Follow local news and events in Maplewood with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 24, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Essex County grand jury dismissed charges of simple assault and child endangerment against Frank Sanchez, currently suspended principal of Columbia High School, on Jun. 13. The school board declined to say whether the dismissed charges will affect its decision to not renew his employment next year.
NJ Urban News
Baharat spice mix available for pick-up Jun. 24-29 at Maplewood library in the Main Branch. The spice blend is limited to summer reading participants. Supplies are first-come, first-served.
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Maplewood Public Library
Roadway intersection improvements meeting planned by Essex County on Jun. 25 in West Orange. The meeting, scheduled at 7 p.m. at West Orange Town Hall, will discuss improvement projects at intersections in West Orange, Orange, Belleville, Montclair, Glen Ridge, and Nutley. A complete list of project sites available online.
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Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
Newark library offers free digital access to more than 1 million pages of Newark Evening News, a 90-year publication that ran from 1883-1971. The tool is available online as part of the Newark History Archives project for educators, researchers, and the general public.
RLS Media
REGIONAL NEWS
Eligible N.J. healthcare workers can receive up to $50,000 in loan relief after one year of service at an approved agency or as a self-employed professional, according to a new student loan redemption program. It is designed for professionals working in healthcare, behavioral health, and social services. A list of eligibility requirements is available online. Applications are open Jul. 1-31. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Human Services
