Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Nov. 20, 2023 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
West Orange’s Maria Vera is projected win the 2023 election for the West Orange Board of Education’s open seat. Vera received twice as many votes as incumbent candidate Melina Huerta. Vera will be sworn in at the board’s reorganization meeting in January.
TAPinto West Orange
West Orange’s Gregory Cares Committee seeks donations of non-perishable food for the 2023 “Gregory Neighborhood Food Drive” through Nov. 30. Items will be donated to the Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry. Drop off pantry donations of pasta, cereal, and peanut butter and jelly at 7 Dartmouth Rd. Other donations can be made online.
Gregory Neighborhood, West Orange, NJ
Bloomfield animal shelter is at capacity of its large-breed dogs and seeks adoptive families for dogs Sniper, Brie, Muffin, Biggie, and Venus. Adoption fees will be waived. Applications accepted online.
Bloomfield Animal Shelter
Newark’s AHS seeks an adoptive family for Gracie, a one-year-old litter-trained foster cat. Adoption applications accepted online.
Newark Associated Humane Shelters
Regional news
N.J. Arts Council is accepting applications for its 2025 “Folk and Traditional Arts Project” grant. Interested applicants can attend a free session to learn more about the application process Nov. 21. This grant program is designed for mid-career artists and the deadline to apply is Dec. 12 at 12 p.m.
State of New Jersey
