BELLEVILE, NJ — A rainy morning dampened everything but the spirits of Belleville High School’s Class of 2023, as the newest Buccaneer alumni walked from the school to Doc Ellis Field in a steady downpour to receive their diplomas on June 23. Even with less than stellar weather, the stands at Municipal Stadium were packed […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Belleville will kick off its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with a spirited softball doubleheader against a team from Puerto Rico. A team comprising members of the Belleville Police Department and honorary member/slugger Mayor Michael Melham will play the scrappy Puerto Rico Joint Forces of Rapid Action team on Thursday, Sept. 15. Board […]
BELLEVILLE / NUTLEY, NJ — This election season is shaping up to be fairly quiet in Essex County, with few contested elections and foregone conclusions for some of the contested races. The biggest question on the ballot this upcoming Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, is the choice for governor. Democratic incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy, with […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — On Saturday, June 5, Belleville held a groundbreaking ceremony behind Belleville High School as the starter’s gun on construction of a sweeping $5.5 million project to enhance and enlarge the athletic facilities in the township. The highlight of the plan will be a new track that will allow the high school boys […]