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Scout BSA Troop 19 Pins Three New Eagle Scouts and Celebrates their 5th Anniversary
SHORT HILLS, NJ -- In a heartwarming ceremony held at St. Rose of Lima Church, Scout BSA Troop 19 marked a significant milestone by celebrating its fifth anniversary and honoring three exceptional scouts with the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. The event, attended by family, friends and community members, showcased the dedication and achievements of the troop. The ceremony began with an opening by Life Scout Sylvie Benjamin and First Class Scout Suhaani Tiwari, who both served as Masters of Ceremony. They welcomed attendees and introduced the evening's proceedings, including the presentation of colors, the Pledge of...
Essex County Parks seeks swimsuit and goggle donations Jul. 2-3
Essex County Parks seeks donations of unused children’s swimsuits and goggles on Jul. 2-3 in Newark and Bloomfield. Donations can be dropped off at the parks information tent at Branch Brook Park on Jul. 2 and at Brookdale Park on Jul. 3. Tents open at 7:30 p.m. Donations benefit swimming programs in low-income areas.
Wellness on the Waterfront to run throughout the month of July
Essex County residents are invited to participate in this year's Wellness on the Waterfront offerings this July, in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. All of the activities are free of charge and will take place at the Waterfront at the South Mountain Recreation Complex Clipper Pavilion on Cherry Lane in West Orange.
23 News Stories You Missed This Week in Montclair + Beyond
Temperatures went back to (somewhat) normal to ring out the month of June and ring in the true beginning of summer. It’s been another busy week in Essex County and we’ve got all the news to keep you up to date. Among the highlights: JAZZ HOUSE KiDS announces its full 2024 lineup for the 15th Annual Montclair Jazz Festival; Governor Murphy officially signs a bill overhauling OPRA; and a Belize toddler travels to Newark for a life-saving heart surgery at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey. Read on for all the news in Essex County for the week ending June 30th, 2024. Note: The Local Girl will be closed the week of July 1st, and there will be no news roundup on July 7th, 2024.
10 most expensive homes sold in Essex County, June 17-23
A house in Short Hills that sold for $4.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Essex County in the past week. In total, 117 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $763,886. The average price per square foot ended up at $366.
Where to See Fireworks in Suburban Essex County
The following is a partial list of fireworks displays taking place in Essex County over the next few days: Caldwell/West Caldwell/Roseland Date: July 4 Location: Bonnel Field, James Caldwell High School Fairfield Date: July 2 Location: Fairfield Recreation Complex Website: News Flash • Fairfield Independence Day Celebration (fairfieldnj.org) Cedar Grove Date: Monday, July 1 (Rain date: Tuesday, July 2) Location: Panther Park Field Website: cedargrovenj.org Millburn-Short Hills Date: Thursday, July 4 Location: Millburn High School Website: mshjuly4th.com Livingston Date: Thursday, July 4 Location: Memorial Oval & Park Website: livingstonnj.org Bloomfield/Montclair Date: Wednesday, July 3 Location: Brookdale Park For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
McIver endorsed by entire Essex County Board of Commissioners
All nine members of the Essex County Board of Commissioners have endorsed Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver in the special election for New Jersey’s 10th district, in yet another sign of Essex Democratic consolidation behind McIver for the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark)’s seat. Commissioners Tyshammie...
Power restoration in North Jersey expected to be 'all day' effort after storm
An overnight storm wreaked havoc across North Jersey as residents woke up Thursday to downed trees, power outages and road closures. Several trees crashed into houses throughout the region, including in Hawthorne on Warburton Avenue and Park Ridge on Park Avenue. Check back for updates on the storm damage in North Jersey. ...
N.J. man admits selling subpar parts to the department of defense
An Essex County man admitted Thursday of participating in two schemes to defraud the Department of Defense, authorities said. Alan Aranowitz, 75, of Roseland, pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud conspiracy, the U.S Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a release. One of the schemes...
Prosecutor: NJ police officer busted for dealing illegal drugs
NEWARK — A 41-year-old officer with the city’s police department has been arrested and charged with dealing and possession of illegal drugs, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens announced on Wednesday. Newark Police Officer Ricardo E. Garden was arrested on June 20 by detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s...
Traffic Engineers Present New Traffic Lights & Other Safety Measures at West Orange Town Council Meeting
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Three engineers from Colliers Engineering and Design gave a presentation during the June 25 town council meeting about new traffic lights and other safety measures for Essex County, including two intersections in West Orange. Asif Mahmood, Anthony Mariani and Adam Allen showed slides of the intersection schematics and explained that the project is federally funded.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 12 new traffic signals will be installed, and the entire project costs over $22 million. In addition to the intersections of Washington Street and Watchung Avenue and Pleasant Valley Way...
Six former inmates at Essex County Juvenile Detention Center sue over 'unthinkable abuse'
Six former inmates of Essex County Juvenile Detention Center filed a joint lawsuit, which claims the county's negligence permitted ― if not engendered ― a decades-long pattern of sexual abuse they allegedly experienced at the hands of correctional officers. "For too long, vulnerable children in Essex County's custody have suffered unthinkable abuse at...
JAG Physical Therapy opens 2nd Newark location at One Gateway
JAG Physical Therapy recently celebrated the opening of its One Gateway facility in Newark. Located at 11-43 Raymond Plaza, Suite S105, this is JAG’s second location in Newark and seventh in Essex County. JAG is one of the fastest-growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices in the Northeast and...
4th of July Events in Montclair + Essex County 2024
Get ready to celebrate — Fourth of July is here, and we’ve gathered all the insider tips to make your holiday unforgettable. Many towns in northern New Jersey, including Montclair and other Essex County communities, host events to commemorate the Fourth of July and honor the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Read on to see a list of 4th of July 2024 events happening in Montclair + Essex County, and beyond in 2024.
Essex County man accused of threatening to kill President Biden
A 19-year-old Essex County man is accused of threatening to kill President Joe Biden. Troy Kelly, of Crown Point, allegedly responded to a post by Biden on X that included the sentence: “Gonna put a bullet in your head if I ever catch you,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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