What else was going on? A former Verona High School principal passed away, a resident was arrested for allegedly forging the signature of the Mets’ owner and Scott Chesney’s friends help him out of a wheelchair and onto a surfboard.
Every month, MyVeronaNJ.com looks at what our readers have been reading, and we let you know if you have to catch up on them. Here’s what you might have missed in September 2015:
1. Annin Flag To Become Annin Lofts: The flag building will have 51 units, including a penthouse floor with terraces, and a second loft-style building will be added to the site.
2. Joseph M. Pirrello, Former VHS Principal: He had retired from Verona High School in 1993 after 32 years.
3. Resident Arrested In Multi-Million Dollar Fraud: Michael Conway was arrested on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
4. Madeline D. McNamara, 55: She was a lifelong resident of Verona.
5. Residents Arrested For Vehicle Burglaries: A sharp-eyed homeowner alerted the police to unusual early-morning activity.
6. VHS Library Gets A Major Makeover: There are new places to study, new books to read and a lot of coffee.
7. Surfing When You Can’t Stand: Scott Chesney has never let paralysis stand in the way of adventure.
8. Open House Bonanza: The fall kicks off with 16 open houses in one weekend.
9. Judge Dismisses Developer’s Lawsuit: Dennis Handel had filed a suit against the town in late July alleging violations of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA).
10. VFEE Makes Huge Grant For School Computers: Chromebooks are going to be a fixture in Verona classrooms.
