Daniel Jackovino

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The school district of Bloomfield has been recognized, for the fourth consecutive year, by the NAMM Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the National Association of Music Merchants, the global trade association for the music products industry. The string of accolades began under the former supervisor of fine and performing arts, Jen Khoury, and has continued under the present supervisor, Michelle Lambert. Khoury is currently the director of systems, communication and IT.

2 weeks ago | essexnewsdaily.com | Daniel Jackovino

Meera Mehta, a Glen Ridge High School junior, has collected more than 30,000 books in the last three years to give to children, from economically disadvantaged families, the opportunity to read at home. She calls her effort Novel Futures. “I started Novel Futures because I’ve always loved reading and have been lucky enough to have books in my house,” she said this week. The impetus for the undertaking was a friend’s effort four years ago to start a book drive.

2 weeks ago | essexnewsdaily.com | Daniel Jackovino

Progress in Bloomfield has been extensive over the last year. In 2024, the engineering department resurfaced 3.3 linear miles of roadway. This year, another 18 streets will be resurfaced. “Many of these projects include stormwater drainage improvements, installation of new curbing, traffic signal upgrades and installation of ADA compliant handicap ramps at the intersections,” said Paul Lasek, the chief engineer.

2 weeks ago | essexnewsdaily.com | Daniel Jackovino

This slideshow requires JavaScript. A gala, for the Aftercare Program taking place daily at Carteret Elementary School, was held at Oakeside Cultural Center on Thursday, May 8. It was the third annual gala although the program, for special education K-8 children, has been active for more than 25 years.

3 weeks ago | essexnewsdaily.com | Daniel Jackovino

The musical director of the Church on the Green, Tim Witzel, 35, resigned his position effective April 30 citing the cost of living in New Jersey. He was director for almost 10 years. “I’m leaving for some opportunity in Kentucky that I simply didn’t have here,” he said last week in the church chapel after his final rehearsal. “It’s a big move and it’s taken a lot of consideration.