County to participate in Drug Take Back Day

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Monday, April 16, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and the Essex County Division of Community Health joined with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team, the Essex County Police Chiefs Association and the Essex County Crime Prevention Officers Association to announce plans for Drug […]

PSE&G reaches infrastructure replacement agreement with NJBPU

NEWARK, NJ — PSE&G announced on April 23 a $1.875 billion settlement with the staff of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel and other parties to continue the accelerated replacement of aging gas pipes, supporting a safe, clean and reliable gas system well into the future. The […]

NJAW names new director of operational risk management

VOORHEES, NJ — New Jersey American Water announced on April 19 that Cheryl Naimoli has been named director of operational risk management. In this role, Naimoli will focus on enhancing workplace behaviors, practices and training to achieve the company’s goal of zero incidents. “Safety is one of our core values and I am confident that […]

Let’s go fishing in Essex County

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The county’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to participate in Essex County’s 2018 Fishing Derbies. The free events will be held in various locations in the Essex County Park System. Each derby is free and open to children ages 15 and younger. All children must be […]

‘Medicare Made Clear’

LIVINGSTON, NJ — If you or someone you know is turning 65 or retiring this year, the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women has a program in April not to be missed. Take the mystery out of Medicare with this educational workshop on Thursday, April 26, from 7:15 to 9 p.m. when Dan […]

County to partner with nine local charitable organizations

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. announced Friday, April 13, that Essex County was participating in nine special partnerships to increase awareness about and help raise funds for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Arc of Essex County, the New Jersey Children Alliance, Stop for Nikhil, The Valerie Fund, the […]

Essex County Republican Women Organize and Socialize

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ —  Essex County, New Jersey: From Newark in the east to Fairfield in the west, Essex County’s residents reflect many different cultures, interests, and issues. Women who celebrate these cultures, interests and issues from a limited-government, liberty-loving, pro-social perspective have formed to create Essex County NJ Republican Women. Upcoming meetings will focus on education, immigration, […]

Master Gardeners plant sale

MONTCLAIR / ROSELAND, NJ — The Master Gardeners of Essex County are busy planning their annual plant sale. The sale will be held at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, 474 Upper Mountain Ave. in Montclair, on Friday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 […]

Memory loss intervention program at SAGE Eldercare

SUMMIT, NJ — A memory loss intervention program will be held at SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad St. in Summit, on Friday, April 27, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This program explores what memory loss is and how those with memory loss and their families are affected by it. The program will be led by Dr. […]

New bill bans tackle football for kids under 12

By Daniel Jackovino and Joe Ragozzino Staff Writers A bill that would ban children below the age of 12 from playing organized tackle football has been introduced in the NJ Legislature. The sponsor of the bill, A3760, is Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, D-37th District. The bill was introduced Thursday, April 5. In its statement, it prohibits […]