BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Public Library is almost finished digitizing Bloomfield newspapers going back to the 19th century, when the first local newspaper, The Bloomfield Gazette, appeared on Sept. 6, 1872. The library began its copying project in 2018, after receiving a matching grant of $2,057 from the Essex County Division of Cultural and […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Three physical therapists from Kessler Rehabilitation Center visited the Glen Ridge Public Library on March 7 to discuss running injuries and how to prevent them. The number of possible aches and pains was considerable, and therapists Kavita Patel, Lauren Polis and Bridget Greenwald were kept […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The NJ Transit bus door that trapped a passenger’s hand on New Year’s Eve with fatal results, causing him to run alongside the bus as it drove away and ultimately be dragged beneath the vehicle, was not made to open automatically if it became obstructed, a company spokeswoman said. According to Nancy […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield’s public schools celebrated Read Across America last week, with each day offering something new for students. School and township officials visited classrooms to read, children wore pajamas or something wacky and, of course, Dr. Seuss was almost everywhere. But this year, as explained by Franklin Elementary guidance counselor Stephen Untisz, stories […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — EssexNewsDaily and its affiliated newspapers print notices and calendars telling readers about upcoming events, programs, lectures and more. Due to COVID-19, a lot of municipalities and organizations are canceling or postponing events. Some of these cancellations may occur after publication, or simply not be communicated to us in time to prevent […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Brookdale Elementary School hosted its 14th annual Small World Day festival on Feb. 28 in the school gymnasium. Sponsored by the Home and School Association, the event celebrates the ethnic diversity of Brookdale students. The festival was an all-day event, with each class having the opportunity to “visit” nine countries and Puerto […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Students in the Studio Seniors’ Art Class, a Glen Ridge Recreation Department activity meeting Tuesday mornings at the Ridgewood Avenue train station, recently exhibited their paintings at Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell. The works of five students and their instructor, Khrystyna Khristianova — 55 pieces in all — were shown. Reviews […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — With very little snow accumulation this winter, the Department of Public Works and Park Maintenance is busy with work ordinarily delayed until spring. Due to the large number of key retirements in the last year, the department has been reorganized, with Frank Simone being given the newly created position of general maintenance […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Former N.J. Gov. James McGreevey was appointed as chairman of the Essex County Civilian Task Force on Thursday, Feb. 27. McGreevey is the first appointment to the task force, which will work with the administration of the Essex County Correctional Facility to address systemic issues at the facility. “We are pleased […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Brick-and-mortar progress was seen throughout 2019 in the township. This included work on Montgomery Street, where the New Jersey Turnpike Authority rebuilt the parkway overpass and redirected traffic for a good part of the summer. Another Bloomfield building was demolished, this one at Broad Street and Maple Avenue, to make way for […]