WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- The robotics team at West Caldwell Technical School has earned a chance to compete at the first Robotics Championships in Houston, April 17-20, representing the community at the international level.
The Robotics Championships provide an opportunity for these aspiring engineers to showcase their skills, learn from industry professionals, and connect with like-minded individuals from around the world.
The team from West Caldwell Tech is ranked No. 1 in New Jersey.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the team with travel and lodging costs for the trip to Texas.
For more details, click here.
]]>WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Four members of the Caldwell High School boys basketball team have been named to the Super Essex Conference's All-Liberty Division teams.
Senior guard Mike Zamloot was selected to the division's first team in a vote of the conference's coaches. Zamloot averaged 9.2 points and led the Chiefs (13-12) in 3-point baskets with 28 in 2023-24.
Lance Jenkins, a senior forward, was named to the division's second team. He averaged 9.7 points a game and was among the Chiefs' top rebounders.
Dan Paris and Joe Giannetta of Caldwell both received honorable mention.
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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Three members of the West Essex High School boys basketball team have been named to the Super Essex Conference's All-Colonial Division teams.
Ethan Saccone, a senior guard, was selected to the first team in a vote of the conference's coaches. Saccone averaged 12 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game for the Knights. He also led the team in steals with 35.
Gianluca Vescuso, a senior guard, was named to the second team. He averaged 13.9 points with a team-high 64 3-point baskets in 2023-24.
Max Garcia, a junior forward, was given honorable mention. A three-sport standout who also stars in baseball and football at West Essex, Garcia averaged 8 points and 5 rebounds this winter.
]]>NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Residents will pay $7 per 1,000 gallons for their water in North Caldwell in 2024.
The Borough Council approved a resolution to raise the rates from $6.85/1K gallons to $7, an increase of 2.2 percent.
In 2020, the rate was $6.50/1K gallons. That went up to $6.75 in 2021 -- a 3.8 percent increase -- and to $6.85 in 2022. There was no increase between 2022 and 2023.
By comparison, Caldwell residents pay $10 per 1,000 gallons for their water, and West Caldwell's rate is $8 per 1,000 gallons.
]]>FAIRFIELD, NJ -- A Craig Place home was burglarized after a break-in on Craig Place before dawn on Friday morning.
The Fairfield Police Department is requesting assistance in regard to the burglary that occurred at approximately 4:39 a.m. on March 15.
Three individuals -- all dressed in black -- are seen in a security video gaining entrance into a home via an unlocked window. The suspects stole keys to all the vehicles and left.
A second attempt was also made on Craig Place at approximately 2:41 a.m. where the suspects gained entry to an unlocked vehicle.
The vehicle is described as a black or blue BMW SUV and was occupied by four people in total. The vehicle has been identified as a blue BMW X5 with PA/Registration MHJ4264.
The Fairfield Police is asking residents to check their vehicles in the event they were left unlocked last night. Contact the police at 973-227-1400. If you have any video from overnight between 2 a.m.-5 a.m., police ask that you send it to the Detective Bureau at: detectives@fairfieldnj.org.
]]>ESSEX FELLS, NJ -- Essex Fells Police Sgt. Joseph Matrisciano who recently retired after 26 years of service to the borough.
Chief of Police Darren Volker and the members of the Essex Fells Police Department congratulated Matrisciano, who began his law enforcement career in 1995 as a member of the Roseland Auxiliary Police.
He was hired as an Essex Fells Police dispatcher in 1998, sworn in as an Essex Fells police officer in 2000 and was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2017.
"We are forever grateful for your dedication and service to the Essex Fells Police Department and to the residents of Essex Fells. Have a happy and healthy retirement. Best of luck in all your future endeavors!" Chief Volker said in a Facebook post.
]]>FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield police arrested a Morris County man and charged him with shoplifting on Saturday, March 9.
On that date at approximately 11:17 a.m., John Tynan, 61, of Riverdale, allegedly placed miscellaneous items, valued at approximately $620 into a shopping cart, walked through a closed register, and attempted to exit the store when he was stopped by security. Tynan left the cart and ran from the store, entered a blue Honda Civic with a New Jersey license plate, and drove onto Route 46 East.
