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Week In Review

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Millburn Fire Inspector Indicted, Five Unlocked Cars Burglarized and District Addresses School Rankings This Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed this past week in Millburn-Short Hills.

Millburn High School's students Brannon Cho and Saachi Gupta were named semifinalists in the 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, among the record high of six selected as candidates in early February. "It's trends that matter not snapshots," Superintendent Dr. James Crisfield said about the recent state school report cards. The Millburn girls' team takes home the title for lowest combined score, 177, as well as the lowest individual score of a 38, shot by senior Claire Serruto. Police are investigating a string of car break-ins overnight Saturday throughout town where items valued at more than $1,200 were reported stolen, Millburn police say. Township says it should be a short-term issue which is believed to be from the purging a gas …

Sunday, May 12, 2013

HS Newsweek Ranking, Crash Causes Fuel Spill and Girls' Night Out This Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed in Millburn-Short Hills this past week.

[Photos] More than 150 local merchants in Downtown Millburn's third annual event night of entertainment with food, shopping and prizes. Share your photos with Patch! [UPDATED] Department of Environmental Protection took over the 30 to 40 gallon fuel cleanup at the intersection of Short Hills Avenue and Pine Terrace following a crash where one person was hospitalized, Millburn fire officials say. Wharton-based sewer cleaning company reimbursed township $40.50 for overbilling. County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. recognizes Dr. Stacy L. Brodsky and former state Attorney General David Samson with Star of Essex Awards. The 2013 New Jersey Marathon at the shore took place this past weekend in Long Branch with 24 residents of Millburn-…

Sunday, May 5, 2013

New Deli with a Twist, Rosetta Stone Update and Millers Move into First This Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed in Millburn-Short Hills this week.

Gov. Chris Christie picks up endorsement at Essex County College Police Academy in Cedar Grove. EVO Delicacies opens in town to bring a cross between a gourmet food shop and deli with a Mediterranean style. The Millburn-Short Hills committee awards scholarships to high school students Charles Ehrenfried, Viraj Khetani, Jonathan Duan, Lilly Blum, Natasha Baskin, Carly Pancer, Devikia Kanagaraj and Chloe Chan. The victory improves Millburn's overall record to 16-3. A second-grade class from Hartshorn Elementary School presented their retelling of the story 'Stone Soup' as an international project with a Canadian school. The free concert is Thursday in the high school auditorium will include "All of Me," "Summertime," "All The Things You Are…

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Millburn Schools Ranked, Paper Mill Awarded $20K Grant: This Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed in Millburn-Short Hills this week.

A short list of old-growth trees on the NJ Department of Environmental Protection's 'Champion Trees' Register. Current Millburn 8th grader Kimberly Jo Robins, of Short Hills, wins Golda Och Academy’s Merit Scholarship. Short Hills students explored their family's Jewish histories. Let us know what you think should fill the vacant storefront next to the once Sun Glo Spa at 513 Millburn Ave. Everything you need to know about these noisy bugs before they awaken from their 17-year hibernation. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Wednesday announced a $1.5 million renovation to Kip's Castle Park in Verona. Runners take your mark. There are plenty of good reasons to lace up this season. Despite the school's high scores, it missed …

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Man with Gun at Mall, High School Receives State Report Card and Doctor Recalls Boston Marathon: This Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed this week in Millburn-Short Hills.

The Millers extend their undefeated streak to 9-0. Martin Levine, a sports medicine doctor from Short Hills, tended to the injured after explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon. New Jersey school performance reports released recently ranked the high school in the 68th percentile in two categories and 84th percentile in another. The Millburn baseball won over West Orange 15-5 Wednesday. Nathaniel Osagie, 18, of Livingston, allegedly pointed BB gun at clothing store employee in The Mall at Short Hills demanding merchandise Monday afternoon, police say. County executive, Orange mayor inspect work at South Mountain Reservation. Steve Curtis, of Millburn, who is in a hotel in Boston told Patch, "There's a general sense of panic setting in." …

Sunday, April 14, 2013

School Board Appoints New Member, NYC-Style Coffee Now in Millburn and Short Hills Shoplifters This Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed in Millburn-Short Hills this past week.

