Newark renamed corner of Spruce and Quitman Streets to honor Blonnie Watson
From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr..
Newark renamed the corner of Spruce and Quitman Streets to honor Blonnie Watson. Watson served as member-at-large, vice president, and president of the Essex County Board of Commissioners from 1997-2014. Watson also served on Newark’s zoning board and represented the 29th Legislative District, which includes Essex and Hudson Counties.