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, […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Murphy administration is awarding nearly $16.2 million in grants to communities across the state to help them enhance waste reduction and recycling programs, a slight increase over the previous year’s total, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced Feb. 24. In Essex County, Belleville will receive $46,277.76; Bloomfield […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Pandemic restrictions were unable to dampen the spirits of St. Peter’s School students, who recently celebrated Catholic Schools Week — an annual observance around the country that celebrates the contribution of Catholic schools to the community. Soon afterward, fourth-grade students at the school, accompanied by their teacher Carin Bartels, visited the pastor, […]