Saturday, May 18, 2013
These stories made headlines in the Caldwells this past week.
The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will join other school districts in opposing the salary cap Gov. Chris Christie placed on superintendents. The Caldwell Police Department launched a crackdown on drivers who failed to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks this past weekend. Local editor Teresa Akersten stepping down to cover Montclair for Patch. Hundreds of people gathered on James Caldwell High School's Bonnel Field Friday, May 10, to join the fight against cancer. A gas line was ruptured early Friday morning on Fairmount Road, evacuating two homes, according to West Caldwell Police. Pot holes on Smull Avenue will be a thing of the past after crews repave the roadway this summer. Women's Club of Caldwell is now taking …
Friday, May 17, 2013
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 …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
A small storefront located at 382 Bloomfield Ave. has been vacant since March.
In this installment of Visions for Vacancies, The Caldwells Patch asks: What do you think should move into 382 Bloomfield Ave., the former home of Say I Do Bridal Boutique? All possibilities are on the table. We ask you to forget what zone it's in, ignore setback regulations, dump-lot coverage rules, and all the other zoning jargon that puts most people to sleep. If you had your way, what would you like to see there? What would be the best use for the community? This store became vacant in March after the bridal boutique moved next door. Located in the heart of the Caldwell's shopping district, the first-floor space shares a building with Precision Vision and second-floor offices. Inside, the store is small and somewhat narrow — similar …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Construction is expected to start during the summer.
Pot holes on Smull Avenue will be a thing of the past after crews repave the roadway this summer. North Caldwell recently received a $230,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation to mill and repave the portion of Smull Avenue that runs through the borough, said borough engineer Frank Zichelli. The grant will cover the entire cost of the roadwork. The .63-mile stretch of Smull Avenue set for a makeover extends from about Washington Avenue in West Caldwell to Mountain Avenue in North Caldwell. The suburban street lined with homes and manicured lawns is a well-traveled and connects North Caldwell with Bloomfield Avenue. While a contractor has yet to be awarded the contract, Zichelli said he expects the construction to begin …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
This circular rainbow was captured by Janet Markman on Tuesday.
This Photo of the Day comes courtesy of resident Janet Markman. Markman captured this circular rainbow or sun dog while walking on Bloomfield Avenue across from the First Presbyterian Church around 3 on Tuesday. A sun dog, known by its scientific name as a parhelion, is an "atmospheric phenomenon that creates bright spots of light in the sky, often on a luminous ring or halo on either side of the sun," according to Wikipedia. Did you snap a great photo from around town? Then send it the editor Michael D'Onofrio at mike.donofrio@patch.com be featured on The Caldwells Patch.
Monday, May 13, 2013
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Hundreds of people gathered on James Caldwell High School's Bonnel Field Friday to join the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life was held for a fourth year in a row at the high school this weekend. Well over 300 parents, children, seniors and students of all ages walked around school's track through the night as a symbol of their commitment to find a cure for cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease. Senior high school student Peter Thomann was walking in the event as part of team No Surrender. The team's name was emblazoned with big, bold letters on bright yellow T-shirts that Thomann and more than 20 other students were wearing. Thomann said he was walking for his grandmother, who survived breast…
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Check out what's happening in the Caldwells during the third week in May.
These are some of the stories The Caldwells Patch will follow this week. If you know of an event or something happening that is not listed, let the editor know about it in the comment section below. The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will hold a meeting on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Harrison School, at 104 Gray St. At the previous Board of Education meeting on May 7, the board renewed the board administrator's contract and hired a new technology supervisor. A contract to replace the Wilson Elementary School parking lot this summer was also passed by the board. The West Caldwell Planning Board will meet at Monday at 7 p.m. in the township municipal building, at 30 Clinton Road. The North Caldwell Mayor and Council will convene …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Check out the top stories in the Caldwells from this past week.
The Caldwell Borough Council introduced a $11,532,789 municipal budget on Tuesday that included 1.4 percent tax hike. This means the average Caldwell home assessed at $421,455 will pay about $42 more in municipal taxes than in 2012. Wharton-based sewer cleaning company paid nearly $150 for overbilling to borough. The camp will be for students in pre-K through fifth grade and extend from July 8 through Aug. 16. The board of education renewed the district’s board administrator's contract and hired a new technology supervisor at its reorganization meeting. Caldwell College will award its first-ever doctoral degrees on Saturday, May 11, at the college’s 71st annual commencement. West Essex Regional High School was ranked among the top 1,…
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Weekend events happening throughout Essex County.
Boy Scout Troop 9 Annual Mothers Day Plant Sale Saturday, 9 a.m. Beverly Road and Central Avenue, West Caldwell $3 Gardeners, mark your calendars!! Boy Scouts Troop 9 is holding their Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale. This is a great opportunity to obtain top quality plants at great prices, or to give as Mother’s Day gifts. Come early for the best selection. The sale takes place on Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine). ll plants are supplied by Fairfield Farms since 1974. We’ll have a wide selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, assorted flats, and planters. Please email questions to Troop9BSAFundraiser@gmail.com. The proceeds will to be used for …
The New Jersey Marathon in Long Branch was held this weekend.
The Caldwells made a strong showing in this year's New Jersey Marathon in Long Branch this past weekend. Of the more 11,000 who participated in the marathon, 45 were from Caldwell, North Caldwell and West Caldwell. Oz Pearlman, 30, of New York, won the marathon with a time of 2:28:23. Finishing behind Pearlman was Eddie Valentine, 33, of Arlington, VA, with a time of 2:36:35. In the woman category, Elizabeth Drews, 43, of Warren, finished with a time of 3:00:11. The top finishing local in the marathon, Michael Wilson, 35, finished in the top-20 percent in 418th place with a time of 3:36:10. Just as impressive, 41-year-old Edward Steinberg finished the half-marathon in 310th place out of 5,350 participants with a time of 1:39:28. Check …
Bill R
3:36 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013
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