10 Most Read March Stories on Caldwells Patch

Local Soldier Wounded in Afghanistan Dies

U.S. Army Sgt. Derek McConnell, who was raised in North Caldwell, died earlier this month. Funeral arrangements will be on Monday, April 1 and Tuesday April 2 in Parsippany and North Caldwell.  

Luciano After Accident: 'I Need My Family to Help Me'

Essex County Freeholder Leonard Luciano, who received 40 stitches to his face after crashing into a tree in Roseland, was issued a summons for using his cell phone while driving, Roseland Police officials said.

Caldwell Okays New Downtown Building

The Caldwell Planning Board unanimously approved the application of Sunny LLC to construct a two-story commercial building at 5 Park Ave., the current location of Corner Butcher Block, Caldwell Councilman John Coyle said. Story includes rendering and poll about the design of the building. 

North Caldwell Runaway Discovered in Drug Bust

A teenager who ran away from her home in North Caldwell was found by Kinnelon police in January in a Ricker Road home that was later condemned as an unsafe structure when bath salts and marijuana led to several arrests there.

Dough More Than Just Another Pizzeria in Caldwell

Chef Ed Simmons realized his longtime dream of owning his own farm-to-table restaurant with the opening of Dough Artisan Pizzeria in Caldwell.

West Essex Remembers 'American Hero' Derek McConnell

The West Essex community where U.S. Army Specialist Derek McConnell grew up called him an “American hero” who was “polite” and “respectful” after learning the news of his sudden death.

A 20-year-old Fairfield resident's car was stolen in West Caldwell after he apparently left it running in the 7-Eleven parking lot, police said. 

West Caldwell Man Allegedly Drops Heroin Packages During Arrest

A West Caldwell Man was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia when he allegedly dropped two paper pouches commonly used to package heroin while undergoing an arrest, according to Fairfield Police officials.

Minivan Owner Allegedly Makes Up Carjacking

A Paterson man allegedly lied about a carjacking in order to get a quicker response time from police when his minivan was stolen from a Fairifled gas station last week, officials said.

Caldwell Wrestler Tops Dad's Record

Breaking a school record is one way to make your parents proud. But what happens when that record was formerly held by your dad?

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