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2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers at the Nutley Farmers Market
NUTLEY – Commissioner Scarpelli and Mayor Kelly are pleased to announce that the Essex County Division of Senior Services will be distributing the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers at the Nutley Farmers Market on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Residents can register for the program during the hours of 10:00am – 2:00pm in Municipal Lot #7 – 507 Franklin Avenue (behind Bella Luce).
Body of missing N.J. man discovered about 100 miles from home, cops say
The body of a man reported missing in Essex County last month has been recovered in Atlantic County, according to the New Jersey State Police. Isaac L. Bishop, 33, of Irvington, was reported missing on June 11, police said. His body was found June 30 around 2:30 p.m. in a...
MILLBURN BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
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Main Intersection in North Caldwell Getting New Traffic Light Installed
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Essex County will be installing a traffic light at the intersection of Mountain Avenue, Gould Avenue and Knollwood Drive this week. Construction for the installation of the new traffic light is underway. This project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow in North Caldwell.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER North Caldwell police say that there may be periods of time when traffic will be delayed due to the necessary work being done at the intersection. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Authorities identify woman and two grandchildren killed in West Orange fire
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office has identified at least one of the victim's of Saturday's fatal house fire in West Orange, and provided the ages of two children consumed by the blaze as well. Grace Drury, 75, was among the three bodies pronounced dead at the scene after first responders...
Urban Farms are a Lifeline for Food-Insecure Residents. Will New Jersey Finally Make Them Permanent?
This article is part of a partnership between The Jersey Bee and Next City exploring segregation in Essex County, New Jersey, and the solutions to building a more just and equitable county and state. In Montclair’s Third Ward is a tiny farm with big community value. In the summertime,...
Tuesday could be the hottest day of the year so far in North Jersey
If you thought the summer heat couldn't get any worse, you may unfortunately have been wrong. Heat index values could soar up to 104 degrees Tuesday, making it potentially the hottest day of the year so far, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Joe DeSilva. A heat advisory is in...
Update: 5 N.J. counties under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday night
On Tuesday at 8:52 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority...
Commuter Resource: Letter to Employers regarding NJ TRANSIT delays
South Orange Mayor Sheena Collum has drafted a letter to help commuters during the ongoing disruptions to NJ TRANSIT operations. My name is Sheena Collum, and I’m honored to serve as the Mayor of South Orange Village in Essex County, New Jersey. I’m contacting you with urgency and humility on behalf of the thousands of commuters and individuals who rely on our train stations to get to work.
Montclair library plans talk on Essex County parks histories and gardens Jul. 22
Free talk on gardens in Essex County parks planned by Montclair library on Jul. 22 in the Main Branch. Maressa McFarlane will lead the talk from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and discuss which parks had gardens and which still do. Registration is required. Add this to your calendar here.
10th District special primary: McIver wins Democratic race to replace late Payne Jr.
LaMonica McIver, the Newark city council president, will serve the rest of Payne’s term in Congress. Voters have chosen the Democratic and Republican nominees for a special September election to fill out the term of the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. in the 10th Congressional District. Democratic primary winner...
NJ Transit steps in as private carriers bail on bus routes — but at a cost
NJ Transit has improved reliability and increased ridership on some of the bus routes it took over after being abandoned by private companies last year, according to data provided by the agency. At a cost of more than $30 million — amid historic deficits — NJ Transit recently added or...
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