Fairfield officers were dispatched to the store and a short time later, officers from the Wayne Police Department located the suspect vehicle traveling on Route 23 North. Fairfield officers Brian Holzmann and Jayson Sickles responded to this location and were able to confirm that Tynan and his vehicle appeared to exactly match the description of the suspect and his vehicle.
Tynan was then taken into custody and charged with shoplifting. He was later transported to the Essex County Jail pending a first appearance.
]]>WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- As parents, family members and coaches looked on, West Caldwell Mayor Joseph Tempesta and council members congratulated the eighth-grade travel basketball team for winning the Suburban League championship at the Tuesday, March 5 council meeting.
Coach Gianna Scaglione and the team were on hand for the recognition of their third consecutive championship. West Caldwell defeated Nutley, 49-21, in the championship game.
The mayor, reading a proclamation, commended the team for their “teamwork, athleticism and grace in the sport of basketball.”
Scaglione commented that they are “a great group of girls, and they have a bright future in high school, and we can’t wait to see all the success you will continue to have once you get to high school.”
WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Agenda items at the March 5 meeting of the West Caldwell Township Council included the authorization of a shared services contract for joint dispatch services with the Borough of Roseland.
West Caldwell Mayor Joseph Tempesta noted that the shared services agreement was “going well," adding that Roseland Mayor James Spango was “a gentleman and this had been two years in the works, and I was glad it has come to fruition.”
An agreement was reached between West Caldwell and the West Essex PBA Local 81 with the West Caldwell unit. Tempesta stated that he was “pleased we came to terms very quickly. We have a great police department and kudos to the negotiation committee.”
The governing body continues to move forward with infrastructure upgrades. A resolution awarding a contract to Riverview Paving Inc., for various roadway repairs was approved with parameters set by the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council.
The next West Caldwell Council meeting will be March 19.
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MAPLEWOOD, NJ -- Frank Sanchez, the principal of Columbia High School, was arrested last Friday, March 8 on charges of Second Degree Felony of Child Endangerment and Simple Assault.
According to a statement from Thomas Fennelly, chief assistant prosecutor for Essex County, Sanchez was put on administrative leave in early January.
Sanchez turned himself in on Monday, March 11 at the Essex County Prosecutor's Office in Newark.
Sanchez is accused of engaging in a fight with a student at Columbia High School in March 2023. The student in question was an African-American girl.
During the Feb. 29 meeting of the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education, several people spoke in favor of Sanchez, asking for his anticipated return. Dr. Frank Gilbert, acting Superintendent of School, stated that Sanchez would not be returning before March. He further said on that date that "Sanchez is still being investigated."
Gilbert issued this statement to TAPinto SOMA: "I am deeply saddened by the news of charges against the Columbia High School principal, the latest in a series of unexpected events that have happened in our District during this school year. No matter what our feelings may be at this time, our focus must be on meeting the needs of Columbia High School students, their families, and staff. I am working with my administration colleagues to make sure we continue to fulfill our obligations to the people we serve."
]]>FAIRFIELD, NJ -- The Fairfield Police Department announced that further criminal charges have been brought against a Bergen County man stemming from an incident on Feb. 24.
Jose Roa, 43, of Elmwood Park, N.J., was arrested on that date and charged with driving while intoxicated and found to be in possession of a loaded handgun, containing hollow-point ammunition.
Roa stated at the time that he had a concealed carry permit for the weapon. However, he did not have the paperwork with him.
Further investigation determined that Roa was never issued a permit to carry a handgun. He was subsequently charged with unlawful possession of a weapon. On March 4, Roa turned himself into police headquarters, where he was processed and transported to the Essex County Jail pending an initial court appearance.
(Read more about it here.)
WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Julian Casale, an all-state linebacker from Caldwell High School, has been selected to play in the Phil Simms North vs. South All Star Game.
The game will be on Sunday, June 9 at 5 p.m. at Kean University in Union.
Casale, a Monmouth University commit, made 102 tackles, including 28 behind the line of scrimmage, as a senior, when Caldwell went 9-1.
The inside linebacker, who also played guard on the offensive line, actually exceeded 100 tackles in three consecutive seasons for Caldwell -- including the 2021 and 2022 seasons when the Chiefs posted back-to-back undefeated campaigns and won two Group 2 state championships.
Casale finished his career with 323 total tackles, 92 tackles for losses and 20 sacks.
