Board of Ed. Supports Nixing Superintendent Salary Cap, Relay For Life, Gas Leak Top News This Week

School Board Supports Removing Superintendent Salary Cap

The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will join other school districts in opposing the salary cap Gov. Chris Christie placed on superintendents. 

Caldwell Police Crackdown on Pedestrian Safety Law

The Caldwell Police Department launched a crackdown on drivers who failed to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks this past weekend.

Signing Off From Caldwells Patch

Local editor Teresa Akersten stepping down to cover Montclair for Patch.

Hundreds Walk All Night to Fight Cancer

Hundreds of people gathered on James Caldwell High School's Bonnel Field Friday, May 10, to join the fight against cancer. 

Two Homes Evacuated Friday Due to Gas Leak

A gas line was ruptured early Friday morning on Fairmount Road, evacuating two homes, according to West Caldwell Police.

North Caldwell Gets $230K Grant to Pave Smull Avenue

Pot holes on Smull Avenue will be a thing of the past after crews repave the roadway this summer.

Women's Club Student Art Contest Now Accepting Submissions

Women's Club of Caldwell is now taking submissions for its Student Art Contest that will take place during Art on the Avenue on June 1. 

The art contest is for students in kindergarten through grade 12 and entries will be accepted through May 23. Only one submission per student is permitted.

Visions for Vacancies: What Should Move to Former Bridal Boutique?

In this installment of Visions for Vacancies, The Caldwells Patch asks: What do you think should move into 382 Bloomfield Ave., the former home of Say I Do Bridal Boutique?

The summer camp season is drawing near and there is certainly no shortage of options in the Caldwells. 

To make life a little easier, here is a list of camps the West Caldwell-Caldwell Recreation Department will offer this summer.

New Jersey Ranks Third in %&!#@ing Survey

Third place? We couldn’t do better than #&@$ing third place?

New Jersey residents were beaten out by Ohio and Maryland in a survey ranking individuals most likely to drop swear words on a complete stranger during a phone conversation.

New Homes For Sale in The Caldwells This Week

Check out which homes around the Caldwells are on the selling block. 

Public Meeting on Technology in the Schools [Poll]

How do you think the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District measures up when it comes to technology in the classroom?

West Caldwell Doctor Honored for Bone Research

Hospital for Special Surgery has honored Dr. Adele Boskey of West Caldwell, for her research in osteoporosis and her role as a mentor to young scientists.

Tax Season Through the Eyes of a First Year Accountant [Blog]

North Caldwell native Alexa Sibio, a graduate of Montclair State University, reflects in this blog upon her first year working through tax season as an account.