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Monday, May 6, 2013

Mother's Day Plant Sales, First Pres Presents 'Urinetown', Caldwell Introduces Budget

A look at the week ahead and what stories Patch plans to cover.

Here are some of the stories we're working on and what's happening this week in the Caldwells. See you around! — The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will hold a conference meeting on Monday, at 7:30 p.m., at Harrison School. — The Caldwell Council will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall. The council is expected to introduce the 2013 municipal budget.  — The West Caldwell Council will convene at 7:15 p.m. at the township Municipal Building.  — This is the final week to get badges for West Caldwell pools with the early-bird discount.  — The Westminster Choir of the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell will present their spring musical, Urinetown, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  — The West Caldwell Public Library will hold …

Monday, April 29, 2013

Fishing Derby in Caldwell, West Essex BOE Meets, Shred-It Events and Tree Day

A look at the week ahead and what stories Patch plans to cover.

Here are some of the stories we're working on and what's happening this week in the Caldwells. See you around! — The West Essex Board of Education will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. The school board is expected to formally accept the resignation of Business Administrator Michael Falkowski, who has taken a position at Ridgewood Public Schools. — A special program for parents — "Why Do Adolescents Act That Way? And What Parents Can Do to Help Their Families Survive and Thrive!" — will be presented at the James Caldwell High School Performing Arts Center in West Caldwell on Tuesday. — The monthlong crayon collection at the West Caldwell Public Library ends Tuesday. Donated crayons will be sent off to be recycled by an organization named Crazy …

Monday, April 22, 2013

Charity Auction, Middle School Musical and More in the Week Ahead

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Here are some of the stories we're working on and what's happening this week in the Caldwells. See you around! — Here are 5 Things You Need to Know about Earth Day, which is Monday. Also, there will be a special program for students in K-2nd grade at the West Caldwell Public Library.  —The North Caldwell Council will discuss the 2013 municipal and capital budget at a special meeting on Monday, at 6:30 p.m. The budget meeting will be followed by the regular council meeting at 8 p.m. — Monday is also an early dismissal day for elementary school students in Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools on account of parent-teacher conferences. — Grover Cleveland Middle School will present School House Rock Live! Jr. on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. — Local …

Monday, April 15, 2013

Volunteers Present Garden Plan, Board of Ed Meets and Spring Runs in the Week Ahead

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Here are some of the stories we're working on and what's happening this week in the Caldwells. See you around! —The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will meet on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Harrison School. The board is expected to honor outgoing Caldwell-West Caldwell Education Foundation President Marie Lanfrank for her service to the district. —The Caldwell Council will convene on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Volunteers from Project Main Street are expected to present their plans for Caldwell Beautification Day to the council. They'll seek permission to plant a perennial garden at the Green.  —West Caldwell's governing body will meet Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. —Wednesday is the last day to vote for local trainers competing in the Fit or Flop …

Monday, April 8, 2013

Schools Break for Spring, 'Wizard of Oz' and 'Les Mis' Come to Caldwell in the Week Ahead

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Here are some of the stories we're working on and what's happening this week in the Caldwells. See you around! —Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools are closed this week for spring break. Patch will bring you a guide of things to do with the time off. —The Caldwell Public Library will host a Young Adult Lock-In on Monday with a screening of the musical Les Miserables.  —The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will not meet on Monday, April 8. The meeting was postponed to April 15 because of spring break. —The North Caldwell Council will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. —Trinity Academy will stage The Wizard of Oz on Thursday and Friday.  Have a question or news tip? Contact editor Teresa Akersten at teresa.akersten@patch.com or find us on …

Monday, April 1, 2013

Funeral for McConnell, Schools Close for Spring Break, Library Collects Crayons

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Here are some of the stories we're working on and what's happening this week in the Caldwells. See you around! —The final journey for U.S. Army Sgt. Derek McConnell is set. Funeral arrangements will take place on Monday and Tuesday, April 1 and 2, in Parsippany and North Caldwell. —The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will hold a conference meeting on Monday, at 7:30 p.m. —West Essex Regional Schools are closed this week for spring break. —The Caldwell Council will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. —The West Caldwell Council will meet on Tuesday, at 7:15 p.m., and is expected to introduce the 2013 municipal budget.  —The West Caldwell Public Library will hold a crayon collection throughout the month of April. Keep wrappers on and bring them …

Monday, March 25, 2013

Caldwell-West Caldwell Presents Budget, 'Baby Penguins' Author Visits Library

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Here are some of the stories we're working on and what's happening this week in the Caldwells. See you around! —An Easter turkey and ham collection will be held at Trinity Academy in Caldwell Tuesday. —The North Caldwell Council will convene Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall. —Funeral arrangements for U.S. Army Sgt. Derek McConnell, who was raised in North Caldwell, will take place next week at Par-Troy Funeral Home in Parsippany and Notre Dame Church, where he was a parishioner.  —The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will have a special public meeting to present the 2013-14 budget on Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m., at Harrison School. —This is the last week to fill out surveys on www.cwcboe.org  —This is also the last week to catch …

Monday, March 18, 2013

West Caldwell to Introduce Budget, High Schools to Put on Musicals in the Week Ahead

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Here are some of the stories we're working on and what's happening this week in the Caldwells. See you around! —Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo will announce plans to make Grover Cleveland Park more accessible to people with disabilities on Monday. —Tuesday is the final chance to walk the labryinth at the United Methodist Church of Caldwell during this Lenten season. The labryinth will be open from noon to 1 p.m. and at 7 p.m. —The West Caldwell Council will meet on Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. The governing body is expected to introduce the 2013 municipal budget.  —The Caldwell Council will convene at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. —You can help a Caldwell Mom fulfill her dream of winning the 46th Pillsbury Bake-Off! Kim Van Dunk is a semi-finalist …

Monday, March 11, 2013

Business Openings and Closings, the Best Corned Beef, WEFAS Blood Drive in the Week Ahead

A look at the week ahead and what stories Patch plans to cover.

Here are some of the stories we're working on and what's happening this week in the Caldwells. See you around! —The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will meet on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Harrison School. The BOE is expected to approve new courses, including Intro to Theater at the high school. —The North Caldwell Council will hold a conference meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Borough Hall. —The Caldwell United Methodist Church will hold a Tuesday night Lenten Soup Supper at 6 p.m. followed by a time to walk their Labyrinth starting at 7 p.m. —Patch will have an update on business openings and closings, as well as businesses on the move in the Caldwells. —The West Essex First Aid Squad will hold a blood drive on Wednesday at 3 p.m…

Monday, March 4, 2013

School Board to Vote on Budget, Library Holds Bedtime Math Party

A look at the week ahead and what stories Patch plans to cover.

Here are some of the stories we're working on and what's happening this week in the Caldwells. See you around! —The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will meet on Monday, March 4. After learning State Aid figures last week, the board is expected to approve the 2013-14 school budget which is due to the county for approval this week.  —The CWC District is also seeking parents, students and community members input on the topics of physical education and social studies. Visit the district website to take two quick surveys.  —Patch sat down with the chef/owner of Dough Artisan Pizzeria last week. Look for a story on the newest Caldwell restaurant and find out what all the buzz is about. —Imagine a nightly math problem becoming as common…

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