Woes, Whoas, Wows of WO-Town

Week seven had a Save the Children report that states New Jersey failed three of four requirements for children in emergencies, an in-depth look at the township's armory, a Patch 100 site celebration, bank robbers cuffed, a municipal budget with zero percent tax increase, brown water that now runs clear, Trebella musicians that can sing Sinatra, Essex House construction plans and a missing python. Let's take a look back.

Monday

Connecticut-based independent organization created to help children in the U.S. and abroad, shows New Jersey parents may be wary of leaving their kids at day-care centers in the event of an emergency. Emergency officials, though, said it's not true. More here.

The sound of braying cavalry echoing across the suspended ceilings at the West Orange Armory has faded with the modernization of warfare. A look into the township's armory on Pleasant Valley Way. More here.

Tuesday

Patch hit 100 sites across the nation. For the celebration, we interviewed 100 people in New Jersey. More here.

(dot)Mom said it's tough getting work done. More here.

Seton Hall Prep opens practice for football season. More here. So does West Orange High School. More here.

Take three knock out vocalists singing both solos and in harmony. Have them perform in both English and Italian. Add choreography. That's the winning formula for Trebella. More here.

West Orange businesses received "best of" nods. More here.

Some township residents noticed their water turn brown. More here.

The FBI confirms they arrested the West Orange bank robber. He is connected to at least seven other robberies and one attempt in northern New Jersey. More here.

Wednesday

The West Orange Township Council passed its municipal budget of $73,253,549 with a zero percent tax increase. More here.

Claire Sommer informed readers of the best time to harvest tomatoes. More here.

The U.S. Attorney's Office releases the official criminal complaint against Nathaniel Barreto and Juan Perez. Barreto is accused of robbing the West Orange Kearny Federal Savings July 23. Perez is accused of being Barreto's getaway driver in at least two of Barreto's string of eight robberies and one attempt. More here.

Thursday

New Jersey American Water spokesperson Richard Barnes said the NJAW has adjusted its treatment process in the last few days and that residents now were experiencing "alleviation" of brown water. More here.

West Orange Scholarship Fund announced its plans to honor former township Mayor John McKeon at a fundraiser in September. More here.

Patch spent a night shift with the West Orange First Aid squad to experience their duties. More here.

Friday

West Orange Township's Zoning Board heard details about a proposal from Essex House at its meeting Thursday night to construct a strip mall and day care on Northfield Avenue. More here.

A West Orange resident lives her passion for holistic health. More here.

Saturday

Al Gold tell Carol Selman in Arts Beat about a life of music and, well, art. More here.

A python was discovered in a Millburn resident's garage, transported to the Turtle Back Zoo and is now waiting for its owner. More here.