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Roseland Avenue - Daily Milling and Paving 
  • starting tonight
  • 7pm until 5am daily until completed

11:45am, Monday, ​June 18
** SUICIDE PREVENTION **
This week the CDC announced that Suicides are up nationally 25% since 1999. Every single one of these deaths are preventable. Share and be open to discussing the crisis amongst your friends, family and co-workers.

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS:
- Change in eating and sleeping habits
- Withdrawal from friends, family, and regular activities
- Violent or anti-social behavior
- Drug and alcohol use
- Neglect of personal appearance
- Persistent boredom, difficulty concentrating
- Frequent complaints about physical symptoms

The three questions to ask yourself or someone in crisis:

1) Are you having thoughts of killing yourself?

2) Do you have a plan of how you would kill yourself?

3) Do you have what you need to carry out your plan?

If a suicide attempt seems imminent, call 911.

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
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Latest CDC Statistics:
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for young people ages 10–34

- Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death for people ages 35 to 54

- Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death for people ages 55 to 64

There are also Millions of Americans whose plans for suicide do not succeed.

​No one is meant to suffer through the challenges of Life. 

Get Help Today:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Happening Today ~ Tuesday,  June 19
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POLICE AND FIRE ALERTS

monday, June 18

Police and Fire Alerts Archive

Roseland Avenue - Daily Milling and Paving 
  • starting tonight
  • 7pm until 5am daily until completed

11:45am, Monday, ​June 18
Fairfield Police:
Little Falls Road CLOSED
  • between North Caldwell border and Dey Avenue
  • until late this afternoon
  • for downed wire and repair

8am, Sunday June 17
NORTH CALDWELL - Water Main Break Repair
  • Grandview Avenue at Fairfield Road
  • Detours are in place

10am Tuesday, May 29
ESSEX FELLs - Fells Road CLOSED today
  • between Oldchester and Fellswood
  • No access to or from Devon Road

7am Friday, May 25
** COMPRESSOR STATION GAS LINE RELEASE TODAY **
From Roseland:
Transco will be performing system modification work at its Compressor Station 303, which is located at 563 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland.

"Odorant releases from air moving operations are anticipated."

Planned Releases:
  • Wednesday - 11am to 3pm
  • Thursday - 11am to 3pm

Next week:
  • Thursday, May 31 - 11am to 4pm

​Wednesday, May 23
CALDWELL - Academy Road CLOSED Today
  • from Elizabeth Street to Thomas Street
  • for Utility Work
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10am Wednesday, May 23
Fells Road CLOSED - Road Work
- between Oldchester and Forest way 
- until 5:30pm
- Expect road closures thru Friday

Wednesday, May 23
ESSEX FELLS - Wootton Road / Roseland Avenue - Suspicious Individual
  •  At about 1am, a Wootton Road resident alerted police that they saw a male running from their driveway and into a waiting car
  • Suspect:
    • Dark skin
    • wearing gray shirt
    • entered Silver Ford Fusion
  • Car drove towards Roseland Avenue
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Saturday, May 19
Incident Today at Original Pancake House, West Caldwell Saturday, May 18
Category 10 Winds, Along with Intense Squall and Thunderstorms, Create Instant Chaos Across West Essex Tuesday
WEST CALDWELL - Strong Odor of Smoke
UPDATE: 2pm All Clear
West Caldwell Municipal Building / Library
All evacuated
Fire Department investigating

1:40pm Friday
ROAD CLOSURES ~ Monday, May 14 
  • Roseland Avenue until 4:30pm
    • both lanes CLOSED between Westville Avenue and Oak Grove Road

  • Westville Avenue until 7pm
    • both lanes CLOSED between Thomas Street and Jackson Place
    • westbound at Brookside Avenue and at Elizabeth Street
      • No traffic will be allowed past Elizabeth Street
    • eastbound - detoured at Jackson Place

  • Mountain Avenue until 5:30pm (for 4 to 6 weeks)
    • both lanes CLOSED between East Greenbrook Road and Spruce Road
ROSELAND - Working Chimney Fire
- Eagle Rock Avenue is closed near Lincoln Street as the Fire Department responds and investigates. 
- Roseland First Aid Squad is on stand by.
7:15pm Sunday, May 13
Verona Police Detective Sergeant Timothy Banta Honored with Valor Award 
Caldwell Police Department  - Westville Avenue will be CLOSED

  • Monday 7am to 7pm 
  • between Thomas Street and Jackson Place
  • Additional lane closures: 
    • ​Westbound will be closed at Brookside Avenue and at Elizabeth Street

​Friday, May 11
WEST CALDWELL - McKinley Lightning Strike on Tree
  • at about 8:40pm tonight Police responded to McKinley Avenue near Washington Avenue after reports of a loud sound in the neighborhood.
  • A lightning strike apparently caused damage to a tree but did not cause any other damage.

