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Essex County Clerk’s office released unofficial 2025 general election results for Bloomfield’s mayoral and council races. Jenny Mundell won the mayoral seat with 11,816 votes. Monica Charris Tabares, Tracy Toler-Philips, and Jill Fischman won council at-large seats with 12,126, 11,282, and 11690 votes. Rosalee Gonzalez won the First Ward council seat with 4,054 votes.
Essex County Clerk’s Office
Essex County Clerk’s office released unofficial 2025 general election results for Bloomfield’s school board race. Deanna Wilson, Andrew Lomonte, and Kerri Joyce won with 5,666, 5,242, and 4,970 votes.
Essex County Clerk’s Office
Michael Venezia and Carmen Morales won the N.J. state Assembly seat in the 34th legislative district, according to unofficial 2025 general election results from the Essex County Clerk’s office. Venezia received 44,711 votes and Morales received 45,895 votes. They both have represented the 34th legislative district since January 2024. The district includes Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Nutley, and Orange.
Essex County Clerk’s Office
Author talk with novelist Cleyvis Natera planned with Montclair library on Nov. 13 in the Main Branch. It is from 6:30-8 p.m. Natera will discuss “The Grand Paloma Resort.” A Q&A will follow. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Montclair Public Library
Montclair recreation is hiring youth basketball instructors. Applications available by phone.
Montclair Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Art gallery opening planned with Glen Ridge recreation on Nov. 9. It is from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Station. It will show work by Megan Giulianelli and Hannah Linke.
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Glen Ridge Borough
Foster care workshop planned with La Casa de Don Pedro on Nov. 12 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 282 First Ave. It will discuss the foster care process and offer tips and strategies. Registration required. Free admission.
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La Casa De Don Pedro
Landlord and tenant workshop planned at La Casa de Don Pedro on Nov. 13 in Newark. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at 23 Broadway. Information will focus on tenant rights, fair housing, eviction prevention, and landlord responsibilities. Registration is required. Free admission.
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La Casa De Don Pedro
Free documentary screening of “Colonization Is Extinction: Celebrating Voices of Resistance” planned at Newark library’s Main Branch on Nov. 12. It begins at 6 p.m. and a talkback with producer Walter Alomar.
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Newark Public Library
Overdose prevention workshop for youth and adults planned by Newark library on Nov. 13 in the Main Branch. The Newark Community Street Team will lead the workshop at 11 a.m. Attendees will learn how to use naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose. Registration is recommended. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library
Christopher Durkin won the Essex County clerk seat with 162,468 votes, according to unofficial 2025 general election results from the Essex County Clerk’s office. Durkin has served as Essex County clerk since January 2006.
Essex County Clerk’s Office
