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South Orange needs new communications system
SOUTH ORANGE — The communication equipment for South Orange’s public safety services must be updated — and, in some instances, completely replaced — according to a presentation given at the July 14...
View ArticleDEP tables dam option as Rahway River flood solution
ESSEX COUNTY — After months of protesting a possible solution to Rahway River flooding that would include the construction of a large dam inside South Mountain Reservation, groups like Save Our...
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EO mayor: guilty plea by ex-water commissioner is ‘despicable’
Photo by Chris SykesA group of East Orange residents make some of their issues and concerns known to the new members of the East Orange Water Commission commissioners at its July 8 meeting. East...
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Nonprofit raises funds for SHU in memory of Karol
Photo by Sean QuinnLocal residents and Seton Hall University students, alumni and faculty gather after their games for a reception July 28 at the Aspiring Kindness golf outing at the Maplewood Country...
View ArticleAchieve, school district go digital to preserve history
By Shanee Frazier, Staff Writer MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE — South Orange and Maplewood residents will soon be able to take a stroll down memory lane simply by walking down the halls of Columbia High...
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With recent trend, Studio B sells ‘lawn sign’ lawn signs
With recent trend, Studio B sells ‘lawn sign’ lawn signs. MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE — Maplewood and South Orange residents have certainly noticed the increase in lawn signs in the past few months....
View ArticleBOE, SOMEA finally agree on teachers’ contract
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE — The Board of Education passed a resolution July 28 ratifying its agreement with the South Orange Maplewood Education Association, creating a two-year contract for 2013 through...
View ArticleElection season hits two towns
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE — The ballots have been finalized for the Nov. 5 elections for Maplewood Township Committee and South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education. The Essex County Clerk’s Office...
View ArticleWhile U.S. teens remain home, Hoops Connection continues mission abroad
ESSEX COUNTY — The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ was forced to cancel its planned fifth Hoops Connection trip to Ofakim, Israel, due to the continuing unrest in the region; however, the...
View ArticleAmid ongoing controversy, SO water remains safe to drink
SOUTH ORANGE — The South Orange administration updated water-quality test results online at www.southorange.org on July 30 amid ongoing concern regarding the safety of local water. South Orange...
View ArticleVillage police partner with residents for safety and fun during National...
SOUTH ORANGE — South Orange Village had a huge turnout at Flood’s Hill on Aug. 5 for National Night Out. The festivities were designed to increase awareness about police programs in South Orange. Next...
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SOMA First Night returns following two-year hiatus
Graphic Courtesy of Michael GoldbergFirst Night is back! After a two-year hiatus, the New Year’s Eve celebration will be returning to South Orange and Maplewood, offering family-oriented festivities...
View ArticleGov. Christie vetoes bill that limits privatization of services
ESSEX COUNTY — During the past several local board of education elections, “privatization” and “outsourcing” have been key words espoused by candidates who see the hiring of private firms for services...
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Girls on the Run seeks coaches to boost girls’ self worth
Photo Courtesy of Wendy DeerGirls on the Run participants celebrate after a practice 5K race. MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE — Girls on the Run NJ, a nonprofit organization, is teaching South Orange and...
View ArticleMost village employees will receive 2-percent salary raises
SOUTH ORANGE — The South Orange Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its Aug. 11 meeting to provide slight pay raises to its non-union and supervisory personnel for 2014. Resolution No. 2014-237,...
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Torpey, Hale to teach public-administration course at SHU
Alex Torpey SOUTH ORANGE — Seton Hall University is once again making the most of the opportunities which stem from its location in South Orange. This fall, the school will partner with the village...
View ArticleNJ Hall of Fame nominates SO man, though he is not selected
SOUTH ORANGE — Late last month, the New Jersey Hall of Fame’s Board of Commissioners announced a new class of inductees for 2014. While one South Orange celebrity was nominated, unfortunately he did...
View ArticleSalary increases, decreases tied to ‘caveats’ in contracts
SOUTH ORANGE — Last week, the News-Record reported that while most South Orange non-union and supervisory personnel received 1.9- or 2-percent salary increase, others received significantly more or...
View ArticleCommunity invited to participate in search for superintendent
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE — The search for a new superintendent is on! The South Orange-Maplewood School District is currently in the fact-finding stage of the search and is calling on the local...
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Malespina withdraws from local Board of Education race
Elissa Malespina SOUTH ORANGE — South Orange resident Elissa Malespina announced Aug. 29 that she will no longer seek a seat on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education. As of now, the board of...
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