​Thursday, May 10
** AVOID ROSELAND AVENUE **
Closed today again for construction - from Westville Avenue to Oak Grove Road
until 4:30pm
7:35am Wednesday, May 9
WEST CALDWELL - Water Main Break
  • Laurel Place near Central Avenue
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5:40am Wednesday, May 9
AVOID ROSELAND AVENUE SOUTH 
  • West Caldwell Police:
    Roseland Avenue - south towards Roseland - is CLOSED from Westville Avenue to Oak Grove Road until 4:30pm. Northbound towards Caldwell remains open.

7:40am Tuesday, May 8
NORTH CALDWELL - TREE DOWN
  • W Greenbrook Road - near the Country Club
  • Road is CLOSED at the triangle.
  • County notified

12:15am Tuesday​, May 8
Eagle Rock Avenue Nightly Road Closure 
Roseland Police:
  • Eagle Rock Avenue will be CLOSED
  • 7pm to 6am
  • from River Road Bridge, E. Hanover, to Eisenhower Parkway
    • Monday, May 7
    • Tuesday, May 8
    • Wednesday, May 9
At about 11:50am today, the North Caldwell Police responded to a fully engulfed car fire on East Greenbrook Road.

The car itself had just been filled with gas. 

​North Caldwell Fire Department responded and there were no injuries. 

Credit: North Caldwell Police
Friday, May 4
NORTH CALDWELL - Car Fire
  • East Greenbrook Road
  • North Caldwell Police and Fire responding
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11:50am Friday, May 4
WEST CALDWELL - BEVERLY ROAD CLOSED
  • Beverly Road will be CLOSED until 5pm today for paving

7:20am Thursday, May 3
Route 280 West - Accident with Injuries
  • by Exit 5 - Livingston Avenue in Roseland
  • Roseland police and Roseland First Aid Squad responding

​5:50am Tuesday, May 1


​TRAFFIC ALERTS

tuesday, June 12

Traffic Alerts Archive

​Route 280 West - Accident
  • near Exit 8 - Prospect Avenue in West Orange 
  • 2 left lanes CLOSED
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9:33am Thursday
AVOID ROUTE 10 EAST 
​9:25am Update: CLEARED
  • Route 10 East - Traffic Signal Down
  • at Ridgedale Avenue in Hanover
  • ALL LANES CLOSED

8:38am Tuesday, June 12
AVOID ROUTE 10
Route 10 BOTH DIRECTIONS - Accident Investigation 
​​UPDATE: OPENED 3:15pm
  • near Shrewsbury Drive, Livingston
  • ALL LANES CLOSED

6:50am Tuesday,  June 5
Route 280 West - Accident
CLEARED: 7:10am
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  • near Exit 6 - Laurel Avenue in West Orange / Roseland
  • Left lane CLOSED
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6:57am Tuesday, May 22
Route 280 West - Overturned Vehicle and Utility Pole Knocked Down
​10:55am - CLEARED
  • near Exit 12A - Garden State Parkway in East Orange.
  • Right lane CLOSED

9:55am Monday, May 21
Route 280 East - Tree Down across Ramp
  • at Exit 9 - Mt. Pleasant Avenue in West Orange
  • Ramp CLOSED

11:10am Friday, May 18
Route 80 East - Overturned vehicle
  • near Exit 60 - Route 20 in Paterson
  • Left and center lanes CLOSED
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6:58am Thursday, May 17
Route 46 East - Accident
  • near Hook Mountain Road in Montville
  • Center lane CLOSED
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6:14pm Friday, May 11
Route 80 West - Overturned vehicle
UPDATE: 7:25am CLEARED
  • Exit 55 - Union Boulevard in Totowa
  • Left lane CLOSED

