Woes, Whoas, Wows of WO-Town

Entering its second month, West Orange Patch continues to gain ground in the township. This week, readers and viewers witnessed a tough real estate market, National Night Out cancellation, bank robberies, OSPAC shows, tap water, the "Ultimate Male Experience," Facebook (twice) and AlterG. Let's take a look back.

Monday

Luxury homes are a tough sell in West Orange. At least that's what some real estate agents said. Some homes have been on the market for three years. More here.

National Night Out was cancelled due to budget cuts. More here.

Willa Edgerton-Chisler told Patch life is a symphony. She is the owner of Symphony Coaching and president of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners. More here.

County and local officials renewed their commitment to deer management and installed deer reflectors on county roads near the township. More here.

The FBI's BanditTracker revealed the July 23 bank robbery at Kearny Federal Savings on Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange is connected to at least five other heists in the state. More here.

Tuesday

The township hosted its first of two tax revaluation information sessions. Appraisal Systems Inc. informed residents of their revaluation method at West Orange High School. More here.

The Great American Songbook at OSPAC brought local musical artists to sing classic songs. More here.

(dot)Mom said Facebook at 40 can be a reunion. More here.

Wednesday

Township council amends the municipal budget to ensure a zero increase for 2010. The reductions total were $105,147. More here.

Claire Sommer let WO-Town know the township's energy commission is working to promote tap water awareness. More here.

Thursday

West Orange resident Emmanuel Anim-Sackey, or "Baba," works with other residents to help build his nonprofit Adopt One Village. His charity organization is geared to gather necessities for the needy in Ghana. More here.

An afternoon robbery at a gas station at 399 Northfield Ave., leaves one man injured and an Orange woman arrested. More here.

Freespace Dance explodes across OSPAC's stage as the area-based contemporary dance company returned for its fifth season. More here.

Township residents took to Facebook to cast their vote for their school to raise $500,000 from the Kohl's Corporation. The Kohl's Cares for Kids contest is part of the department store's initiative to delve out $10 million to the top 20 schools with the most votes. More here.

Friday

4Sixty6 hosted the "Ultimate Male Experience" to show women aren't the only ones in need of pampering. More here.

The robber strikes again. This time in Woodbridge. The FBI looks into possible connections with another bank robbery in Middlesex County and the one in West Orange. More here.

Judie Hurtado informs readers about the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, a high-end machine using NASA-based technology. More here.

The goal is 14 songs in 14  days. Where? Luna Stage. More here.

Saturday

The songs of summer vary from heavy metal to Frank Sinatra. What's yours? More here.