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'Distressing': Chess Club Teacher Sexually Assaulted Verona Student, Authorities Say 'Distressing': Chess Club Teacher Sexually Assaulted Verona Student, Authorities Say
'Distressing': Chess Club Teacher Sexually Assaulted Verona Student, Authorities Say Matthew Swajkowski, a 36-year-old Verona resident and teacher, was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a student, prosecutors said. Swajkowski oversaw the chess club at Verona High School and the victim was a member of the club, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. Police began investigating Swajkowski in July  and determined he engaged in sexual conduct with the minor and also gave them alcohol, Stephens said. Swajkowski was arrested on Friday, Sept. 22, Stephens said. Prosecutors did not say how old the victim is, but noted  "while the ag…

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by Sam Barron
Schools
School Early Dismissals, Closures Announced For Hudson, Essex School Early Dismissals, Closures Announced For Hudson, Essex
School Early Dismissals, Closures Announced For Hudson, Essex Because of a predicted storm that may leave parts of the state under eight inches of snow or more on Monday, several school districts in Hudson and Essex counties are operating under an altered schedule, with many districts planning early dismissals. After a wintry mix Sunday, additional snow was expected throughout the day Monday.  Below is a list of school districts and planned schedule changes for Monday, Dec. 2. Please note that this list may be updated and therefore not all affected school districts may be listed at any given time.  UPDATE, Dec.2: A number of school districts…

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by Paul Milo