6:54am Wednesday
Route 80 West LOCAL - Car Fire
  • near Exit 45 - Beverwyck Road in Parsippany
  • Right shoulder CLOSED

6:40am Wednesday, May 9
Garden State Parkway North - Accident
  • near Exit 145 - Route 280 in East Orange
  • Left lane CLOSED

3:45pm Sunday, May 6
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AVOID 80 WEST
  • ​Route 80 West - Overturned Dump Truck with Debris spill 
(occurred 5:40am - 80W still shut down)
near Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd in Parsippany
3 right lanes and exit ramp CLOSED


​7:23am Friday, May 4
Route 80 West - Accident
  • near Exit 52 - Passaic Ave in Fairfield
  • Left lane CLOSED
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8:50am, Wednesday
Garden State Parkway South - Accident
  • near Exit 148 - JFK Dr North in East Orange
  • Left lane CLOSED

6:55am Wednesday, May 2

WEATHER

monday, June 18

Weather Alerts Archive

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** Charge Electronics **
Thunderstorms about to come through - forecast to continue overnight until 4am. ​

8pm, Monday,  June 18
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** West Essex Area Library Hours **
NOTE: 
Verona Library is being renovated and is temporarily housed in the Annex building at the Verona Community Center,  880 Bloomfield Avenue
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​Weather Updated Monday,  June 18
Heat Advisory until 8pm tonight. 
Air Quality Alert until 10pm tonight.
Be Safe.



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** RAIN TODAY **
Wednesday, 10am


West Essex Weather:

  • 9am to 2pm - RAIN definite
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  • 2pm to 2am - Possible Thunderstorms
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Weather Updated Saturday, June 2
West Essex Forecast:
Scattered Rain/Thunderstorms: 6pm to 10pm


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Weather Updated Sunday, May 27
Last night's expected Thunderstorms are only arriving now and will be turning to Rain:
  • 4am to 8am - THUNDERSTORMS
  • 8am to 11pm - RAIN
  • 11pm to 6am - Scattered Showers ​
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Weather Updated Saturday, May 26
  • Tonight: Thunderstorms
  • Tomorrow: Rain
  • Monday - Beautiful :)
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Weather Updated Monday, May 21
Beautiful ....and hopefully no issues with Tuesday's Thunderstorm
​Category 10 Winds, Along with Intense Squall and Thunderstorms, Create Instant Chaos Across West Essex Tuesday
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Weather Updated Wednesday, May 16
NO Wind Gusts or Thunderstorms forecast
WEST ESSEX SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS / WINDS / HAIL
Weather Updated Tuesday, May 15 - Keep Everything Charged

From NOAA for West Essex:
"There is the possibility of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with the main threat damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out as well."

Thunderstorms: 4pm to 8pm
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Weather Updated Sunday, May 13
Scattered Rain Today
10am to 6pm
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Weather Updated Sunday, May 6
Scattered Rain showers all day until Midnight.
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Moderate Gale Winds Tonight - Friday, May 4
  • Category 7 - 37mph Winds expected from now until 2am

  • This photo is from last night's 38mph gusts.

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Weather Updated Friday, May 4
Expect an alert for Wind Gusts tonight.
Spring returns tomorrow : )

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

wednesDAY, may 30
** CALDWELL PRIMARY RESULTS **

Mayor (Democratic - Vote for 1)
D - John Kelly - 586 (Winner)

Mayor (Republican - Vote for 1)
R - Ann Dassing - 269 (Winner)

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Council (Democratic - Vote for 2)
D - Frank Rodgers - 578 (Winner)
D - Christine Schmidt - 578 (Winner)

Council (Republican - Vote for 2)
R - Rich Hauser - 270 (Winner)
R - Jason Fiore - 255 (Winner)

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** Votes by District **

** District 1 **
D - John Kelly - 59
D - Christine Schmidt - 55
D - Frank Rodgers - 53
R - Rich Hauser - 42
R - Jason Fiore - 41
R - Ann Dassing - 38


** District 2 **
D - John Kelly - 53
D - Frank Rodgers- 53
D - Christine Schmidt - 51
R - Ann Dassing - 22
R - Jason Fiore - 22
R - Rich Hauser -22


