Monday, May 21, 2012
Council works on old and new business.
A resolution to amend the July 2011 contract for the installation of hi-tech equipment in police vehicles, as well as several other debt-related issues, dominated the conversation at last week's township council meeting. The council discussed modifying the electronic ticketing payment contract for the ten upgraded police cars so that the 809 tickets issued prior to December 31 could count toward the 10,000-ticket minimum for 2012. The topic was brought to the council by West Orange resident Mark Meyerowitz, who said he was “a bit concerned” about the ticketing resolution. What appeared to be at issue was the township's goal to issue a certain number of tickets. The police equipment, which includes state-of-the-art video cameras…
Judge sentences former Rutgers student to 30 days, and a $10,000 fine.
Dharun Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center, 300 hours of community service, three years probation and a $10,000 fine by a Superior Court judge in New Brunswick on Monday. Ravi, 20, remained emotionless during the sentencing, his hand clasped to his mouth, while Superior Court Judge Glenn Berman explained the sentencing. The fine is to be paid to a state-sanctioned organization that assists victims of bias crimes, Berman said. Ravi must also attend counseling programs that address cyber bullying and alternative lifestyles, Berman said. Both Ravi's attorneys and the state plan to appeal the sentence, and have 10 days to do so. Earlier this month, the prosecution made a request for a maximum prison …
Fast service and good food make this Bloomfield Avenue restaurant a winner.
Before even mentioning the food, there is a lot to like about Spice II at 399 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. In general, you can always find a table here. In addition, you can usually nab a parking spot on the street along this stretch of Bloomfield, at least in the middle of the day. Finally, the service is friendly and fast. (And, according to friends, this comes in handy when one wants to enjoy a quick dinner before seeing a show at the Wellmont, which is right across the street.) At first, though, the fact the place was empty at 12:30 p.m. raised a red flag. But the food was superb. Watched over by portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyade and Queen Sirikit, my friends and I enjoyed a nice array of Thai lunch dishes, priced at …
The sentence will be stayed for 10 days, while both the state and Dharun Ravi's defense team plan their appeals.
Dharun Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center, 300 hours of community service, three years probation and a $10,000 fine by a Superior Court judge in New Brunswick on Monday. Ravi, 20, clasped his hand to his mouth while Superior Court Judge Glenn Berman explained the sentencing. The fine is to be paid to a state-sanctioned organization that assists victims of bias crimes, Berman said. Ravi must also attend counseling programs that address cyber bullying and alternative lifestyles, Berman said. Both Ravi's attorneys and the state plan to appeal the sentence, and have 10 days to do so. Earlier this month, the prosecution made a request for a maximum prison sentence in state prison. Berman made a point …
Thomas A. Edison Six Middle School for being one of the five winning schools in the 2011-2012 Eat Right, Move More contest.
Thomas A. Edison Central Six Middle School was honored Friday, May 18, by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and Jets' offensive tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson for being one of the five winning schools in the 2011-2012 Eat Right, Move More contest. The Eat Right, Move More program is a partnership between the Jets, the Department of Agriculture and the American Dairy Association & Dairy Council’s Fuel Up to Play 60 campaign. The Eat Right, Move More program encourages New Jersey school children to: (1) take advantage of healthy foods in their school cafeterias, and (2) become more active. This year’s emphasis on selecting the five winning schools focused on menu changes to include more fresh fruits and vegetables; a greater variety of…
Ironbound SC Fever won the championship game on Sunday.
Four boys from West Orange won the U-10 NJ State Soccer Championship with the rest of the Ironbound SC Fever team on Sunday, May 13. Over 40 teams entered the tournament, which was open to all travel teams in the state, ending with the semi-finals and championship game played at Mercer County Park on Mother's Day. "It was a great, memorable Mother's Day for the West Orange boys and their families," Sal Rosamilia said. The boys, Giovanni Amato, Garrett Fitschen, Aziel Jackson and Nico Rosamilia, who have been great friends and teammates since the age of five, were great contributors during the entire two month tournament run to the title. The Ironbound team had a tough match against the NJ Dynamo Thunder as their semi-finals opponent…
Groundbreaking ceremony honors Mark and Jane Wilf for their $2 million donation to the project.
Golda Och Academy's lower campus officially broke ground on their $7 million expansion and renovation project Thursday during a special ceremony. The Wilf Lower School Campus Renovation Project was named after Jane and Mark Wilf, who contributed a $2 million lead capital gift for the Lower School renovation. “I think for myself and for our family, we realize the importance of Jewish education to the future of the Jewish community and the Jewish people,” said Mark Wilf. “This new building will provide the classroom space and facilities so that the children here can maximize their education in terms of Jewish values and a love of Israel.” The current building, which houses students from Pre-K to fifth grade, will have newly refurbished …
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Dov Rand, who practices in West Orange, accepted cash payments for patient referrals
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A doctor from Franklin Lakes admitted in federal court Friday that he took cash payments in exchange for patient referrals, the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey said in a release. Dov Rand, 47, who practices in West Orange, pleaded guilty to one county of violating the federal healthcare anti-kickback statute, U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman said. Rand and 12 other New Jersey doctors were arrested in December and charged with accepting envelopes of cash from Orange Community MRI, a diagnostic facility in Orange, according to the release. Orange Community MRI's executive director, Chirag Patel, 36, of Warren, was also charged in connection with the scheme. Each month, the company calculated kickbacks to Rand based on the number of Medicare …
A look at some job openings in or around the West Orange community.
Welcome to the Workin' Week! Patch is working to help you get back to work. Or to help you find your dream job. Every Monday morning we will post jobs in and around your area. Let us know how you do. Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the West Orange community from Monster.com: Credit Analyst (West Orange): Click here for details. Occupational Therapist (West Orange): Click here for details. Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (West Orange): Click here for details. Medical Social Worker (West Orange): Click here for details. Are you hiring and want to mention it here? Email the information to Essex County Regional Editor Elizabeth Moore at Elizabeth.Moore@Patch.com.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Need a good sandwich? You can't go wrong at these places.
From traditional Italian cold cuts to kosher specialties and everything inbetween - there are a hots of good delis here in Essex County. With summer arriving, you told us what Belleville delis you count on for the tastiest breads, meats and homemade salads. In Belleville, Frank's Deli at 313 Union Ave. was your top choice. The Frank's Deli staff offers a wide variety of foods, including deli meats, bagels and donuts. It also sells prepackaged snacks like chips and pretzels, as well as sells beer and soft drinks and catering is available. The A & S Italian Pork Store of Nutley at 200 Franklin Ave. was your top in Nutley selection. Operating since 1990, A & S has a staff that offers a complete line of Italian food and specialties, offering a…
Steve Weiser
10:34 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
County Correction Center (jail) has a nice sounding name, but it is not a nice place. There are some serious offenders waiting for court dates, there are all sorts of hardened crimmals in County. All of the mean, horrible things that happen on the silver screen, shown in federal prisons; can happen in county too. This is New Jersey, not Alaska, County Jail is the real-deal. 30 days for a college … more ›