youth took a step forward Thursday when the New Jersey General Assembly, by a vote of 74-1, passed legislation requiring school districts to provide information to parents and guardians about the National School Lunch Program and the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Town Council members honored Superintendent Hayden Moore during Tuesday night’s meeting. Council President Tammy Williams began, “The council members have not had an opportunity to salute you as being our first black Superintendent of West Orange schools.” She thanked Moore for ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Council members voted Bill Rutherford to be the town council president for 2024. Rutherford stated, "I’m honored and grateful to be chosen to lead at such a critical time. We have significant challenges and opportunities ahead. Together, with the support of my Council colleagues, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During Tuesday’s town council meeting, Fire Chief Anthony Vecchio led a promotion ceremony and spoke about each firefighter and announced eight promotions and told attendees a bit about each firefighter. The following were promoted: Captain George Hesse to the rank of Deputy ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney, Councilwoman Michelle Casalino and Downtown West Orange Alliance Executive Director Megan Brill welcomed Bubbakoo’s Burritos at their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on December 18. The West Orange Bubbakoo’s Burritos is owned by ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - In the spirit of giving, a local group, Loopwell will launch its second annual Mittens On Maple community holiday drive. Those interestd in donating are encouraged to donate mittens, gloves, hats and scarves that will be displayed on a mitten wall for the community to take free of ...
