West Essex Now

01/22/2025

01/19/2025

🌨️ WEST ESSEX WEATHER ALERT: 6” SNOW ❄
Sunday, Jan. 19
⚠️ Winter Storm Warning
🚫 NO STREET PARKING
🚨 NJ State of Emergency
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❄️ West Essex Forecast
10am: 0.2” new Snow
1pm: 3.6” new Snow
7pm: 2.0” new Snow
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❄️Total: 5.8” Snow
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West Essex All Towns
🚫 NO STREET PARKING
🚒 Shovel out Fire Hydrants
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🚨 New Jersey State of Emergency
Starting at 9am: All drivers Stay off the roads
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Travel Ban for Commercial, Recreational Vehicles and Motorcycles:
• Route 76
• Route 78
• Route 80
• Route 195
• Route 280
• Route 287
• Route 295
• Route 676
• Route 440 (Outerbridge Crossing to Rt. 287)
Ban Applies to:
🚛 Tractor trailers & empty CDL-weighted trucks
🚙 Passenger vehicles pulling trailers
🚐 Recreational vehicles
🏍️ Motorcycles
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From National Weather Service New York
🌨️ WINTER STORM WARNING
Delay all travel if possible.
If travel is absolutely necessary:
🚗 Drive with extreme caution
👀 Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility
📏 Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead
⏱️ Allow extra time to reach your destination
⛔ Avoid sudden braking or acceleration
📉 Be cautious on hills or when making turns
🔧 Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order”

01/16/2025

🟥 VERONA/WEST ORANGE: AVOID BLOOMFIELD AVENUE AND Mt. PROSPECT AVENUE 🟥
Mount Prospect Avenue at Bloomfield Avenue intersection closed due to motor vehicle accident on Mt. Prospect.

01/03/2025

🟥 CALDWELL: AVOID BLOOMFIELD AVENUE 🟥
Westbound Bloomfield Avenue is shut down at Forest Avenue
Expected to reopen after 4pm
- Car into Traffic Light
- Fluid Spill
At scene:
Caldwell Police Department NJ
Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department
West Essex First Aid Squad

12/04/2024

At times, we become so stressed preparing for Christmas and the holiday season; we often miss its real meaning.
We invite you to take time for yourself. Enjoy some leisure in the quiet and beauty of the Motherhouse. Relax with your favorite book, knitting, coloring, journal, etc. Have a cup of coffee and chat with one another, then choose a quiet spot for yourself and simply BE!

Fee: $25
For more details or to register, visit:
https://caldwellop.org/lumen-center/
Registration appreciated by December 9.

12/04/2024

Join us THIS SATURDAY from 11-2 to get some holiday shopping done and help support local small businesses at the same time!

12/04/2024

Our Lady of the Lake is thankful for the students who participated in a heartwarming community service event. Paired with their "buddies," these young volunteers came together to make sandwiches for St. John's Soup Kitchen in Newark. This activity not only provided much-needed support to those less fortunate but also served as an excellent team-building exercise for the students.

The event, organized and overseen by Mrs. Peterson and her dedicated crew, exemplifies the school's commitment to fostering empathy, social awareness, and a sense of community among our students.

12/04/2024

Check out this fabulous bracelet! It is just one of the interesting pieces of jewelry to be found at the Caldwell Public Library’s Bling for Books! Thursday 12/5 5pm to 8 pm; Friday 12/6 10am to 5pm; Saturday 12/7 10am to 2pm.

12/04/2024

Gather around our table to celebrate the Festival of Lights! Enjoy crafts, music, and a yummy meal together with black lights and glow sticks! Bring the family and kick off your Hanukkah 🕎 celebration at the JCC!
🍽 Menu: Salmon, pasta, veggie side and latkes

Sign up now! https://bit.ly/4gc7SJ6

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

I’m excited to announce my fourth annual Heroes program! Every year, we celebrate individuals who have made a positive impact on our community. I look forward to learning more about all of the New Jerseyans who have stepped up to serve others this year.

To nominate your hero, visit: https://sherrill.house.gov/services/2024-heroes