Monday, May 13, 2013
Here's what is going on around town this week in West Orange.
On Monday, the Open Space Commission is set to meet at 7 p.m. in Conference Room 109 at West Orange Town Hall, 66 Main Street. On Wednesday, the township Recreation Department will host a 'Registration Night' at the Ginny Duenkel Pool, 60 1/2 Cherry Street, between 4:30 and 7 p.m. This will be the last chance for residents to get the early bird rate for pool membership. In early March the council agreed to keep the 2013 fees at the township’s Ginny Dunkel Pool the same as last year. The coucil also agreed to consider raising fees next year. Also on Wednesday, a Downtown Alliance meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in Town Hall, 66 Main Street. On Thursday, the Arts Council will also meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at West Orange…
Monday, May 6, 2013
Here's what's going on in West Orange this week.
On Monday, West Orange's Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave. Agenda is attached for review. Since the last meeting, the West Orange High School and elementary schools throughout the district have received report cards and rankings from the state. The high school ranked high among its peers and so did the elemetary schools. On Tuesday, the West Orange Township Council will convene at 7 p.m. in West Orange Town Hall, 66 Main Street. Agenda attached. In the meeting the council is slated to approve a Property Tax Rewards Program as part of the West Orange Shop Local Campaign. According to the resolution taxpayers will have a financial incentive to patronize participating West Orange…
Monday, April 29, 2013
Check out what's going on in West Orange this week.
This week in West Orange the Board of Education and township have the week off for meetings but there is plenty to keep residents busy around town. On Tuesday, JCC Metrowest will host its Life Long Learning lectures with Professor Benjamin Nelson as the speaker. This week the American Jewish Novels being discussed are: Nicole Krauss'Great House, Michael Chabons The Yiddish Policeman's Union and Philip Roth's final novel, Nemesis. On Wednesday, the Middle School will host an Art Reception at the West Orange Public Library at 6 p.m. The school encourages residents to stop in to check out the art or to support the young artist in your family. This year’s 2013 Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure is set for this coming weekend at the Essex …
Monday, April 22, 2013
Here's what is going on around town this week in West Orange.
On Monday, the Human Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in town hall, 66 Main St. On Tuesday, the West Orange Township Council will convene at 7 p.m. in West Orange Town Hall, 66 Main Street. Agenda to come. In the last meeting the council honored two local officers who saved a woman and her son from a burning apartment. Miss the last township council meeting? Check it out online here. On Thursday, the Open Space Commission is set to meet at 7 p.m. in Conference Room 109 in Town Hall, 66 Main Street.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Here's what is going on around town this week in West Orange.
On Monday, West Orange's Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave. Agenda is attached for review. In its last meeting, the West Orange Board of Education unanimously approved the $141,460,056 2013-14 school budget that will include a 2.48-percent tax increase. Check out full budget here. On Tuesday, the West Orange Fire Department will hold a swearing-in ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at Liberty Middle Scool. Fourteen recruits will be sworn-in as probationary firefighters as well as two firefighters promoted to fire captains. On Thursday, the Special West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting will take place at 8 p.m., also at West Orange Town Hall, 66 Main St. Agenda attached. The Arts …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Here's what is on the agenda for West Orange this week. What are you up to? Let Patch know in the comments.
Throughout the week, all West Orange public schools will be closed for spring recess. District offices are closed Monday and Tuesday and will be back in office Wednesday. Looking for some things to do with your kids this week? Check out John Arthur's blog post of April events happening at the library. Head to the West Orange Public Library's website to sign up for classes throughout the month. On Monday the library is hosting an open mic night for teens at 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Planning Board is set to meet at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall, 66 Main Street in Council Chambers. Agenda is attached. Also on Wednesday there is a Kaplan PSAT Workshop for Parents and Students at the library. On Thursday, Mayor Robert Parisi will host open office …
Monday, March 25, 2013
Here's what is on the agenda for West Orange this week.
On Monday, the Jewish festival of Passover begins at sundown. For a schedule of Passover services at synagogues around West Orange head to their websites. Ticket sales for Senior Spring Fling continue Monday through Wednesday in Town Hall, Room 207 from 9 a.m. to noon on a first come first serve basis. Non-residents must belong to a West Orange Senior Club. On Wednesday, the Board of Education is slated to approve the 2013-2014 school budget with a full presentation for the public at 8 p.m. in the High School. The school district announced Friday the expected school tax increase will be 1.29 percent or less, a spokesperson for the district said. The proposed 1.29 percent tax increase, for an average assessed home at $339,000, would …
Monday, March 18, 2013
Here's what is on the agenda for West Orange this week.
Monday, the Human Relations Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in town hall, 66 Main Street. On Tuesday, the West Orange Township Council will convene at 7 p.m. in West Orange Town Hall, 66 Main Street. Proposals to raise the sewer assessment $65, or 35 percent, to cover increasing costs and to settle the town’s part in a huge pollution remediation lawsuit headline the agenda, councilman Joe Krakoviak said. Full agenda to come. In the March 5 meeting, the township council has agreed to take additional actions to stem growing frustration at the lack progress made by developer Prism Capital Partners LLC on the Edison project. Also on Tuesday, the West Orange Energy Commission is scheduled to meet at Town Hall, 66 Main Street, in Room 109 at 7 p…
Monday, March 11, 2013
Here's what's on the agenda in West Orange this week.
On Monday, West Orange's Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave. Agenda is attached for review. In the last meeting the board approved a preliminary budget to send in the county for the 2013-2014 school year. Also on Monday, the Open Space Commission is set to meet at 7 p.m. in Conference Room 109 in Town Hall, 66 Main Street. On Wednesday, a Downtown Alliance meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in Town Hall, 66 Main Street The Historic Preservation Commission is also set to meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Conference Room 109 in Town Hall, 66 Main Street Also on Wednesday, the Saint Patrick's Day Bash, the Mayor's Program for Individuals with Disabilities, will take …
Monday, March 4, 2013
Here's what’s on the agenda for West Orange this week.
On Monday, the West Orange Board of Education meeting is set to meet at 8 p.m. in the West Orange High School Library Media Center. At this meeting, the board is set to approve a tentative budget. The district received welcome news last week when state aid figures revealed the district’s state aid figures for next year would remain flat. Interim Superintendent James O'Neill says he is delighted the district funding will remain flat. Check out attached PDF for more details about the meeting. Ticket sales for senior citizen St. Patrick's Day Celebration Luncheon on March 15 go on sale Monday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets sales will continue throughout the week. Tickets are $6 for residents and $8 for non-residents. Non-residents must be …
wohopeful
3:52 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
In theory it sound good, but with all of the crime in West Orange who wants to risk their life shopping in WO for a few pennies off the tax bill. How about the council stop approving spending on frivolous things like they are drunken sailors and then we all save. more ›