Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong Man Gets 3 Years for Dealing Ecstasy
Michael Calo, 21, admitted he was in possession with the intent to distribute the drug when he was arrested on March 21, 2013.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
- Caldwells, NJ
Mike launched The Caldwells Patch in 2009 and is now the senior regional editor for North Jersey.
Mike grew up in Essex County before attending Fairfield University in Connecticut where he was an English-Journalism major and four-year member and captain of the men's tennis team.
Mike worked for several of Hearst Corporation's Connecticut Media Group newspapers, including the Connecticut Post, Greenwich Citizen, Norwalk Citizen and as the managing editor of the New Canaan News and Darien News.
Mike's journalism career began in sports, covering high schools, colleges and the Pilot Pen and U.S. Open tennis tournaments.
Posting Activity
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Post-Sandy Price Gouging Costs East Hanover Gas Station $26K
C&M Exxon on Ridgedale Avenue increased prices more than 25 percent during the state of emergency.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Education Association Reappoints President for Second Term
Gayl Shepard to begin new three-year term on July 1.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Pianist, 12, to Perform at Carnegie Hall
Peter Han was recently selected as a double winner in the Piano Teacher's Society of America's annual competition.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
President's Cup Night Race Returns for 35th Running
Annual event will be held on Monday, June 16.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
St. Catherine of Siena Carnival Returns for 4 Nights
Annual event is scheduled for May 29 to June 1.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Caldwells|News|
Fairfield Police Chief Retires After 30 Years of Service
Charles Voelker begins terminal leave on Tuesday with his retirement effective June 30.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Man, 83, Found Beaten, Stabbed to Death in Newark Apartment
Authorities are investigating two homicides from over the weekend.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|News|
Police: Thieves Caught Stealing $2,700 Worth of Items From Nordstrom
One of those arrested had a pink stun gun, according to report.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Gas Station Attendants Bound, Pistol-Whipped in Livingston Armed Robbery
Two masked men made off with about $850 and fled in an SUV belonging to one of the employees early Friday morning.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Common Core Standards, New State Tests on Board of Education Agenda
BOE will meet at 7:45 p.m. Monday at the Education Center.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
14-Story Mixed Use Building Proposed for Western Hoboken
Two public meetings will be held this week for proposal that would provide 1 acre of land and a public gymnasium to the city.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|News|
Car Fire, Toppled Store Displays Stir 'Cascade of Panic' at Garden State Plaza
Loud noises of fallen displays inside Macy's were mistaken as gunshots Saturday night.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Englewood-Englewood Cliffs, NJ|News|
Lincoln School, Englewood Firehouse Project 'Long Overdue,' Assemblyman Says
Gordon M. Johnson, an Englewood resident, commends the city council for securing project.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|News|
Popping Tires Mistaken for Gunfire at Garden State Plaza
Paramus mall evacuated at about 9 p.m. Saturday after some reported hearing what they believed to be gunfire.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Nine Arrested on Prostitution-Related Charges in Massage Parlor Sweep
Spas in Jefferson and Roxbury raided last week following undercover investigation.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Portion of Adams Street Remains Closed
Closure needed so a speed table can be constructed beneath the viaduct.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|News|
Qdoba Mexican Grill Opens New Restaurant in Fair Lawn
The eatery is partnering with Fair Lawn All-Sports to raise funds for youth sports programs during its grand opening Monday.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn High Welcomes Guest Conductor to Lead Spring Band Concert
Dr. Andrew Boysen Jr., director of bands at the University of New Hampshire, will lead concert on Wednesday, May 21.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|News|
Assemblyman: Paramus Residents' Concerns Over DPW Building Need to be Heard
Assemblyman Joseph A. Lagana asks Bergen County officials to consider the issues being raised.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff