NEWARK, NJ – On Wednesday, Jan. 11, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. presented a 2017 budget of $715.3 million. This budget is intended to stabilize the county’s financial plan and address challenges caused by ongoing national economic deficits. Layoffs have been avoided since 2004 and budgets have been unveiled before the state’s statutory deadline […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Despite challenging weather conditions driving on snowy, North Jersey roadways this past Saturday, Jan. 7, choreography practice was under way at the Agape Worship Center on West Street in Bloomfield. The activity by six young women and two dance instructors was in preparation for the Miss Essex County Pageant, to be staged […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Older than 49? Or 59? Or 69? The North Jersey Senior Men’s Softball League has openings to fit many ages and playing levels for its New Jersey teams. Play on a weekday night, Tuesday morning or Saturday morning. For night teams, contact Tony Ciavatta at 973-520-8858 or [email protected]; for Tuesday morning […]
EWING, NJ — Sustainable Jersey unveils Coding for Community, and New Jersey-wide civic tech competition — the first of its kind. “We’re pairing municipalities with technology professionals and students to develop real solutions for local sustainability and public engagement issues,” Lauren Skowronski, director for community engagement for Sustainable Jersey, said in a press release. Professional […]
TRENTON, NJ — By a vote of 56-18-3, the full N.J. Assembly approved a measure sponsored by Assembly Democrats John McKeon, Daniel Benson, Tim Eustace, Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Annette Quijano and Mila Jasey that would ask voters in New Jersey to amend the state constitution so that money collected from environmental contamination lawsuits is used […]
WHAT IS GOVERNOR CHRISTIE TRYING TO HIDE? For over 100 years, governments and businesses in the U.S. have been required to inform the public about vital matters like government contract bids, variance applications, sub-division variance applications, foreclosures, sales of government property, government contract bids, and municipal tax sales. But this week, Gov. Chris Christie and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — With the arrival of frigid weather, PSE&G offers tips to help customers stay warm and safe from carbon monoxide poisoning. Cold weather tips include: Lower your thermostat by just 1 degree, which may reduce your heating bill by up to 3 percent. Save even more by lowering your thermostat 2 degrees […]
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the pictured male, Porfirio Santos, 85, of Newark. Santos weighs approximately 130 lbs., is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and has short gray hair. He was last seen Wednesday, Dec. 14, at St. Michael’s Hospital. He was wearing […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The RSVP Center of Essex & Hudson Counties, which is sponsored by Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, won two 2016 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards. The awards were honorable mention for Outstanding Inclusive Initiatives in Emergency Management and honorable mention for Community Preparedness Champions. The awards recognize the outstanding efforts […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit is prepared to do battle with Old Man Winter this season, according to a press release. Snow-fighting supplies and equipment across the state are stocked and ready to be deployed as conditions warrant. NJ Transit is busy inspecting and winterizing its infrastructure, equipment and stations to be in the best […]