Casale also wrestles during the winter season and is a member of Caldwell's baseball team.
]]>CALDWELL, NJ -- At last week's meeting of the Caldwell Borough Council, Officer in Charge of the Caldwell Police, Capt. Matt DeAngelo, said that, due to feedback from business owners who had voiced concerns regarding the time frames for the parking meters, adjustments have been made.
Now, 30-minute intervals are available at 60 cents. Previously, only one-hour time slots were available at $1.20 per hour.
Signage for the parking meters continues to be added to the new meters and QR codes will be available in the event someone does not wish to download the ParkApp. Signage should be completely installed by the first week of April.
The next council meeting will be March 19.
]]>WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Three members of the Caldwell High School wrestling team were named to the Super Essex Conference American Division First Team.
Carmine Sipper (106 lbs.), Solomon Soriente (126 lbs.) and Lorenzo Caamano (165 lbs.) all were chosen for the first team.
There were eight Caldwell wrestlers on the SEC All-American Second Team: Yankee Mabee (113), Rocco Conforti (132), Jesse Wagner (138), Michael DeRosa (144), Nick Mignone (175), Andrew Fonseca (190), Michael Mignone (215), Dom Holler (At-Large).
Ben Lattimer and Julian Casale of Caldwell both received honorable mention.
Caldwell finished with a record of 23-2, including a North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 championship. Coach Sean Romano was voted the Region 3 Coach of the Year.
]]>WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- It was announced and confirmed by resolutions by both West Caldwell and Caldwell's governing bodies that the lawsuits involving the Caldwell Sewer Authority have been settled.
The actions dating back to 2021 regarding user fees, threats of sewer bans regarding connections, overcharges, credits, capacity, and a proposed expansion that was estimated to be over $30 million are now resolved.
As part of the settlement, West Caldwell will receive a $900,000 credit against past invoices and the parties will enter into a new five-year sewer service contract. West Caldwell initiated litigation in 2021 in response to Caldwell threatening to impose a sewer connection ban if West Caldwell did not sign a new sewer contract drafted by Caldwell. In addition to seeking an order prohibiting Caldwell from imposing a sewer ban, West Caldwell claimed a breach of contract for sewer service overcharges.
During the discovery phase of the action, it was revealed that Caldwell had included in its sewer service charges, 10% of its police budget, as well as the salaries of other municipal employees who had no relationship to the sewer. West Caldwell also disputed the need for the upgrade and expansion of the sewage treatment plant.
A court-appointed special master had determined that an expansion was not necessary and that the plant had additional capacity and could be re-rated to allow for an additional 1.5 million gallons of capacity. While the parties litigated the action, a moratorium had been placed on new connections to the sewer plant, virtually halting approved developments in all user communities, including West Caldwell, Roseland, Essex Fells, Fairfield and North Caldwell.
The re-rating process is currently underway, and Caldwell has not moved forward with the treatment plant expansion. As part of the new service contract, the parties have agreed to undertake efforts to limit groundwater infiltration and stormwater inflow to the sewage treatment plant, and West Caldwell will maintain its ability to challenge proposed upgrades.
West Caldwell Mayor Joseph Tempesta provided the following statement to TAPinto West Essex: “Caldwell’s prior Mayor, John Kelley, and prior business administrator, Tom Banker, often used the sewer contract dispute as a scapegoat for Caldwell’s recent financial trouble. Those claims are undermined by the $900,000 credit to West Caldwell. Kelley did not run for re-election in 2023. Caldwell’s new administration replaced Tom Banker, replaced Mott MacDonald, which had operated Caldwell’s sewage treatment plant for decades, with a new operator, Natural Systems Utilities, and initiated negotiation of contract terms.”
During Tuesday’s council meeting, Tempesta commented that in reference to the proposed expansion “they tried to force down the user communities' throats a $30 million-$40 million expansion without facts and figures and that is one of the reasons the lawsuits were filed.” West Caldwell’s apportionment for the sewer utility is 35%.
Tempesta confirmed that in conversations with Caldwell’s Mayor Garrett Jones, Jones did not want to move forward with any new potential shared service agreements until a settlement was reached in the sewer utility matter. Tempesta stated that since the matter is now resolved, talks may continue and “hopefully more shared services will come to fruition and there can be more savings for the overburdened taxpayers.” He added: “the state does not help us, so it is very important to look for savings and cost avoidance within the local governments.”
