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Dough Opens in Caldwell, West Caldwell Plans for Deer Hunt, CWC School Budget Introduced

A look back at top stories from last week.

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. Simmons' vision included keeping ingredients American, or better yet, local, whenever possible.

Survey Reveals 50 Deer Per Square Mile in West Caldwell

West Caldwell is inhabited by approximately 50 deer per square mile, according to a deer density survey conducted recently by a state biologist. Township resident Michael Rauschenberger, a sharpshooter offering to conduct a free deer hunt for the town, presented the results of the survey at Tuesday night's West Caldwell Council meeting. 

West Caldwell Moves Ahead With Memorial Park Makeover

Memorial Park upgrades are moving along as part of a larger plan to improve West Caldwell’s recreation facilities this spring and summer. The deadline for bids to replace fencing and dugouts and add lighting to the two ball fields at Memorial Park was Thursday.

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$42 Million Caldwell-West Caldwell School Budget Heads to County

The temporary budget approved Monday night signifies a 1.51-percent increase over last year’s budget and a 2-percent increase to the tax levy, according to Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools Superintendent James Heinegg.

Caldwell Jr. Wrestling Impressive at County Tournament

The Caldwell Junior Wrestling Team placed fourth overall in the Suburban Essex Junior Wrestling League County Tournament held on Feb. 23 at West Orange High School.

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