Essex County Daily Buzz: Oct. 7, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

Essex County residents can share ideas for improving road safety during a virtual meeting on Oct. 14. Essex County public works will lead the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feedback will help shape the county’s Safe Streets for All Action Plan, which aims to improve safety for pedestrians, transit riders, drivers, and bicyclists. There will be a presentation from about the Safe Streets for All program. Registration is required.
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Essex County

“Bats of New Jersey” educational program planned at Essex County Environmental Center on Oct. 14 in Roseland. It is from 5:30-7 p.m. Attendees will learn about bats and take home plans to build a bat house. Designed for children in grades 1-5. Registration is required.
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Essex County Environmental Center

Essex County’s 2025 Small Business Summit is scheduled for Oct. 16 at Essex County College in West Caldwell. It is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

Belleville residents can register to vote during the clerk’s extended office hours on Oct. 14. The office will be open until 9 p.m. on Oct. 14, the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election.
Belleville Township

Belleville youth in grades K-8 can register for the recreation department’s winter programs. Offerings include cheer, basketball, and wrestling. Registration is available online.
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Belleville Township

LGBTQ+ book club meeting planned at Bloomfield library on Oct. 18. It meets at 3:30 p.m. Attendees will discuss “The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School” by Sonora Reyes. Registration not required.
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Bloomfield Public Library

Senior Helpers of West Orange recently opened at 960 Pleasant Valley Way. It provides senior care, including personal care, companion care, and support for people with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
TAPinto West Orange

Pumpkin painting planned during Maplewood’s farmers market on Oct. 13. It is from 2-4 p.m. at 1662 Springfield Ave. People can take home a pumpkin after purchasing an item from a vendor.
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Maplewood Township

Drop-in tutoring for South Orange-Maplewood school students planned at Maplewood library’s Main Branch on Oct. 14. It is from 4-6 p.m.
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Maplewood Public Library

Maplewood residents can sign up to receive road closure and detour alerts from the township’s police department. Sign up online or by text.
Maplewood Township

Essex County College’s 2025 Golf Scholarship Tournament is scheduled for Oct. 16 in Maplewood. It is begins at 10:30 a.m. at Maplewood Country Club and will include golfing, brunch and dinner, awards, and prizes. Funds will support scholarships for Essex County College students. Registration is required.
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Essex County College

Nutley residents can donate books to the library’s book sale on Oct. 18, 20, and 21 during library hours. Sale days are Oct. 23-25.
Friends of the Nutley Public Library

Nutley residents in grades 5-8 can register for the recreation department’s travel basketball tryouts by Oct. 24. Tryouts are held Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. A complete schedule is available online. Enrollment is $125 per player.
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Nutley Township

Job fair planned with Newark violence prevention and trauma recovery on Oct. 14. It begins at 10 a.m. at Temple of Hip Hop, 55 Ludlow St. Registration is reuqired.
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Newark Public Safety

Seniors ages 65+ can receive assistance filing applications to N.J. property tax relief programs on Oct. 16 in Newark. Assistance is from 4:30-7 p.m. at Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Branch Brook Park. Representatives will assist with completing the state’s combined application, called PAS-1, that encompasses Senior Freeze, Anchor, and Stay NJ. Government photo ID is required. Applications must be filed by Oct. 31.
New Jersey Division of Taxation

“La Placita: Stories and Sounds” planned with Latinos of Montclair on Oct. 12 at Montclair library’s Main Branch. It is from 1-3 p.m. There will be poetry and live music. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Latinos of Montclair

Montclair-area residents can apply to be a storyteller for Montclair Film’s StorySLAM program by Oct. 10. Participants will have five minutes to share scary stories on Oct. 23. Applications accepted online.
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Montclair Film

Montclair will be flushing fire hydrants starting Oct. 14. Hydrant flushing is weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is expected to take three weeks to complete. Residents in affected areas may experience low water pressure or discolored water.
Montclair Township

Concert performance with Nefesh Mountain planned at Montclair State University on Oct. 16. It begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair State University

Free career consulting sessions planned at Lackawanna Station on Oct. 17 in Montclair. There are 15-minute time slots from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Consulting can include topics like career transitions, leadership, job search, interview practice, negotiating, resume reviews, and more. Sign up online.
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Lackawanna Station

Montclair’s Safe Routes to School program received the silver award from EZ Ride, a shuttle service in N.J. The silver award recognizes the township’s efforts to increase walkability and safety for pedestrians and students.
Montclair Township

Glen Ridge residents in grades 1-9 can attend chess classes at the library on Oct. 14. It meets weekly at 5:30 p.m. through Oct. 28. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Glen Ridge seniors can register for a trip to see “Bull Durham The Musical” stage production at Papermill Playhouse in Millburn on Oct. 19. Bus departs from Glen Ridge Community Pool parking lot at 12:15 p.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Admission is $25 and covers transportation and the show. Register online by Oct. 14.
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Glen Ridge Borough

East Orange school district’s classroom aides and paraprofessionals can apply to become certified teachers through EOSD and Drew University and BloomBoard partnership, Beyond the Bell. It will provide participants with an opportunity to earn their bachelor’s degree in elementary education or an alternate route to certification.
TAPinto East Orange/Orange

Clay sculpting session for youth in grades 8-12 planned at East Orange library on Oct. 14. It is from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is not required.
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East Orange Public Library

REGIONAL NEWS

Low-income N.J. residents with high utility bills can apply for payment assistance through the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for 2025-26. Applications opened on Oct. 1 and applications are accepted on based on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are available online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

Individuals ages 17+ must register by Oct. 14 to vote in the general election, scheduled for Nov. 4. Eligible individuals can register to vote online or in-person at a local election office. Voter registration status, ways to register, and polling information are available online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Division of Elections