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May's Top 10 Stories in Millburn-Short Hills

Residential blasting, unlocked cars burglarized and Rosetta Stone are all on the list.

May was a busy month in Millburn-Short Hills. Here are the top 10 stories in reverse order.

10. 

After a rocky implementation and months of troubleshooting, Rosetta Stone is currently working and the Millburn elementary schools will continue to use the program, Superintendent Dr. James Crisfield announced at a recent school board meeting. 

9. Five Unlocked Cars Burglarized Overnight

Five unlocked cars were burglarized overnight in Millburn Saturday with a variety of items taken totaling more than $1,200, according to Capt. Michael Palardy. 

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8. Residential Blasting Cancelled After Public Outcry

Millburn-Short Hills residents received welcome news at a public forum Wednesday night — no explosives will be used in Short Hills. 

7. Residential Blasting Still Sparks Concerns in Short Hills

Millburn and Short Hills residents continued to protest the use of explosives at the residential construction site on Dorison Drive in Short Hills at a Township Committee meeting, Mayor Sandra Haimoff said Wednesday.

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6. The Evolution of the American Deli in Millburn-Short Hills

When two guys from New Jersey with almost 30 years of combined experience as chefs looked to open a restaurant in Short Hills, they decided on a deli but with a Mediterranean flare — taking the typical deli to the next level.

5. 

Two men were arrested for allegedly driving a utility vehicle on the train tracks in Short Hills, Millburn police said. 

4. Former Short Hills Priest Arrested After Allegedly Interacting with Minors

Former Short Hills pastor Michael Fugee was arrested and charged with multiple counts of contempt of a court order after allegedly violating a 2007 agreement with prosecutors to discontinue work with children following accusations of sexual misconduct.

3. 

A water utility truck spilled 30 to 40 gallons of diesel fuel onto Short Hills Avenue after it was hit by another car, according to township officials.  

2. Millburn High Moves Up in Newsweek Rankings

In the most recent Newsweek America's Best High School rankings, Millburn High School was rated 69th, the highest ranking the district achieved in the last few years and also the highest among open enrollment schools in New Jersey. 

1. 

Millburn's fire inspector and his wife were indicted for allegedly taking money from his grandmother's bank account and selling her possessions using power of attorney, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office announced. 

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