Mayor Jones stated during Caldwell’s Borough Council meeting that he was “very happy that there was a settlement with West Caldwell," adding that a settlement is expected to be agreed upon in their next meeting with the Borough of Roseland, who had also brought suit against the Caldwell Sewer Utility.
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ROSELAND, NJ -- As an overflow crowd of family and friends packed council chambers, the 2023 Fall youth league champions in Roseland were presented trophies recognizing their accomplishments.
Mayor James R. Spango presented the trophies to the Roseland Thorns, who were league champions in their division, representing girls in the first and second grades.
Roseland United, a team of third and fourth-grade boys, were league soccer champions. The Roseland Pride and the Roseland Spirit teams have the distinction of being co-champions in their division. Both teams have players in the third and fourth grades. Also, on hand to receive their trophies were representatives of the Purple People Easters kickball team.
Commendations were given to Roseland police officers Gerard Conzentino and Carlos Gonzales for their assistance upon answering a 911 call on Dec. 28. Arriving on the scene to an elderly woman who had fallen, their assistance prompted the family of the injured woman to reach out to the borough leadership to thank them for the help given to their mother.
Spango commented that when officers respond to a 911 call, many times officers have limited knowledge as to what lay ahead and it is imperative that they are prepared for any and all situations. The mayor congratulated the officers and thanked them adding “keep up the good work.” Members of the Roseland Police Department attended the meeting to support their fellow officers as they were commended for their response. Spango noted that the job is “not just about catching bad guys. They spend more time consoling, mentoring, and responding to incidents such as these and we must recognize and honor all that the Roseland Police Department does every day.”
Roseland Board of Education vice-president Michael Gesario, who was accompanied by Superintendent of Schools Guiseppe Leone, provided information regarding the upcoming bond referendum that will be voted on March 12. The district seeks to add eight additional classrooms, small instructional spaces and infrastructure upgrades. Gesario explained that there will be a “net-zero” impact on the taxpayers due to retiring debt and state aid for the project.
Agenda items included a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a shared service agreement with West Caldwell for dispatch services from March 1, 2024, through Dec 31, 2026. Also approved was a proposal from Boswell Engineering to provide services associated with tax map updates.
Personnel items included the hiring of Linda Wheeler to run a senior yoga program and Valencia Brown was approved to be an administrative assistant with the Roseland Police Department. Approval was given to appoint recreation spring seasonal employees.
Councilwoman Jean Perrotti reported that the transition to the shared service with West Caldwell would be seamless, and she thanked deputy police director John Mathias for moving the initiative forward and Police Director Livio Cioffi, “who took us over the finish line.” The councilwoman confirmed that she visited the new dispatch and was “very impressed and thankful it finally happened.” She noted that by having the shared service agreement this allowed for more officers on the road instead of being at headquarters and that the “safety of the community was always the goal.”
On another note, Perrotti confirmed that the Lincoln Street speed hump plan was under review.
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ROSELAND, NJ -- The Borough of Roseland has appointed Neal Goldstein to fill the vacancy on the Borough Council.
Goldstein replaces Roger Freda on the council. Freda recently stepped down from his seat.
Councilman Chris Bardi nominated Goldstein to fill the remainder of the term, with the entire Borough Council present for the March 5 caucus meeting voting to approve his nomination to fill the open seat.
“In my opinion, Councilman Goldstein will bring great added value to this council,” said Roseland Mayor James R. Spango. “I personally look forward to the contributions that he can bring to this governing body and to the Borough and I’m proud to have you sitting up here.”
Goldstein has been a Roseland resident for 25 years, has previous experience serving on the Roseland Board of Education, has two children who were raised in the borough, and he was a Roseland recreation volunteer for many years.
Goldstein will assume all the liaison positions and committee responsibilities held by former Councilman Freda before his resignation.
]]>NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Following a commendable 16-9 season in 2022-2023, the West Essex Basketball Knights felt the pressure leading into the 2023-2024 season. Having to face teams like Millburn, Montclair and Payne Tech under co-head coaches Bill Humes and Mike Llauget, the Knights concluded the season 10-12, finishing in sixth in the Colonial Division of the Super Essex Conference.