** District 3 **
D - John Kelly - 55
D - Christine Schmidt - 54
D - Frank Rodgers - 53
R - Ann Dassing - 27
R - Rich Hauser -26
R - Jason Fiore - 24


** District 4 **
D - Frank Rodgers - 71
D - John Kelly - 70
D - Christine Schmidt - 67
R - Ann Dassing - 43
R - Rich Hauser -42
R - Jason Fiore - 29


** District 5 **
D - John Kelly - 111
D - Frank Rodgers - 111
D - Christine Schmidt - 111
R - Ann Dassing - 41
R - Rich Hauser - 40
R - Jason Fiore - 39


** District 6 **
D - Christine Schmidt - 83
D - John Kelly - 82
D - Frank Rodgers - 80
R - Ann Dassing - 28
R - Jason Fiore - 28
R - Rich Hauser -28


** District 7 **
D - Christine Schmidt - 122
D - John Kelly - 121
D - Frank Rodgers - 119
R - Jason Fiore - 54
R - Ann Dassing - 53
R - Rich Hauser -53


** Mail-In **
D - Frank Rodgers - 38
D - John Kelly - 35
D - Christine Schmidt - 35
R - Jason Fiore - 18
R - Ann Dassing - 17
R - Rich Hauser -17
** ROSELAND PRIMARY RESULTS **

Mayor (Democratic - Vote for 1)
D - James Spango - 561 (Democratic Winner)

Mayor (Republican - Vote for 1)
R - Mike Pacio - 381 (Republican Winner)
R - Jean Perrotti - 277

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Council (Democratic - Vote for 2)
D - Eileen Fishman - 583 (Democratic Winner)
D - Roger Freda - 544 (Democratic Winner)

Council (Republican - Vote for 2)
R - John A. Derites - 356 (Republican Winner)
R - Patty Braga - 347 (Republican Winner)
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 291
R - Jane Raso - 250

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Votes by District:

** District 1 **
R - Mike Pacio - 61
D - Eileen Fishman - 60
D - Roger Freda - 57
D - James Spango - 57 (Only Candidate)
R - John A. Derites - 54
R - Patty Braga - 52
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 42
R - Jane Raso - 41
R - Jean Perrotti - 38


** District 2 **
D - Roger Freda - 130
D - Eileen Fishman - 121
D - James Spango - 107 (Only Candidate)
R - Jean Perrotti - 50
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 49
R - Mike Pacio - 44
R - John A. Derites - 43
R - Patty Braga - 40
R - Jane Raso - 32


** District 3 **
D - Eileen Fishman - 80
D - Roger Freda - 77
D - James Spango - 76 (Only Candidate)
R - Mike Pacio - 55
R - Patty Braga - 52
R - John A. Derites - 49
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 44
R - Jean Perrotti - 41
R - Jane Raso - 37


** District 4 **
D - James Spango - 88 (Only Candidate)
D - Eileen Fishman - 86
R - John A. Derites - 78
R - Mike Pacio - 78
R - Patty Braga - 77
D - Roger Freda - 73
R - Jean Perrotti - 51
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 49
R - Jane Raso - 39


** District 5 **
D - James Spango - 94 (Only Candidate)
D - Eileen Fishman - 94
D - Roger Freda - 93
R - Mike Pacio - 89
R - John A. Derites - 82
R - Patty Braga - 77
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 49
R - Jane Raso - 49
R - Jean Perrotti - 43


** District 6 **
D - Eileen Fishman - 117
D - James Spango - 114 (Only Candidate)
D - Roger Freda - 89
R - John A. Derites - 39
R - Mike Pacio - 39
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 39
R - Jean Perrotti - 37
R - Patty Braga - 35
R - Jane Raso - 35


** Mail-In **
D - Eileen Fishman - 25
D - Roger Freda - 25
D - James Spango - 25 (Only Candidate)
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 19
R - Jean Perrotti - 17
R - Jane Raso - 17
R - Mike Pacio - 15
R - Patty Braga - 14
R - John A. Derites - 11
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Wednesday, May 30
PicturePHOTO: Lisa Dyer
Yesterday, David Diehl, the two-time Super Bowl winning New York Giants offensive guard, spoke to West Essex Baseball and Softball players about what it takes to be a leader and to be a success in life. He's pictured here with Softball Captains Seniors Lily James and Alexa Apito, and Junior Julia Vardiman, all of Roseland.

