Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Jan. 17, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Belleville public schools is hiring teachers for the current 2024 school year in science, social studies, English language arts, math, special education, and physical education. Applications accepted online.
Belleville Public Schools
Belleville public schools is hiring for several elementary school teachers for the current 2024 school year. Applications accepted online.
Belleville Public Schools
A Nutley family created a GoFundMe campaign to support their son’s recovery from a recent hit-and-run accident. John Demmer III was struck by another vehicle on Dec. 9 on Washington Ave. and is currently in need of an additional surgery. Monetary donations accepted online.
GoFundMe
Nutley library is hiring a part-time library assistant and circulation worker. Applications accepted online.
Nutley Public Library
Newark city council unanimously passed the initiative to allow 16- and 17-year olds to vote in school board elections. Newark becomes the largest U.S. city to expand voting rights to people under 18 since 1971. Recent school board elections had low voter turnout, with about 3% of Newark’s registered voters participating in last year’s election.
WBGO
Newark Water Coalition seeks an organization in need of a pantry. They have a dry goods pantry available for donation. Contact Newark Water Coalition by phone, email, or online with donation inquiries.
Newark Water Coalition
RWJ Barnabas Health to host free, virtual “Mommies Moods Group” starting Jan. 19. The support group is for expecting and new parents to discuss anxiety, depression, concerns, and care-taking during the pandemic. The group meets Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. until Feb. 16. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
RWJ Barnabas Health
RWJ Barnabas Health plans a free virtual yoga class starting Jan. 19. Attendees work with a certified yoga teacher on Monday evenings and Friday nights through Feb. 12. The class is designed to promote inner peace, mental clarity, improved strength, flexibility, and well-being. Preregistration is available by phone. Add to 📅.
RWJ Barnabas Health
Regional news
Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed a law permitting 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they turn 18 by the general election, effective 2026. New Jersey joins 19 states with similar laws in place, seven years after former governor Chris Christie vetoed a comparable version of the bill.
NJ Advance Media
