On Sept. 24, BOE members discussed whether or how courtesy busing, disparate placements through the Triple I, and other factors — such as traffic, vendor performance, budget — have continued to hamper the delivery of timely and efficient school transportation.

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Jay John Tuthill Lagemann, the sculptor who created Jitterbug Dancers in Spiotta Park, passed away on September 9 at his home in New England. Lagemann was known for his sculptures …

The South Orange Parking Authority (SOPA) is raising its parking fees for all commuter permits at the NJ Transit Main Station, Mountain Station and Third Street garage beginning January 1, …

Pickett’s is named after founding partner Jim Pickett, who passed away before he could see his vision come to life. “All of us who started Pickett’s feel that Erica and Hugh share that spirit and have the experience to build on it,” said Jim’s wife Heidi Hovland. “We know Jim would be glad to see Pickett’s in their hands, and so are we.”

The addition of a middle school football team is intended to prepare players for Columbia High School football. District officials say middle school girls flag football is expected to start in the spring, and basketball will be added next year.