You can read more about Diehl's visit online here. 

Friday, May 11
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SUNDAY UPDATE:     ** GINGER SEEN TODAY **
- on Clinton Road, Fairfield
  • Not microchipped, slipped out of collar

  • Ginger was originally lost at the Fairfield airport as she was boarding a flight to go to Boston where a Boston Police Officer and family are adopting her thru Paws

  • Please contact Traci Totino as soon as you see her 201-206-3007

Sunday, May 6
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** WEST ESSEX BUSINESS OWNERS **
This applies to:
  • companies located in West Essex towns
  • companies owned by West Essex residents, and located very nearby West Essex
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1. Share your posts to the West Essex Now Business Network page. 
  • ON ALL POSTS - be sure to include your location

2. I will always share that post to the whole Network page

3. If the post is relevant to the current week I also share it to the Living in West Essex forum group
  • "Here are this week's specials"
  • "This discount is valid until Tuesday"
  • "Sign up for classes that start in 2 weeks"

4. If you have a job opening - I will share it to the West Essex Area Job Opportunities group. 
  • Be sure to include:
    • Business Name
    • Business Location
    • Job Title
    • Experience needed
    • Full or Part time
    • Days needed, hours needed
    • Pay if possible (including Benefits)
    • Full contact information

5. Make sure your information is listed on the specific West Essex Recommendations group service category. 

6. Create Event Listings for Specific Events - also post on the Business Network page. 
  • I will share
  • I will add it to the Network page Event's list
  • and if the event is within 2 weeks I'll share on Living West Essex forum 

7. Don't attach pdf files.
  • Instead take each page and make it a PNG image file
    • with resolution of about 1200 width x 1000 height

8. Live video from your business is an excellent way to promote your business. 
  • Click on "Start a Live Video" and follow instructions
  • Hold the phone sideways not vertically

9. Make sure you are actively engaged with Twitter (not just sharing Facebook to Twitter). I share every local post with the hashtag #WestEssexShopLocal - but you might have to tag me @WestEssexNow for me to see it.
PictureCREDIT: Carolyne Curley
Roseland Mayor John Duthie Not Seeking Third Term 

Mayor Duthie expressed: 

"I am writing to let you know that I will not be seeking re-election to a third term as mayor of the Borough of Roseland.

I have enjoyed the time that I have spent serving our community. It’s hard to believe that I began my service to Roseland over 16 years ago as an appointed member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, then as a council person, and now as mayor. Those years passed very quickly.

I am at a point now where I wish to enjoy some of the finer things that life has to offer. My family and my friends are anxiously awaiting my full attention and I can hardly wait to share it with them. My son Chris will enter his senior year of high school this fall and it is my desire to spend as much time as possible with him and my wife Lisa prior to Chris leaving the nest to attend college.

I look forward to completing my current term as mayor which expires December 31, 2018. I will continue to put forth my best effort while serving out the rest of my term. I thank everyone who has supported me during my tenure as a public servant and I pray that Roseland will remain the great place that it is now."

Thurdsay, Feb. 1
** KIDNEY DONOR NEEDED **
Friday, May 18 UPDATE
  • Tim received his Kidney Transplant yesterday
  • His donor is already home and recovering
  • Tim is doing very well and will remain hospitalized as he recovers
Thank you for your continued prayers.

West Caldwell firefighter Tim Zyla, of Fairfield, is in immediate need of a kidney transplant:
His wife Ann Marie was to be the donor, and now she has become too ill to donate. Their son has the same condition as the father, and will also eventually require the same transplant.
“We hope and pray that this plea and social media campaign will reach people who may be willing to see if they are a match or know someone who can step forward. You or someone you know could save Tim’s life.”
Anyone who would be willing to be tested as a possible match should call:
Ann Marie Zyla: 973-865-9000 

Further Information Here.


UPCOMING EVENTS

saturday, June 16

Events are listed in order, and then removed once completed
or registration deadline has passed.

Happening Saturday, June 16 to Friday, June 22
All Are Welcome
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