Follow local news and events in West Orange with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 5, 2025 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Clerk’s office released unofficial 2025 general election results for West Orange’s school board race. Robert Ivker and Dia Bryant won with 6,575, and 7,369 votes.
Essex County Clerk’s Office
Essex County Clerk’s office released unofficial 2025 general election results for West Orange’s township council race. Tammy Williams won the council at-large seat with 4,247 votes.
Essex County Clerk’s Office
Rosy Bagolie and Alixon Collazos-Gill won the N.J. state Assembly seat in the 27th legislative district, according to unofficial 2025 general election results from the Essex County Clerk’s office. Bagolie received 39,566 votes and Collazos-Gill received 37,981 votes. They both have represented the 27th legislative district since January 2024. The district includes Montclair and West Orange.
Essex County Clerk’s Office
“Alternate Device Fair” for parents and caregivers planned with Team Unscreen on Nov. 13 in South Orange. It will discuss phone alternatives for children from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. Free admission. Registration is not required.
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Gregory Elementary School Parent Teacher Association
Book club meeting for adults planned at East Orange library on Nov. 13. Attendees will discuss “Possessing the Secret of Joy” by Alice Walker at 5 p.m. Register by email.
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East Orange Public Library
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
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
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
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
REGIONAL NEWS
Rep. Mikie Sherrill was elected governor of N.J. with nearly 1.8 million votes, according to The Associated Press. Sherrill has served the state’s 11th congressional district, which includes parts of Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties. She will be the state’s second woman governor. Her four-year term as governor begins in January 2026.
The Associated Press
