Essex County Daily Buzz: Nov. 13, 2025

LOCAL NEWS

“How Recycling and Idling Shape Community Well-Being” webinar planned with Essex County public health management on Nov. 20. It is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Continuing education credit available. Registration is required.
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Essex County Office of Public Health Management

Fetal monitoring course planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Nov. 21 in Secaucus. The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses course addresses principles of fetal heart monitoring. It is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 150 Meadowlands Parkway. Registration is required.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

“Outdoor Skills” for families planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Nov. 22 in Roseland. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will explore animal tracks, plants, and practice fire skills. Registration is required. Fee is $25 per person
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Essex County Parks

Sensory hike for ages 1-5 and caregivers planned with Essex County Environmental Center on Nov. 22 in Roseland. It is from 10-11 a.m. Registration is required. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Essex County Parks

“Cooking and Conversation” fundraiser planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Nov. 20 in Morristown. It is from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Morris Museum. Funds will support PMCHNJ. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Business expo planned with Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 19 in Belleville. it is from 4-7 p.m. at the recreation building, 125 Franklin Ave. Free admission.
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Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce

Spanish story time planned at Belleville library on Nov. 19. It is from 4-4:45 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Belleville Public Library

Literacy night for families with children in grades pre-K-2 planned with Belleville public schools on Nov. 20. It is from 6-8 p.m. at Belleville High School. There will be pizza, prizes, and literacy activities. Registration is required.
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Belleville Public Schools

Zufall’s mobile dental unit to be stationed in Bloomfield on Nov. 22. Services such as dental exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and preventative care will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the municipal building. Cost is determined by household income and size. Registration required by phone or email.
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Bloomfield Township

Registration is open for Bloomfield recreation’s “Christmas Spectacular Bus Trip,” scheduled for Dec. 7 in New York City. The bus leaves from Bloomfield Civic Center at 3:30 p.m. Attendees will see the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. Tickets are $150, which includes transportation and show admission. Registration available online.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

Healthcare enrollment assistance planned with New Jersey Citizen Action on Nov. 21 in Irvington. It is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Irvington library. Free admission.
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Irvington Public Library

Record club meeting planned with Glen Ridge recreation on Nov. 19. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Station. Participants will discuss “Born To Run” by Bruce Springsteen. Free admission.
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Glen Ridge Borough

East Orange public schools will host a parent university launch event Nov. 18. It begins at 7 p.m. at the board of education building. There will be refreshments, live music, and prizes. It will discuss upcoming workshops available for parents.
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East Orange Public Schools

“Bad Art Night” for youth in grades 8-12 planned at East Orange library on Nov. 20. It is from 4-5:30 p.m. Participants will receive a box of art supplies and attempt to recreate famous artwork. Limited to the first 10 attendees.
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East Orange Public Library

A community health worker representing Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ will visit East Orange library on Nov. 20. There will be informational handouts, flyers, and referrals to resources from 1-4 p.m.
East Orange Public Library

First-time home ownership workshop planned at East Orange library on Nov. 22. It is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.a
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East Orange Public Library

Walk A Mile in Our Shoes seeks volunteers to sort its donations on Nov. 22 in East Orange. Volunteers are needed from 1-3 p.m. at 27 Lennox Ave.
Walk A Mile In Our Shoes

NAACP-Oranges and Maplewood seeks Thanksgiving turkey donations by Nov. 19. Donation form must be completed online. Scheduled donation drop-off to 430 Main St. in East Orange by phone.
Oranges & Maplewood: NAACP

Montclair-area residents can nominate families to Montclair Mutual Aid’s 2025 “Adopt-a-Family” program for the holiday season. Gifts will be donated to local families in December. Nominations accepted through Nov. 17.
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Montclair Mutual Aid

Bingo party for ages 8-14 planned at Montclair library’s Main Branch on Nov. 20. it is from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Montclair Public Library

Corner book club meeting for adults planned at Montclair library on Nov. 20 in the Bellevue Branch. Members will discuss “Private Life” by Jane Smiley from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Montclair Public Library

Free coffee meetup planned by Latinos of Montclair on Nov. 21 in Montclair. The event is from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Libélula Bakery and Kitchen, 5 N. Fullerton Ave. Preregistration is required.
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Latinos of Montclair

West Orange SEPAC support group meeting is scheduled for Nov. 20. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at the West Orange Elks, 424 Main St. Free bilingual books available. Registration is required by email.
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West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council

Registration is open for West Orange recreation’s winter programs. Sports include basketball, track, wrestling, and volleyball. Registration available online.
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West Orange Recreation Department

West Orange recently passed a resolution to resolve a lawsuit challenging the township’s removal of a Christopher Columbus monument in 2020. The complaints were dismissed twice by the U.S. district court. In September 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Claire C. Cecchi entered a mediation order, which is a dispute resolution process that requires both parties to meet with a mediator before the case goes to trial.
TAPinto West Orange

Comedy show planned at SOPAC on Nov. 20. It begins at 7:30 p.m. and will feature Liz Glazer, Marion Grodin, Carie Karavas, and Luz Michelle. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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South Orange Performing Arts Center

Stage production of “The Little Mermaid” planned at SOPAC on Nov. 22. The show begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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South Orange Performing Arts Center

Nutley library’s 2025 “Friends Eat Together” fundraiser is scheduled for Nov. 20. A portion of purchases made between 11 a.m. and 810:30p.m. at The Bosphorus, 226 Franklin Ave. in Nutley, will be donated to the library when the fundraiser is mentioned at checkout. Eligible for dine-in and takeout.
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Friends of the Nutley Public Library

Nutley library is hiring a part-time building maintenance worker. Applications accepted by email.
Nutley Public Library

Newark’s Ironbound residents can attend a community meeting on Nov. 18 with Ironbound Community Corporation. Residents can share feedback on where to measure air quality in the neighborhood. The meeting is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 432 Lafayette St. and virtually.
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Ironbound Community Corporation

Newark-area youth can read to a therapy dog on Nov. 20 at Newark library’s North End Branch. It is from 3:30-5 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library

REGIONAL NEWS

Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned and reduced sentences of 48 currently or previously incarcerated people in N.J. That brings the total number of Murphy’s pardons to 200 since December 2024, the most by any N.J. governor in state history. Pardons officially forgive the recipient and relieve them of some consequences from conviction. Pardons were given to people throughout the state who were charged with drug possession, burglary, and larceny, among others. People can file clemency petitions online at nj.gov/clemency.
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