Follow local news and events in Nutley with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Apr. 1, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Nutley’s “Early Morning Walking Club” will meet on Apr. 7. It is open to residents. Walks are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 6:30 a.m. outside the health department building. Participants walk three miles. Registration is not required.
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Nutley Township
An oil change and brake auto repair shop is under construction in Nutley, according to town officials. It will be located at 259 Centre St. An opening date is not yet announced.
TAPinto Nutley
“STEAM Punk Engineers” workshop for youth planned at Belleville library on Apr. 6. Participants will explore art, science, and technology from 3-5 p.m. through projects and experiments. Free admission. Registration is not required.
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Belleville Public Library
Free tax preparation assistance with AARP representatives planned at Belleville library. Appointments required and can be booked online. Time slots available Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Belleville Township
KinderSmile Foundation is hiring a volunteer coordinator in Bloomfield. To apply, email ksf@kindersmile.org.
KinderSmile Foundation
Free tax preparation assistance with AARP representatives planned at Montclair library in the Main Branch. Appointments required and can be booked online. Time slots available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Montclair Public Library
People can download Downtown Montclair’s mobile app, DWN TWN Montclair, to learn about events. It also includes a directory of small businesses.
TAPinto Montclair
Maplewood is hiring for multiple positions within the township. A list of job openings is available online. Applications accepted online.
Maplewood Township
Newark police is hiring school crossing guards. Applications are available online.
Newark Public Safety
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center in Newark was added to the N.J. Black Heritage Trail, which identifies Black history sites throughout the state. The designation was approved in September.
NJ Advance Media
Turtle Back Zoo launched an app for patrons. It includes a map, audio tours, and scavenger hunts. It is available to download online.
Turtle Back Zoo
REGIONAL NEWS
Robert Frazer was recently appointed as N.J.’s U.S. attorney, or top federal prosecutor, by the U.S. District Court of N.J. Frazer’s appointment follows the disqualification of four U.S. attorneys chosen by the Trump administration. Among them was Alina Habba, who served as acting U.S. attorney for N.J. from July to December 2025. United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge D. Michael Fisher ruled that Habba’s appointment is unconstitutional because Habba was not confirmed by the Senate or appointed by district trial court judges. The Trump administration chose Jordan Fox, Ari Fontecchio, and Philip Lamparello for the position, but U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann ruled that they are disqualified because their appointment was not approved by the Senate.
New Jersey Monitor
New Jersey residents can receive free tax preparation assistance with the AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified counselors until Apr. 15. Tax services can be prepared in-person or virtually, with additional options to self-prepare or drop off tax documents at a tax aide site and collect the return when it’s ready. Appointments may be required depending on the location. Residents can search for the nearest AARP tax aide site online and schedule an appointment if prompted.
AARP Foundation