The boys demonstrated early success when they beat Verona, 62-45 The team persisted as they posted victories against Belleville on Jan. 18, 66-43, and West Caldwell Tech on Feb. 3, 71-57.
Senior captains Ethan Saccone and Shaun Bertonaschi steered the Knights this season. Bertonaschi tallied a total of 186 points 8.5 ppg.), and Saccone ended with 263 points (12 ppg.). Senior Gianluca Vescusco had an impressive season with 306 total points (13.9 ppg.), emerging as West Essex’s primary scorer from both two-point and three-point range. Senior Ryan Lasher and junior Max Garcia played pivotal roles for the Knights.
As the team says farewell to seven leaving seniors, the program looks to regather the team, with new faces coming in, to prepare for the 2024-2025 season.
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Carly Levitt is a sophomore at West Essex High School.
]]>FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Two suspects arrested on shoplifting charges by Fairfield police were searched and found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.
Fairfield police arrested Tracy Scafidi, 41, of Dover, and Gary Savage, 36, of Hopatcong for shoplifting on Sunday, March 3. On that date at approximately 4:01 pm, officers were dispatched to Target on a report that security was monitoring two individuals in the store they had recognized from past shoplifting offenses.
Chief Anthony Manna, Sgt. Ian Rasmussen, and Ooficers Vincent Purcell, Cory Perrette and Kevin Chen all responded to the store. It is alleged that Scafidi had placed 12 cases of Red Bull energy drinks and several other miscellaneous items in her cart. Savage is alleged to have placed eight cases of Red Bull energy drinks in his cart. The total value shoplifted was $479.08.
Scafidi then walked past all points of sale and exited the store with the merchandise through the doors closest to Little Falls Road, where she was placed under arrest. Savage walked past all points of sale and exited the store through the doors closest to Route 46 East. It is further alleged that prior to exiting the store, Savage, noticed law enforcement and left his cart inside. He was placed under arrest at this time.
Both were transported to headquarters for processing, where both were charged with shoplifting, conspiracy and possession of drug paraphernalia. Scafidi was later transported to a local hospital for medical treatment prior to being admitted into the Essex County Jail. Savage was transported directly to the Essex County Jail. Both will be held there pending their first court appearances.
]]>FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield police arrested a Passaic County woman on charges of shoplifting at the Route 46 Target on Saturday.
On March 2 at approximately 8:29 p.m., officers were dispatched to Target on a report of a shoplifter in custody. Upon arrival, officers located the 22-year-old suspect, who is from Wayne, being detained by security.
She was allegedly observed on security video placing multiple items into a shopping cart and walking past all points of sale towards the exit, where she was stopped by security. The total value shoplifted was $576.21.
During the investigatio, police say that the woman provided officers with a fake name.
The suspect was charged with shoplifting and hindering her own apprehension, and was later released pending an initial court appearance on May 7 at the Essex County Courthouse.
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ROSELAND, NJ -- The Roseland Board of Education will be seeking voter support to allow for school expansion and infrastructure upgrades in a special election on Tuedsday, March 12. Polls will be open from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The board wishes to add eight additional classrooms, add and renovate a total of four small instructional classrooms, and build a storage room. Additionally, infrastructure items included in the bonding are unit ventilator replacements, window replacement and boiler replacements.
The additional classrooms are estimated to cost approximately $8.2 million. The replacement of HVAC units, windows, and boilers are estimated to cost approximately $4.3 million, for a total referendum cost of approximately $12.5 million. The state aid will be approximately $1.5 million.
According to the Board of Education, due to the district having debt retired in 2025, there will be “net-zero” impact to the taxpayers due to the retiring debt and the additional state aid. The HVAC system is aging, and the three boilers need to be replaced. Additionally, the windows in the building are original and in need of replacement.
Driving the project is the need for additional space in preparation for an influx of new students as a result of pending new housing developments that have been approved throughout the borough. Demographic studies have projected an additional 164 new students as a result of the new construction. According to the district, if the bond does not pass by September 2026, grades K-2 would have 26 to 30 students and grades 3-6 would have 28 to 32 students.
The district has been hosting informational meetings both online and in person to inform the community of the proposed referendum. The next meeting will be in person on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. and another session will be held on March 7 at 9:30 a.m., both at Lester C. Noecker School. Information may be found on the district’s website.
