West Essex Top Stories
By TAPINTO WEST ESSEX STAFF
June 11, 2025
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – A big second quarter propelled fifth-seeded Glen Ridge to a 7-4 boys lacrosse victory over second-seeded Caldwell in the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 1 final on Tuesday night.Carson Ross scored both of his goals in the second quarter, when Glen Ridge outscored Caldwell, 4-0, to ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Members of Atlantic Healthcare ambulance EMS-7, members of Medic 4 and Fairfield police officers Vincent Purcell and Frank Patierno assisted with the emergency delivery of a newborn.At approximately 11:42 a.m. on Sunday, officers and EMS were dispatched to the parking lot of Lumis ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The $4 million project to modernize the Bloomfield Avenue Bridge in West Caldwell has been completed.“Bloomfield Avenue stretches from Newark in the east all the way to West Caldwell in the west and is one of the most heavily used and relied upon roadways in our county. Making ...
ROSELAND, NJ – On Friday, Roseland police officers Greg Matesic and Rob Bell participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run, which is a 7.2 mile run from ShopRite in West Caldwell to the ShopRite in Little Falls.Thousands of officers around the state run in 26 separate legs to raise awareness for ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The Athletic Center at Mount St. Dominic Academy was filled with joy and pride on Sunday, June 1, 2025, as 61 graduates marked a major milestone during the school’s 130th Annual Commencement. The beautiful ceremony featured inspiring reflections, heartfelt blessings, and an ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The Mount St. Dominic Academy softball team is on a mission to do something it hasn’t accomplished in over a decade: win a group championship.Last season, the Lions fell short in the group final, losing, 4-1, to St. John Vianney. This year’s squad is determined to change that.The ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Caldwell borough attorney Craig Bossong provided an update to the governing body as to the borough’s fourth round of COAH obligations. Bossong confirmed the borough’s planner has drafted a Master Plan which will be presented to the Planning Board during a public hearing on June 11 at ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ - The second-seeded Caldwell boys' lacrosse team advanced to the sectional final of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 1 tournament on Thursday after rallying for a 7-6 victory over Voorhees. The Chiefs (12-9) entered Thursday’s game in arguably their best form all season. Riding a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – A pair of four-run innings gave Gov. Livingston all the scoring it needed in an 8-1 victory over Caldwell in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 softball tournament on Wednesday.Caldwell (10-15), the eighth seed, had a 1-0 lead until Gov. Livingston (17-8) ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – An East Hanover man has been charged by Fairfield police in connection with an incident stemming from a late-night birthday party at a local warehouse.Fairfield Police Department announced charges against Victor Montana, 44, relating to an incident that occurred at a business last ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The West Caldwell Police Department has made multiple arrests in connection with recent incidents of mail theft, check fraud and forgery in the township:On September 5, 2024, and September 24, 2024, an employee from Windmill Health reported that nine fraudulent checks were ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Mount St. Dominic Academy’s softball team knows this is it for a season where they are hoping to get another shot at a group championship.The second-seeded Lions took care of business in their first state playoff game with an 11-3 win over seventh-seeded Mount St. Mary on May 29 in ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Morris only got one hit in the second inning, but the Wolfpack scored five runs in that inning.West Essex reached safely on only one base hit the entire game, as a trio of West Morris pitchers combined to shut the Knights out in an 8-0 victory over West Essex in the ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Caldwell advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 1 boys lacrosse tournament with a 14-6 victory over New Providence on Monday.Sean Murtagh scored five goals and Jordan Gruzas had four goals and one assist for the Chiefs (11-9), who outscored New ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Fairfield police arrested a New York man on Sunday after a fight at a local hotel.Police arrested Christopher Martinez, 43, of the Bronx stemming from an incident that occurred on June 1. At approximately 10:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel at 38 Two ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – The Essex County Athletic Directors Association recently celebrated the county’s best and brightest on and off the playing field at the annual Scholar Athlete Awards dinner. Each school in the county was allowed to select one male and one female who demonstrates academic and ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Mayor James R. Spango and the Roseland Borough Council celebrated the winners of the annual “Mother of the Year” awards. Each year, students at Lester C. Noecker Elementary School write essays as they celebrate Mother’s Day and compose an essay as to why they believe their mother is ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Sgt. Michael Slattery was promoted to the rank of captain during the May 21 meeting of the Caldwell Borough Council. Slattery, a 17-year veteran of the department who was sworn in by Mayor Garrett Jones, joined the department in 2008. Slattery replaces the position vacated by Captain ...
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ – The eighth-seeded Caldwell softball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 tournament with a 6-1 victory over top-seeded Ridgefield Park on Friday.Deanna Skikus went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three runs batted in for Caldwell (10-14), which ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Livingston batters didn't see many strikes on Friday, but Adam Goldberg and Tyler Chen threw plenty of them.Goldberg and Chen combined on a three-hitter and did not issue any walks to lift top-seeded Livingston to an 8-0 victory over Montclair in the quarterfinal round of the ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Jackson Lodgek pitched a four-hitter and Joe Panzarino achieved a significant career milestone to highlight top-seeded West Essex' 3-0 victory over Lyndhurst in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 baseball tournament at the Kiwanis Oval on ThursdayPanzarino, a senior ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Caldwell advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 1 boys lacrosse tournament with a 17-1 victory over Haddon Township on Wednesday.Jordan Gruzas finished with six goals and one assist for the Chiefs, who scored seven goals in a row to start the game.Ryder ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Briana Gillen pitched a no-hitter as the West Essex softball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 3 softball tournament with a 1-0 victory over Montville on Wednesday.Gillen struck out 12 batters and walked five in seven innings. Montville was seeded ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Fairfield police arrested a Montclair man after a confrontation with patrons and employees outside a local bar.Police arrested Brian Dougherty, 27, of Montclair after an incident that occurred on Sunday evening. At approximately 6:11 pm, officers were dispatched to Danaher’s Pub ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Caldwell edged Hasbrouck Heights, 3-2, in the NJSIAA Quarterfinal Round, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 playoffs on Tuesday afternoon at the Neal McCarthy Courts at Hasbrouck Heights High School. The Aviators end the season with a 14-3 record.Jordan Ghongpa won the First ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The Mount St. Dominic Academy softball team found out what its road map will be to get to an anticipated return to the Non-Public A final.The Lions are the second seed in Non-Public North A, only behind the top-seeded Immaculate Heart Academy. Last season Mount St. Dominic took home ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Fairfield Mayor William Galese and Police Chief Anthony Manna reported the passing of former Fairfield Special Police Officer Nicholas Sierchio on May 12. Sierchio served the township for over 38 years. He was a special police officer, court security officer and township emergency ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Top-seeded West Essex advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 baseball tournament with a combined no-hitter in a five-inning, 10-0 victory over Hillside on Tuesday.Left-hander Aidan Burgos struck out eight batters in four innings and allowed three walks, ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ - The seventh-seeded Caldwell baseball team fell in the first round of the NJSIAA Section 2, Group 2 tournament, losing, 3-2, to Bernards in eight innings on Tuesday afternoon.Winners in five of their previous seven games, the Chiefs (14-10) wanted to make noise again in this ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Mount St. Dominic Academy (MSDA) is proud to announce that Mary Frances Palisano, Class of 1989, will serve as the 2025 Commencement Speaker. Attorney Mary Fran will address the graduating Class of 2025. This year marks the 130th Commencement at the Mount, and we are excited to ...