Saturday, May 18, 2013
Also in Essex County news Infant Dies After Being Found in Bathtub at Foster Home; Community Outcry Prompts District to Cancel Principal Swap; Belleville Council Cuts School Budget Tax Levy by $760,000 and Livingston Taxes Jump 5.7% in $44.5M Budget.
Authorities recovered a gun at the scene and say there is no threat to the community after man and woman were found dead late Thursday. "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. Little girl's death appears accidental, police say Man identified as suspect in Maplewood incident believed to be involved in other armed robberies in area. The pair allegedly stole $150,000 from grandmother's bank account and sold more than $15,000 of her jewelry, Essex County Prosecutor's Office announced. The Township Council reductions bring the average homeowner's tax increase down from $270 to …
Friday, May 17, 2013
This two-story home is located in one of the most premier areas in North Caldwell and includes about 10,000 square-feet of living space.
The Caldwells Patch featured Property of the Week is this 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath home located at 2 Sleepy Hollow Court in North Caldwell. Price: $1,600,000 Description: This two-story home is located in one of the most premier areas in town. Inside there is approximately 10,000 square-feet of living space with the utmost attention to detail. The cook’s kitchen features high end appliances, including two refrigerators, and a breakfast bar that sits six to eight people. The sunken family room also has a fireplace and many windows to let in sunlight. French doors lead to an enormous deck overlooking the yard. Tucked away you’ll also find an en suite ideal for a housekeeper or overnight guests. In addition, there is an exercise room and a study…
All the proceeds from the race will be directed towards enhancing technology at West Essex middle and high schools.
Get your running shoes ready for the Trotting for Technology 5K Race and Walk this weekend. The annual race will take place at West Essex High School, at 65 West Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell, on Sunday. The weather for Sunday is expected to be a pleasant 67 degrees and partly cloudy with only a 10-percent chance of rain. All the proceeds from the race will be directed toward enhancing technology at West Essex Middle School and West Essex High School. Runners and walkers must pick up their packets between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. The race will start at 9 a.m. Entry fee will be: The registration form for the race can be found in the photo gallery of this article or by clicking here. The North Caldwell Police Department suggests residents …
Volunteers will meet at 'The Green' on Bloomfield Avenue next to the Caldwell Library at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The volunteers of Project Main Street are rolling up their sleeves Saturday for an all day clean-up around town. The following is a full rundown of what volunteers are doing on Saturday, which weather.com forecasts to be 70 degrees and partly cloudy. Schedule: What to wear: Parking/Drop off What to Bring: The Projects: We will do our best to assign you to a team that aligns with your interests and abilities and would appreciate your flexibility throughout the day so that we can complete all of the projects. If you haven’t already spoken to someone about your preferences, send an emai tol Projectmainst@gmail.com with your first and second project preferences or give me a call 973-600-9607 to discuss. The Cleanup Crew – Cleaning up and …
The Irvington native signed a 3-year, $6 million contract with the Jets in March.
Jets running back Mike Goodson was sent to a Morris County jail following his arrest on drug and weapons charges in Denville Friday. Goodson, 25, was the passenger in a GMC Yukon stopped in the left center lane of I-80 West when a tow truck came upon them and called 911 early Friday morning, according to multiple reports. The tow truck driver reportedly was concerned about the intoxicated condition in which he found Goodson and the driver of the Yukon. Goodson was transported to Saint Claire’s Hospital in nearby Boonton and eventually charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a handgun, and possession of a hollow-point bullet, according to ESPN. The driver of the…
Essex will be collecting computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, cell phones and other electronics for recycling between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Essex County will hold its annual countywide Computer and Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. County residents should bring unwanted computers, parts or any electronics to the Essex County Fleet Maintenance Facility, located at 99 W. Bradford Ave. in Cedar Grove for recycling. “Recycling computer hardware and electronic devices helps remove lead and other dangerous chemicals from our waste stream, which is important for us and our children,” said Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. “Our collection days are very popular and I am glad our residents understand the importance of recycling,” he added. Accepted items include computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, scanners, telecom equipment, …
Swearing study ranked the most and least courteous states in the country.
Third place? We couldn’t do better than #&@$ing third place? New Jersey residents were beaten out by Ohio and Maryland in a survey ranking individuals most likely to drop swear words on a complete stranger during a phone conversation. On the flip side, analysis by the Marchex Institute found that Washington, Massachusetts and Arizona topped the list of state residents least likely to lose their cool. Marchex examined more than 600,000 calls over a year that were placed by consumers to businesses in 30 different industries. The mobile advertising company also ranked the most courteous states: South Carolina, North Carolina and Maryland. And the least courteous states: Wisconsin, Massachusetts and Indiana. Some other findings from the report…
The electric and gas company PSE&G repaired the ruptured gas line by 11:30 a.m., police said.
A gas line was ruptured early Friday morning on Fairmount Road, evacuating two homes, according to West Caldwell Police. A contractor working at 11 Fairmount Road around 9:30 a.m. Friday reportedly struck an above-ground gas line which released natural gas into the home and neighborhood, West Caldwell Police Capt. Gerard Paris said. West Caldwell and Caldwell police and fire departments responded to the Fairmount Road home, located near Memorial Park and the Board of Education building at Harrison School. Police evacuated the home and a neighboring home as a precautionary measure, said Paris. There were no injuries. PSE&G arrived on the scene shortly afterward to shut off the gas and make repairs, said Paris. The gas line was mended and…
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If you draw the Powerball winning numbers in Saturday’s lottery, you could score $600 million, the largest Powerball jackpot ever.
Powerball results were watched closely Wednesday when the jackpot was $363 million. After no one picked all six winning numbers, the new Powerball prize for the Saturday, May 18, drawing is now $600 million, which makes it the highest Powerball jackpot ever — and the second-highest U.S. lottery jackpot. The one-time cash payout is estimated at $376.9 million. Tickets are $2 and the game is played in New Jersey and 42 other states, including New York, Florida, Texas and California. Tickets will be sold up to an hour before the 11 p.m. drawing. The largest Powerball Jackpot cash payout to date was a $384 million win on Nov. 28, 2012, in Arizona and Missouri. Wonder what happens to the folks who hit it big? Browse the Huffington Post’s …
Here's bargains 6-10 from the experts at AOL Auto with an assist from Carwoo.com.
May is more than half way complete. Summer is inching closer and the time we spend outdoors will increase during the next few months. Drivers need dependable cars to get them to the office, to the Shore and to those summer barbecues on the weekend. During the next two weeks, Patch will share AOL Auto's and CarWoo.com's Best New Car Deals for May so you can save some greenbacks and arrive safely and comfortably at your summer destinations. This week, we'll present new car deals 6-10 and follow up next week with the top 5 car deals. 10). Honda Crosstour EX - New - AOL Best Deal: $23,744 - $25,689 The Honda Crosstour is a weird mixture of a wagon, crossover and sedan. While the car's look may be polarizing, most people who test drive the car…
Janet M Jelly
7:07 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Just what is NOT needed here, another "McMansion"! more ›