Covering the arts and historic preservation in Essex County
A new plan has emerged to demolish the historic Essex House in West Orange and make way for a 105-unit apartment building. But town officials are warning the developer that he could be in for a fight.
Police reported no one was harmed in the crash but the ordeal has cost owner of the building $100,000.
The League of Women Voters hosted an information session at the Montclair Public library to demonstrate how rank-choice voting works.
The harp program spans nearly three decades, an impressive streak considering the threat to arts education in public schools.
The group hopes to one day weave together a heritage trail that tells a larger story about the growth of Essex County.
The HPC only had 45 days since its last meeting to research the home and decided last week not to pursue landmark designation.
The building dates back to 1929 and still maintains interesting historic details such as fireplaces and gaslight sconces.
The project to convert the long-vacant upper floors of the building at 141-149 Market Street into 99 apartments, received unanimous approval from the city’s Landmarks Commission.
Critics of the proposal are hoping the chance to cross-examine the developer's experts will sway the voting members of the Planning Board.
Most visitors pass by these 100-year-old plaques without a second thought but they tell a fascinating story.