West Essex News
By LAURA LAB
November 21, 2024
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Parents and community members attended the Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education meeting to voice their opinions on a recent assembly held at Grover Cleveland Middle School (GCMS). The issue was the appropriateness, parental notification, and intent of a section of the Unity ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Four times during the school year, ShopRite asks the local high schools to identify outstanding students who contribute to the school environment in the areas of academics, leadership, service, arts, and athletics. The following seniors from James Caldwell High School were ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The James Caldwell High School community is mourning the recent passing of Ron San Fillipo, who was the school's athletic director for many years.San Fillipo, a resident of Cedar Grove and Bay Head, died at the age of 82 on Nov. 12.San Filliipo's honors include Essex County ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The Caldwell Borough Council unanimously approved the new rent increase for tenants in the borough. The new maximum amount rental units may be increased is 2¾ percent. The amount would include any garage fees, pet fees and rental for the unit. Originally, the introduced ordinance ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Andrea Mondadori's two classes at West Essex High School are having their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Classic Volleyball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 20.The tournament consists of 14 teams of high school students and teachers to raise money for the Caldwell Food Pantry.
CALDWELL, NJ – The Mount St. Dominic Academy English Department has gained a remarkable new addition in English teacher Mrs. Nicole Colello-Kim, who grew up in Hackettstown and now resides in Caldwell! Stepping into the classroom with the same passion her mother brought to teaching, Mrs.
ROSELAND, NJ – The Roseland Police Department is partnering with Jersey Cares to collect coats for those in need from now through Nov. 25.The Roseland locations for dropping off/donating a coat are: -Roseland Free Public Library-Roseland Tax Office-Roseland Police Department Lobby-Lester C. Noecker ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Ava Russo and Sophia Sisco, both members of the West Essex Class of 2025 and field hockey players, both signed their letters of intent last Wednesday to attend colleges where they will continue their athletic careers.Russo will attend Dartmouth College. The anchor of West ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – On Veterans Day, the Fairfield governing body remembered all those veterans who served to protect and defend our country at its Township Council meeting.Three Fairfield veterans were recognized.Councilman Michael McGlynn was recognized for serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976 ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – The West Essex field hockey team defeated Point Pleasant Boro to win the NJSIAA Group 2 state championship, 2-0, on Saturday evening.The Knights were locked in a scoreless battle for a half before freshman Delaney Farrell gave them a 1-0 lead with 8:52 left in the third quarter on ...
ROSELAND, NJ – During this week’s West Orange Town Council meeting, Mayor Susan McCartney asked attendees to observe a moment of silence to commemorate the loss of Jack Sayers, former West Orange Police Director and Business Administrator. He retired in December 2021 after serving the township for ...
OLD TAPPAN, NJ – The West Essex football team got off to a fast start Friday night, but the Knights couldn't sustain it as Old Tappan stormed right back to take control of the game.Old Tappan beat West Essex, 41-13, to win the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 championship.Old Tappan won the toss and elected ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The West Caldwell Township Council introduced an ordinance this week that will restructure the Fire Department’s leadership. The new organization chart will include a chief, one deputy chief and one assistant chief, two captains and two lieutenants. Language was added that ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Mount St. Dominic Academy is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a "Gold with Access" school on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll by the College Board. This distinguished honor highlights the Mount’s commitment to providing rigorous AP courses while ensuring equitable access ...
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - New Jersey American Water has issued a mandatory conservation notice for customers across the state. The notice follows a drought warning issued on Wednesday by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which asked New Jersey residents to limit use.“We are dedicated ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex field hockey team won its ninth consecutive sectional championship, defeating West Morris in the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament on Wednesday.Julia Conforti gave West Essex a 1-0 lead with a goal assisted by Adelaide Minnella with five seconds left in the ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Architectural and site plans for the new Borough Hall and Caldwell Public Library were shared with the public during Tuesday’s council meeting. Joseph Haines, a principal of the architectural firm of Dassa-Haines and engineer Evan Jacobs presented plans for the recently acquired ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- After a game played on the only rainy weekend of a historically dry autumn, West Essex head football coach Chris Benacquista gathered his team after a 28-0 victory over Nutley.Benacquista told his team, which was facing three really tough opponents in a row on its upcoming ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex Middle School girls’ soccer team clinched the Greater Morris County Title in thrilling fashion, defeating Roxbury, 4-2, in a penalty kick shootout. Roxbury took a 3-0 lead within the first 10 minutes. However, West Essex fought back, narrowing the gap to 3-2 by ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex field hockey team advanced in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 2 tournament with a 2-0 victory over Warren Hills on Monday.West Essex (20-3) scored its goals in the first and the third quarters. Sophia Sisco had one goal and one assist on the ...
ESSEX FELLS, NJ – Essex Fells police arrested a West Orange man last Thursday on burglary and attempted auto theft charges in connection with an incident last month.On Oct. 18 at approximately 5:50 a.m. Sergeant Cohen and Officer Rigas were dispatched to a residence on Windsor Place on a report of ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Roseland Police Officer Robert Bell Jr., as he participated in the 2024 New York City Marathon on Nov. 2.Cioffi completed the long-distance event in 4 hours and 21 minutes.The 26.2-mile race which weaves through all five boroughs of New York City attracts thousands of runners from ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex boys soccer team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 2 tournament with a 3-1 victory over Westwood on Friday.Franky Daniil, Josh Eisenberg and Thaman Bhatti each scored a goal for the Knights (12-6-3), with Kevin Rodrigues assisting on ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex Knights defeated West Morris for the second year in a row in the post-season, winning, 28-14, Friday night in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 playoffs.West Essex won the toss and elected to defer to the second half. West Morris started from its ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The West Essex girls volleyball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the North 2, Group 2 tournament with a 25-11, 25-23 victory over Harrison on Thursday.Second-seeded West Essex will host third-seeded Mendham in the semifinal round on Saturday.West Essex Sets ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Friday night will mark the latest chapter in the rivalry between the West Essex and West Morris football teams in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 playoffs at 6 p.m. at West Essex.Last season, West Essex beat West Morris, 21-20, in the overall state Group 3 ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Longtime member MaryAdele Wojtowicz will continue serving on the West Essex Regional Board of Education representing North Caldwell. Wojtowicz received 1,552 votes and her opponent, also an incumbent, Joseph Sabol, received 1,234 votes with all districts reporting in from ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – A plane skidded off the runway at Essex County Airport late Wednesday afternoon.According to Fairfield police, at approximately 5:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the airport. Arriving officers located a 2011 Baron Beechcraft G58 dual prop plane on the grass off the runway. The ...