Recently reelected Council President Jamillah Z. Beasley plans to focus on redevelopment and increasing ties with local businesses while First Vice President October Hudley looks forward to helping residents with local issues during the term for which she was just reelected. Beasley said she plans on continuing to move redevelopment forward in Irvington. “Aside from […]
Four re-elected Irvington council members were recently sworn in, having been reelected to an additional term. The oath of office was administered July 1 to Council President Jamillah Z. Beasley from the South Ward; October Hudley, council first president, from the East Ward; Vern Cox from the West Ward; and Orlander Glen Vick of […]
The Essex County Board of County Commissioners celebrated Women’s History Month by recognizing the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge and three women including Bloomfield Councilwoman Jenny Mundell. The ceremony was Wednesday evening, March 13, and held at the club. The emcee was Carlos Pomares, the county commissioners’ president and a Bloomfield resident. About 80 people […]
Two residents were elected to the Glen Ridge Council. Neither was challenged; one is a long-serving member while the other is a new face. David Lefkovits will be serving, although not consecutively, his fifth term. He said over time, a person becomes a better representative of the people and learns to see the bigger picture […]