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Governor Murphy Visits Hackensack, Announces American Rescue Plan ...
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Could the Baby Formula Shortage End Soon? The FDA Believes it Will
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Town Council Approves COO John Gross’ Pay Increase & Contract
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Jack McGreevey, a No-Nonsense Supporter of Veterans, Dead at 93
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Town Council Approves Wonder Truck Parking Ordinance
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Several Residents Express Concern About Parking Problems in West Orange
By SKYLYR VANDERVEER
May 18, 2022HACKENSACK, NJ - Gov. Phil Murphy visited the Hackensack Fire Department Monday morning to announce the new American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program. The grant will help local and regional fire departments provide first responders with proper protective, cleaning and sanitation equipment, according to a news release from the Governor's office.
“Confronted by new ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – New parents have been struggling to find formula to feed their babies ever since one of the largest manufacturers of several popular powdered baby formula products in the nation was shut down in February of this year. Shelves in Wayne grocery stores and pharmacies have been mostly bare, but action from the FDA is providing some hope that the shortage could end within ...
When West Orange Business Administrator Jack Sayers retired last December, West Orange’s Chief Operating Officer John Gross added Sayers’ duties to his regular position. Gross, who has been working for West Orange since 2011, also works part-time for Dover.
Town Council members discussed a new 3-year contract for Gross which includes a substantial raise because he has absorbed ...
CARTERET, NJ – Jack McGreevey, a battle-hardened Marine drill sergeant turned dogged advocate for his fellow veterans, who passed his passion for service to his son, former Gov. Jim McGreevey, died May 12.
He was 93.
Mr. McGreevey, of Carteret, was a constant presence throughout the 19th legislative district, serving in the legislative office since 1998. He proudly wore his ...
Town Council members discussed Resolution 131- 22 which authorizes the execution of a license agreement between the Remarkable Foods Hospitality, LLC and the township for the use of access to the parking lot located at 10 Rooney Circle.
Township attorney Richard Trenk explained, “They will have a permanent location here. As we understand, Mayfair Farms is completing a ...
Several West Orange residents spoke during the last town council meeting about their terrible experiences while trying to park their cars.
MK Adams shared, “The Park Drive loop parking has gone from challenging but manageable to extremely difficult and upsetting. I was interested to read a recent comment by Mayor Parisi that parking has been the dominant complaint during his time in ...
The first West Orange Town Hall history walking tour was conducted by Township Historian Joseph Fagan on Saturday, April 30th. The free tour gave visitors an in-depth understanding of the town’s history on display inside the town hall as well as a visual presentation showcasing many vintage photographs. The tour lasted a little over an hour and subsequent tour dates ...
Kimberly Hill, West Orange resident and Montclair State University student recently presented the results of a West Orange committee diversity survey to the Town Council. Council President Susan McCartney explained that Sustainable Jersey (SJ) has compiled a list of green actionable items and rates towns on how many initiatives they participate in. West Orange is currently at the Bronze ...
During the last West Orange Town Council meeting, members spoke with the owners of two companies who want to operate in the township, Kemistry LLC and Peace of Mind Construction Group LLC.
Kemistry’s location will be on Park Avenue in the industrial area. The owner, Talia Young, is a 4-year West Orange resident and a woman of color who is involved in local social justice and equity work.
NJ Motor Vehicles Commission is sending their mobile truck to Colgate Park in West Orange on May 11 to renew drivers' licenses, obtain duplicate licenses, make changes to licenses, have a non-driver photo identification card made, renew car registrations, get a REAL ID, surrender license plates, obtain Disability/Purple Heart/Disabled Veteran placards and apply for exam permit test ...