Man Charged in Alleged Con, Glen Rock School Taxes Actually Drop in Week's Top Stories

A Glen Rock man with a long rap sheet for running confidence schemes and check kiting was arrested in Essex County on charges he scammed a fellow hotel guest out of more than $10,000. Frank Corpi was charged with theft by deception.

Glen Rock Students Will Pay to Play with Activity Fee Change

In a narrow vote, the borough school board has changed its participation fee to an activity fee, thus requiring that parents pay for students regardless of whether they participate in an extracurricular. The decision has been met with criticism.

Ridgewood School Budget Now Up to Voters

Voters will determine the fate of the 2013-2014 Ridgewood school budget on April 16. If approved, the budget would increase the tax burden by $203 for the average taxpayer.

Parents 'Circumventing' Traffic Regulations at Ridge Elementary

Village officials are proposing that it be illegal to make a left-hand turn into Ridge Elementary School due to safety issues. 

2013-2014 Glen Rock School Budget Reduces Taxes

The GR BOE unanimously passed its $40 million budget, which will decrease taxes by an average of $29 per homeowner. The budget will increase staff and programming offerings, officials claim.

Ridgewood Looks to Charge Developers for Traffic Upgrades

The creation of a Transportation Improvement District would mean prospective developers of four large housing developments would pay for various infrastructure impacts. Village government would need to undertake a large traffic study before creating such a district.

Newly-Created Glen Rock Education Foundation Receives Cash Infusion

The Glen Rock Education Foundation has received $10,000 in startup revenue as a grant recipient. District officials believe the organization can bring in upwards of $96,000 in new revenue a year.

Beloved GRHS Math Teacher Terry Choma to Retire

Veteran math teacher Terry Choma is calling it a career after 21 years. She'll be moving to Idaho to spend time with her family.

Glen Rock Ditches Parking Meters for Mobile App

Broken kiosks and defective meters no more! Glen Rock will be switching to a mobile application that charges residents an additional 35 cents for "convenience." The new system rolls out Monday.