Sunday, May 19, 2013
Here's what you may have missed in West Orange this past week.
"I think that it really does go to show the power of the community," father of three Raj Shah said, about the cancelled proposal that would have switched Hazel Elementary's principal with Edison Central's. It will cost $475,000 to build the new public park on Ridgeway Avenue on about four acres of property the township says is in disrepair. The men involved in the West Orange armed robbery in late April are also believed to be involved in 10 other armed robberies in area, including a store in Maplewood where the owner was shot. The high school's girls' softball team beat Clifton High on Wednesday 3-2. The West Orange boys' teams losses in the quarterfinal round of NJSIAA Tournament Tuesday. Find out which township restaurants were among …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Here's what you may have missed in West Orange this past week.
"It was a long five hours of talking," says Lt. Timothy Brennan about talking a man down from the 300-foot Thomas Edison Water Tower in the middle of a rainy December night. The 2013 New Jersey Marathon at the shore took place this past weekend in Long Branch with 38 West Orange residents participating. Survey by national health care organization The Leapfrog Group reveals medical center maintained overall excellence in 2012 In the string of burglaries, two of the cars were unlocked while one had its driver's side window broken, police say. Boys and girls grades four-seven can try out at the end of May. The Essex County Police and Safety Expo recognized retired Sgt. Richard Potts of the West Orange Police Department at the Livingston Mall…
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Here's what you may have missed in West Orange this past week.
Gov. Chris Christie picks up endorsement at Essex County College Police Academy in Cedar Grove. The 5K Race and Walk will be held May 5 at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. The 200 Club will recognize Lt. Timothy Brennan, of West Orange, who talked a man down from the 300-foot Edison Water Tower in December. More than 100 responders from eight fire department and 16 EMS providers along with New Jersey and county services participated in the drill Wednesday in West Orange U.S. News and World Report releases 2013 "Best High Schools" report. The West Orange historical park kicked of National Park Week with Junior Ranger Day last week. Kim Guadagno visited members at the Jewish Service for the Developmentally …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Here's what you may have missed in West Orange this week.
The West Orange High School was on lockdown Friday afternoon. The West Orange elementary dedicates a Redwood tree to celebrate. A short list of old-growth trees on the NJ Department of Environmental Protection's 'Champion Trees' Register. Alleged robbers tied up two employees and one customer, rob convenience store of $700 and lottery tickets in late-night armed robbery Wednesday. Two firefighters were injured in the blaze on Swaine Place Thursday morning, which left the West Orange home uninhabitable. Runners take your mark. There are plenty of good reasons to lace up this season. West Orange police release crime statistics for first quarter of 2013. West Orange police are investigating incident at the high school Wednesday. State senator…
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Here's what you may have missed in West Orange this week.
[POLL] Let Patch know which intersections you think are the most dangerous in the township. West Orange resident Louis Yontef, a physics teacher at New Providence High School, was arrested on April 11 in Florida for possession of cocaine. County executive, Orange mayor inspect work at South Mountain Reservation. Baseball squad tops West Orange 15-5 Wednesday Nicholas Galante, former president of the West Orange Education Association's Teacher's Union and a district employee, withdrew complaint against board members Laura Lab and Megan Brill. West Orange Board of Education approved the update on first reading following Health and Wellness Committee suggestions. Martin Levine, a sports medicine doctor from Short Hills, tended to the injured …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Here's what you may have missed in West Orange this past week.
Man approaches mother with young daughter, grabs iPhone and after struggle flees towards Orange. West Orange police had the area in Macy's parking lot blocked off for the last few weeks. West Orange High School student to lead event raising awareness for children in foster care in Essex County. Citing Congressional measure, Board of Governors reluctantly decides to continue six-day-a-week delivery. West Orange township officials acknowledge police officer Jerome Pleasants and Det. Keith Boryseskne for heroic March 2 rescue of mother, son from Pleasant Valley Way garden apartment blaze. Kevin Cabrera and Paul Okoh win the contest, highlighting how prevalent artistic talent is among teens in West Orange Papers filed with state Election Law …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Here's what you may have missed in West Orange this past week.
West Orange police arrested a 41-year-old township resident and Orange man on Ashland Avenue earlier this week on alleged drug charges. It's up to you to suggest what business should move in to the empty space on Main Street. Let us know in the comments section. [UPDATED] Max Dornfeld, 32, was arrested in connection with strong-armed robbery where a few hundred dollars of high-end art supplies was stolen from the Essex Green Shopping Center store Wednesday, police say. The children's artwork was created for Distracted Driving Awareness Month and National Youth Traffic Safety Month. Janet Babbitt, Anne Codispoti, Catherine Schettini DiFrancesco, Frances "Dolly" Grieco, Thomas "Tom" Luciano Jr., Mary Corcoran Parsons, Myrian Andrade …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Here's what you may have missed in West Orange this week.
West Orange homeowners to see taxes go up $177.45 for an average assessed home at $339K. West Orange resident's “I Got Somethin’ to Tell You" to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The township will present eligible veterans with medals at Memorial Day ceremony. The event will give visitors an opportunity to see how wax cylinder phonograph recorded music more than a century ago. The mayor's office explains why residents' sewer bill is set to go up for the first time in seven years. West Orange has awarded eight contracts to Birdsall Services Group over the last few years, seven of which were non-competitive. Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo gave opening remarks at the event hosted by Millburn-Short Hills, North Essex Regional, …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Here's what you may have missed this past week in West Orange.
States First Family will serve as honorary chairs for the May 5 event in West Orange. Utility says costs for electric, gas customers will drop — not spike — under proposed plan. West Orange Board of Education releases preliminary figures of budget before final presentation next week. Hillside man's whose Nissan Altima's roof collapses after tire crushes car's roof did rehab at Kessler. Pharmacy workers, including West Orange employees, who don’t take part in the voluntary health program will have to pay an annual $600 penalty. [POLL] Let Patch know which roads you think are the most dangerous in the township. A recent statewide study shows 1,890 businesses were affected by the storm and 654 residents with property damage, two of which were…
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Here's what you may have missed this past week in West Orange.
The township achieves Sustainable Jersey certification this month. Officials investigating reported enticement of an 11-year-old girl at the corner of Kinsley Street and Riggs Place. Presentation provided information for new and prospective parents at Washington Elementary School Tuesday. West Orange police say roofing materials stolen from Gregory Avenue residence and landscaping accessories from Lakeside Avenue business. Four Midtown Direct schedule to be adjusted and 15 trains added to Morris and Essex train lines. White smoke on Wednesday at the Vatican signaled the conclave had chosen Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as new head of the Catholic Church. Crash lodged car in between pole and building. West Orange school board …