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Alex Esposito from West Essex High School came in fifth place in all of New Jersey in the 106-pound weight class at the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships at Boardwalk Hall over the weekend.
Esposito, a senior, put himself in position to take fifth place by starting the weekend with victories in his first three matches.
In the championship round of the 106-pound tournament, Esposito recorded a 6-3 victory over Brody O'Neill of West Morris in the quarterfinals.
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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- The Garden State Film Festival will feature the film The Luckiest Man Alive, directed by North Caldwell resident Kerri Lynn Miller.
The film will screen at this year’s festival, which runs from March 21 to March 24.
The Luckiest Man Alive will screen on Saturday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Asbury Hotel, Asbury Hall in Asbury Park.
The film’s subject is: A woman struggles to let go of the love of her life.
“The upcoming 2024 Festival returns to experience 200 films from over 14 countries over four days in eight venues hosting parties, professional panels, events, special honors and more,” said Lauren Concar Sheehy, the festival’s executive director.
]]>WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education celebrated students from across the district who placed in the finals and semi-finals of the annual Essex County Pride in Education essay competition. This was the third year the district has participated in the essay contest.
Erica Brock, a fourth-grade teacher at Washington School, is the district’s chairperson of the teacher’s Education Association Pride committee and introduced the students as they were called to the podium to receive their prizes and be recognized for their accomplishments. Winners received tickets for a special “after-hours night" in July at the Turtle Back Zoo for themselves and three family members.
Madelyn Rehns, a fifth-grade student at Washington School, and Joselyn Carroll, a sixth-grader at GCMS, placed first in their categories. Semi-finalists included Nora Shaw, a kindergartner at Washington School, and Timothy Migliacio, an eighth-grader at Grover Cleveland Middle School (GCMS). Finalists included Sofia Santeramo, a first-grader attending Jefferson School, and Abigail Wilson, a seventh-grader attending GCMS. Both students placed third in their categories.
Grace Szostak and Abby Mautone, who have leads in the upcoming high school production of “Chicago”, performed a duet promoting the upcoming musical. Szostak headlines as Velma Kelly and Mautone will star as Roxie Hart. The play runs from March 8-10 at James Caldwell High School. Attendees may purchase tickets and reserve seats online and tickets may also be purchased at the door before the performances. There are discounted rates for senior citizens, students, and faculty.
Jena Calabrese from the House of Leadership at GCMS provided an update to the board of education on activities and initiatives at the middle school. Calabrese reported that the musical this spring will be “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown.” The play will run in late May.
Julianne Grosso, president of the board of education, thanked the fifth-grade students at Washington School for their recent fundraising initiative to support the scholarship fund. The students raised $3,000.
During public comment, Liz Hart questioned the increasing HIB incidents reported at GCMS. Superintendent Dr. Chris Conklin commented that a single incident can produce multiple reports depending on the number of students involved in a reported incident.
Grosso announced that the board will be providing a workshop for parents conducted by the board attorney in October to explain the nuances of the implementation of the HIB law. Stating that “knowledge is power”, the board wishes to educate the parents. Grosso confirmed that board members are required to undertake professional development in this area. Conklin added that the district principals are currently updating the district’s Code of Conduct.
Agenda items included the approval of new courses for the next school year, including AP Precalculus and Algebra 11. Five new ESL courses were also approved. Summer courses including the summer enrichment program, the elementary SMART summer academy, the district’s extended school year program for classified students and programs for high school and middle school students were also approved.
Business administrator Brian McCarthy reported that the 2024-2025 preliminary budget will be presented at the March 18 meeting and will be posted to the district website that day. The board approved a proposal for pre-referendum services for FKA Architects. The firm will be providing information regarding a new field house at JCHS and new STEAM labs for all buildings district wide.
The next Board of Education conference meeting is March 18.
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WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Joey Marinello, an integral member of the Caldwell High School football team during its 37-game winning streak, has signed a letter of intent to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he will continue his athletic career.
Marinello, a member of the Caldwell Class of 2024, rushed for 2,044 yards in his career at Caldwell, with 31 rushing touchdowns and 39 overall touchdowns in his career.
He was a key member of the Chiefs' Group 2 state championship teams in 2021 and 2022, and the leading rushing (890 yards) in the 2023 team that went 9-1.
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