Essex County Daily Buzz: Mar. 30, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Belleville was awarded $300,000 in federal funds from the Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Solutions Grants. Belleville received $30,000 to improve water main relining and valve replacements along Fairway Avenue, Continental Avenue, and Fairway Court.
Belleville-Nutley Patch

West Orange youth can attend a LEGO robotics and coding course through the recreation department, scheduled to start Apr. 6. It meets Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. through May 11 at the recreation building. Registration is available online.
West Orange Recreation Department

South Orange and Maplewood residents ages 16+ can attend a free ekphrastic poetry workshop through South Orange’s recreation department on Apr. 2. It is from 7-8:30 p.m. at 5 Mead St. Registration is required.
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South Orange Village

South Orange residents can shred paper items for free on Apr. 4. It is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works Recycling Center, 300 Walton Ave. Participants must bring a government-issued photo ID and proof of residency.
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South Orange Village

Community Seder potluck planned with University of Orange on Apr. 6. It is from 6-8 p.m. at The HUUB, 35 Cleveland St. Attendees are encouraged to sign up online for Seder plate items and dishes to bring.
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University of Orange

Orange seeks volunteers to participate in a citywide clean-up day on Apr. 18. It is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. along Scotland Road. Interested volunteers must contact public works clerk Keesha Lewis by emailing klewis@orangenj.gov or calling 201-306-5487.
City of Orange Township

Nutley Family Service Bureau seeks donations of hams through Apr. 4. People can donate hams by donating their ShopRite points or delivering a ham at 169 Chestnut St. ShopRite donations will be delivered to the NFSB food pantry.
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Nutley Family Service Bureau

Nutley was awarded $238,000 in federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Services Grant. Nutley received $238,000 for roadway reconstruction projects for Margaret Ave., San Antonio Ave., and Van Winkle Ave.
Belleville-Nutley Patch

People can purchase apparel from Nutley library. Orders can be purchased online.
Nutley Public Library

Easter egg hunt planned on Apr. 4 in Newark. It is from 12-2 p.m. at Branch Brook Park. Rain date is Apr. 11.
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Newark City

BRICK Networks broke ground on South Ward Wellness Center in Newark, slated to open in April 2027. The center will provide health care, maternal services, food access, and youth programming. There will also be a community room for gatherings and workshops, pharmacy, classrooms, and more.
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“Food Farmacy” run by Newark Beth Israel Medical Center will open in Newark at 110 William St. It will have fresh produce, refrigerated food items, and shelf-stable foods for Newark residents. There will also be nutrition counseling and community health workers and SNAP navigators to help people access additional resources. Opening date is not yet announced.
TAPinto Newark

Youth in grades 4-12 can attend Montclair Film’s summer classes. Offerings include filmmaking, comedy writing, acting, improv, and more. Registration is available online.
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Montclair Film

Stage production of “What The Constitution Means To Me” planned with the Vanguard Theater Company through Apr. 12 in Montclair. A 20% discount is available for the performance scheduled on Apr. 4 at 8 p.m. using Out Montclair’s code OUTVTC. Tickets are available online for pruchase.
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Out Montclair

People can register for Montclair library’s Adult School spring 2026 courses. Offerings include arts and crafts, books and theater, career development, and more. Registration is available online.
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Montclair Public Library

Maplewood residents can shred paper items for free on Apr. 4. It is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Maplewood Recycling Center, 359 Boyden Ave. Participants must bring a government-issued photo ID and proof of residency.
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Maplewood Township

Irvington was awarded $15,000 in federal funds from the Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Solutions Grants. Funds will support Turning Point Community Services’ administration costs.
NJ Advance Media

Children can participate in Glen Ridge library’s “30 Days, 30 Picture Books” reading challenge through April. Reading logs are available at the library. Prizes available for people who complete the challenge.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

East Orange youth ages 8-14 can register for spring sports camp, scheduled for Apr. 6-10, the week of spring break. Activities available include basketball, flag football, baseball, and track. Attendees meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oval Park. It includes a field trip to Muhammad Ali’s training gym in Deer Lake, P.A. Registration is $85 and available online.
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East Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Children can attend East Orange YMCA’s spring break camp, scheduled for Apr. 6-10. Registration is available online.
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East Orange YMCA

Bengal Soccer Camp is accepting spring break camp enrollment for players in grades K-7. Camp runs Apr. 6-9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bloomfield Middle School. Admission is $180 for the week or $45 per day. Registration available online.
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Bloomfield Soccer Club

REGIONAL NEWS

New Jersey Citizen Action is hiring people to pose as renters or buyers as part of an investigation into housing discrimination across the state. Information will be used to document real housing experiences. People can register online for a virtual training scheduled for Apr. 6 at 5:30 p.m. It is a paid position.Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action