BELLEVILLE, NJ — Belleville has been recognized for its commitment to creating a healthier place to live through initiatives that address food insecurity, support COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, and promote physical and mental health. The township has received “Healthy Town to Watch” status in the annual statewide Mayors Wellness Campaign. The campaign is a program […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Emerging poets, advocates for children with special needs, youth sports coaches and other amazing women were recognized for their many contributions to Belleville and beyond in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8. The highlight of the township’s annual celebration came when Belleville’s Spirit of Empowerment Award was given to Stacy […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce, a volunteer organization of businesses and professional people working together to enhance the growth and prosperity of the business community, formally installed its 2022 new president, executive board and trustees on March 4 at The Chandelier in Belleville. The SECC represents businesses in Bloomfield, Glen […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The 43rd annual Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held Saturday, March 5. This year, the parade featured Dr. John V. Kelly Jr. as grand marshal, Chase Hamilton as deputy grand marshal, Shayne Martin as parade queen, Member of the Year Jack Wieners and Firefighter of the Year Brian Salmon. Photos by […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Bloomfield College President Marcheta P. Evans received the Excellence in Education Award from the Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce at its awards banquet on March 4 at The Chandelier in Belleville. “I want to thank the Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce for this recognition of my life’s work thus far. I am […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Apportionment Commission approved new state legislative maps on Feb. 18, drawing new lines for senate and assembly districts that will go into effect in 2023, after the 2022 election. Delayed because of the pandemic, the newly redrawn districts are the result of the 2020 census results. The commission […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Tulfra Real Estate, in conjunction with the Hampshire Companies, announced recently that it secured a $6.37 million loan to fund the construction of three additional retail pads at Park11 in Belleville. First Bank of Hamilton’s Michael Cook, senior vice president/investment real estate manager, handled the transaction. Jon Mikula and Michael Klein of […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Belleville stands with the people of Ukraine. That’s the message behind a series of paintings that have been hung near the entryway to Town Hall. The works were painted in the Ukrainian national colors of blue and yellow and carry slogans such as “Defend Democracy,” “No War” and “Freedom.” Some are even […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — On Feb. 15, the Murphy administration announced $8.6 million in 2022 Safe Streets to Transit program grants for 19 municipal projects in nine counties, including $290,000 to Belleville for a pedestrian safety project in the area around Silver Lake Light Rail Station. This year’s grants represent the largest amount of funds provided […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Perceiving Belleville senior citizens to be underserved, Belleville officials are placing this group of residents front and center. “We’ve been focusing a lot on senior initiatives,” Mayor Michael Melham told the Belleville Post in a recent interview in his office. “When I was elected, I rode the senior bus.” Elected in 2018, […]