CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Essex County Division of Senior Services hosted the annual Essex County Older Americans Heritage Month Celebration on Wednesday, May 9, in Cedar Grove. May is recognized as National Older Americans Month. During the ceremony, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. presented Essex County Legends Awards to the following senior citizens: […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Jewish Family Service of MetroWest will hold its annual “An Evening of Laughter” on Thursday, June 7, at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, 60 Temple Drive in Springfield. The program will benefit Jewish Family Service of MetroWest’s programs and services. JFS MetroWest is honoring two couples for their outstanding partnership with JFS and […]
NEWARK, NJ — Two detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will be participating in the annual Police Unity Tour this year. The Unity Tour, which departs on Wednesday, May 9, and arrives in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 12, is an annual event commemorating fallen law enforcement officers in the United States. Essex County […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The MetroEast region of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners is hosting its monthly networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at the Greek Taverna, 292 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. Women business owners from the area are encouraged to attend. Attendees will have plenty of […]
NEWARK, NJ — Two detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will be participating in the annual Police Unity Tour this year. The Unity Tour, which departs on May 9 and arrives in Washington D.C. on May 12, is an annual event commemorating fallen law enforcement officers in the United States. Essex County Prosecutor’s Office […]
NEWARK, NJ — The annual Essex County Annual Jewish Heritage Celebration on Monday, April 30, recognized the influence and positive impact that Jewish people have had, and continue to have, on the economy and culture of Essex County. During the ceremony, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. presented Star of Essex Awards to Joel Bloom, […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit continues installation of positive train control equipment on its rail fleet. To accommodate this critical safety upgrade, weekday rail schedules are being adjusted to allow for hardware components to be installed on locomotives and cab cars. Beginning Monday, June 4, some trains will be temporarily discontinued or have changes of […]
VOORHEES, NJ — American Water has named Deborah Degillio senior vice president of its Eastern Division and president of New Jersey American Water, effective May 1. Degillio replaces Robert MacLean, who was named president of American Water Enterprises, encompassing the company’s market-based businesses. “I want thank and congratulate Deb and Rob on their new well-earned […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will host its spring 2018 Citizens and Clergy Academy, a six-week training program for members of the community on Thursday evenings, starting May 17 and running through June 21. The classes begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. The Citizens and Clergy Academy is a […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Dr. Matthew E. Barnas, a geriatric psychiatrist and director of NJ Memory & Behavioral Care in Cedar Knolls and Springfield, will lead a program discussing the prevalence of depression and anxiety among older adults, the signs and symptoms to be aware of, and prevention and treatment options. According to Barnas, depression and […]