NEWARK, NJ — On April 12, Essex County announced that the installation of a new synthetic grass playing surface on the Weequahic Park Little League baseball field has been completed. The new surface provides young ballplayers with up-to-date conditions on which to play and maximizes usage of the field, according to the county. “We are […]
BLOOMFIELD / MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Brookdale Park Conservancy has partnered with the NJ Tree Foundation to plant 21 oak and dogwood trees in Brookdale Park, which is located in Bloomfield and Montclair. At the planting are, from left, Essex County Environmental Center Director Tara Casella, conservancy Vice Chairperson Sarah Paulsen, conservancy Trustee Sarah Olson, […]
NEWARK, NJ — At the annual Essex County Irish Heritage Celebration on Monday, March 14, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. recognized Seton Hall University Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff Patrick G. Lyons, of Montclair, as the 2022 Essex County Irishman of the Year and Essex County Deputy Parks and Recreation Director […]
NEWARK, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. outlined the schedule of events for the 46th annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival on Friday, March 18. The festival, which will be held from Saturday, April 2, to Sunday, April 10, and is returning from a two-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, highlights […]
ROSELAND, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. presented awards on Feb. 8 to the winners in the Essex County Forest Friends Feeder Contest. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Forest Friends Feeder Contest and thank all the contestants for sharing their creativity and talent to create artwork that also provides […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 11th annual Mayapple Trail Runs were held Oct. 16 in the South Mountain Reservation. The races were organized by the volunteers of the South Mountain Conservancy with the support of the Essex County Parks Department. The USA Track and Field–sanctioned races provided an informal but supportive trail race environment for […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. welcomed dog owners and their pets to the county’s annual Strut Your Mutt Canine Costume Parades and Contests at Brookdale Dog Park in Bloomfield and Montclair and Grover Cleveland Park in Caldwell and Essex Fells on Saturday, Oct. 23, and the Branch Brook Dog […]
ROSELAND, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. presented awards to the eight winners in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest. Winners were awarded in adult and youth categories. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Parks Photography Contest and thank all the contestants for sharing what they experienced in our […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County dog owners are invited to display their creativity and participate in Strut Your Mutt, Essex County’s annual canine halloween costume parade and contest. This year, three parades have been scheduled. Participation is free. The costume parades and contests will be held as follows: Saturday, Oct. 23, with registration at […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley residents Michael Zaccheo and Anthony J. Andolino received awards in the annual Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show. Zaccheo was awarded first place in the professional watercolor category for “Spring Snow” and Andolino was awarded first place in the nonprofessional mixed media category for “Calle Flora.” The artists were recognized […]