It’s all about fresh, says owner of The Coffee Mill Roasters Gennaro Raimo who roasts coffee everyday in the basement of the new coffee boutique on Main Street in downtown Millburn. Check out how they roast the coffee [VIDEO] New online community for mothers in Maplewood, South Orange and Millburn. Citing Congressional measure, Board of Governors reluctantly decides to continue six-day-a-week delivery. Got any fishing photos? Share them with Patch! Where do you stand on gun control issues? Take our Patch Poll. [POLL] Let Patch know which intersections you think are the most dangerous in the township. The classes for the Millburn-Short Hills First Aid Squad will be held at the squad building from June 23 until August 25. John C. McGinley …

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Car Left on Cinder Blocks on Border, Municipal Budget Introduced and TMB Ruling Appeal: Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed in Millburn-Short Hills this past week.

What should fill the vacant storefront where Lynne's, a women's boutique, used to be at 353 Millburn Ave.? The high school's new lineup produced a winning result against Montclair High School. Proposed budget would increase taxes .011 percent per $100,000 property valuation. Millburn ordinance approves parking limits on Oak Hill Road, Oakview Terrace and Woodland Road near Short Hills train station. Following a protest by township residents, the Millburn Township Committee announced it will appeal the ruling to provide sewer services to 62 more units on the Livingston property. The Millburn-Short Hills residents make dean's list for fall 2012. Elvira Rode Leduc, Joyce Ann McConnell, Joyce Ann McConnell and Carter J. Bennett. Glenwood, …

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Seven-Year Township Employee Charged with Theft, 25K in Credit Fraud and Hathaway's Next Project: Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed this week in Millburn-Short Hills.

Township resident Jennifer Lubisco is alleged to have stolen in excess of $500 from the municipality while working for the recreation department. The Millburn native will star in acclaimed indie director Lynn Shelton's movie "Laggies." Candidate selected by Republican Municipal County Committee to run for Committeeman Thomas McDermott's seat after he announced he will not seek re-election. Ted Bourke will also run for re-election. Michael Banick took over this month for Bill Swinson, who retired after 22 years as director. After placing first in the state competition Saturday, the elementary school's Destination Imagination Team is set to head to Knoxville, Tenn. Police say, the resident's Wells Fargo debit card was used at two suspected …

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Alleged Thefts at Mall, Two Millburn School Commended and Tutor Time Court Ruling: Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed this past week in Millburn and Short Hills.

Millburn police are asking the public's help identifying woman allegedly involved with multiple pickpocket thefts in the Mall at Short Hills. [POLL] Let Patch know which roads you think are the most dangerous in the township. A Short Hills man told police he was assaulted and had his iPhone stolen early Saturday morning. A recent statewide study shows 1,464 township businesses were affected by the storm and 104 residents with property damage, four of which were considered major. Friends and family invited to a Saturday service at St. Rose of Lima Church The 14U soccer team battled tough teams as well as freezing conditions to finish with 4-0 record in 2013 MAPS Soccer Challenge tournament. Pharmacy workers, including Millburn employees, …

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Apparent Road Rage Turns Into Alleged Shooting, School Board Candidates and NJ Transit Changes: Week in Review

Here's what you may have missed in Millburn-Short Hills this past week.

The $9.2 million facility is named for the late Scott Flamm of Short Hills and will offer development through the arts to Newark youth. The club has always been part of the international community-service organization, Kiwanis International until recently. [VIDEO] Rockn' Joes owner Frank LaSaracina whips up a frothy drink for Patch. The residents make Dean's List at the university for fall 2012. White smoke on Wednesday at the Vatican signaled the conclave had chosen Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as new head of the Catholic Church. Four Midtown Direct schedule to be adjusted and 15 trains added to Morris and Essex train lines. Council set to meet Thursday for updates on South Mountain Regional Detention Basin from U.S. Army …

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