County to celebrate July as Parks and Recreation Month

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will host a month-long schedule of free activities to celebrate July as National Parks and Recreation Month. The public is invited to enjoy “Wellness on the Waterfront,” which includes yoga demonstrations, concerts, movies, and arts and crafts at the South Mountain […]

JFS coordinator receives award

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Maggie Drew, coordinator of Services for Individuals with Disabilities at JFS MetroWest, received the Outstanding Spectrum 360 Support Coordinator Award on Thursday, June 14. Drew oversees the JFS Support Coordination program, which provides case management services to individuals eligible through the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities. Drew and her staff work […]

PSE&G unveils next phase of ‘Energy Strong’ investments

NEWARK, NJ — Building on the success of its “Energy Strong” program, on June 8, PSE&G proposed to invest an additional $2.5 billion during the next five years to further strengthen the utility’s electric and gas systems to withstand storms, improve reliability and significantly enhance resiliency, according to a press release from the utility. If […]

County SummerMusic Concert Series returns

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 2018 Essex County free SummerMusic Concert Series brings a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the historic Essex County Park System and provides residents with an evening leisure activity to enjoy the parks. This year’s series features three concert and fireworks spectaculars, Friday night concerts […]

County Prosecutors Association of NJ announces scholarship opportunities

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey annually awards scholarships to college, graduate and law students. Each scholarship is a one-year grant in the amount of $3,500 paid directly to the recipient. Scholarship recipients from previous years are ineligible; all applicants must be New Jersey residents and demonstrate financial need. To […]

NJAW names new director of business development

VOORHEES, NJ — New Jersey American Water recently announced that Mary Campbell has been named director of business development. In this role, Campbell will lead the strategic growth plan for NJAW and the other three states in American Water’s Eastern Division, which include New York, Virginia and Maryland. “Mary’s legal background and extensive experience in […]

Enter the Essex County Parks Photography Contest

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. invites the public to participate in the 2018 Essex County Parks Photography Contest. Photographers of all ages and abilities may submit photos highlighting the Essex County Parks System. The contest is free and the deadline to submit entries is Wednesday, Sept. 12. “We are inviting […]

County pays tribute to fallen servicepersons

NEWARK, NJ — On Friday, May 25, Essex County hosted a wreath-laying ceremony in Veterans Memorial Park to commemorate Memorial Day. From left are Verona Mayor Kevin Ryan, NJ State Sen. and Deputy Chief of Staff Teresa Ruiz, Newark DAV Commander Clarence Jackson, Sheriff Armando Fontoura, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., Freeholders Lebby Jones […]

Free Friday Flicks at Kip’s Castle

VERONA, NJ — Essex County invites families to come to Kip’s Castle Park for the Free Friday Flicks in June. Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies will be shown at dusk on the lawn at 22 Crestmont Ave., Verona. The public is encouraged to bring chairs or blankets on which to sit. Admission is […]

County welcomes NJ attorney general to Ethics in Government seminar

NEWARK, NJ — On Thursday, May 31, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., center, and Essex County Inspector General Dominic Scaglione, fourth from left, hosted an Ethics in Government seminar featuring N.J. Attorney Gen. Gurbir S. Grewal, second from left. With them are Deputy Chief of Staff William Payne, left, and Chief of Staff Phil […]

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