For the first time in recent memory, Borough Hall will have office hours from 7:30 a.m. till 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the months of July and August. This will allow residents to come in before or after work to conduct borough business such as filing for permits, paying their taxes, submitting applications, [...]
A nine month search by the Roselle Park Board Of Education (BOE) ended a little after 7 a.m. this morning when the eight Board members present unanimously voted to approve Pedro Garrido as the district’s new superintendent during a special meeting in the Roselle Park High School (RPHS) auditorium. BOE member Troy Gerten was not [...]
The Cruisin’ Night Car show, hosted by the Roselle Park governing body, returns on Saturday June 22nd 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. as part of SummerFest’s “Downtown Cruisin’ Block Party”. The Block Party starts at 3 p.m. on Chestnut Street and will feature a 50/50 raffle, oldies music by DJ Hot Rod Mike, entertainment by [...]
At last night’s capital budget workshop meeting, council approved Resolution 123-13 and awarded the contract to Suburban Disposal for the 2013 bulk pick-up services for an amount not to exceed $16,000. This amount does not include tipping fees (also known as disposal fees) which will more than double that amount. With the passing of that [...]
“Occupy Lenape” is a solo photography exhibit by artist photographer Michele McGlynn LoManto which highlights the entomology and ornithology of Lenape Park. The exhibit can be seen June 17 through August 23, 2013 with a reception to meet the artist on Wednesday June 26th between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Ms. LoManto spent the past [...]
On Saturday, June 22nd, Lori Mazzeo and the Roselle Park First Aid Squad (RPFAS) will be sponsoring a blood drive at the RPFAS headquarters located at 535 Laurel Avenue from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Those interested in donating blood must be 16 years or older and should have a photo ID. For more information, [...]
All three current Board Of Education (BOE) members whose terms will expire at the end of the year have decided to run to stay on the Board. In addition, a former BOE member also filed a petition to run for a seat. The four candidates are: Alexander Balaban Donald Chin Loren Harms Scott Nelson Alex [...]
At the end of May’s Municipal Land Use Board (MLUB) meeting, Victor Vinegra from Harbor Consultants – the Borough Planner – spoke on the record about potential plans with what is commonly known as the Ryan Property. It is series of parcels of property along the New Jersey Transit Roselle Park train station on West [...]
The Special Improvement District (SID) held its meeting tonight at the Casano Community Center. After unveiling their new “Welcome To The Roselle Park Special Improvement District”, members of the SID Board discussed new proposals and plans of action. In attendance were David Biagini from FirsTEAManagment – who manages the SID, Michael Pasqua from Hercky Pasqua [...]
Representative Donald Payne Jr. (D), is the United States Congressman for the 10th district in the state of New Jersey. After the 2010 census, congressional districts were re-evaluated and redistricting resulted in Roselle Park no longer being represented by Congressman Leonard Lance and , as a result, Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. became the borough’s new [...]