Essex County Daily Buzz: Apr. 14, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Essex County’s Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return Committee will meet on Apr. 23 in Newark. The public meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. at 465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Members will discuss potential improvements to the program to support the health of local cats. Members of the public can provide comment or other feedback.
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Essex County Board of County Commissioners

West Orange Arts Center seeks monetary donations to continue its programming after it stopped receiving funding from the town in September. Donations are accepted online.
West Orange Arts Council

South Mountain YMCA seeks sponsorships to support its 2026 Memorial Day Duck Race. Sponsorships are accepted online through May 1.
South Mountain YMCA

South Orange Middle School families can attend a “World Festival” potluck on Apr. 23. There will be karaoke, henna art, dancing, and food from 6-8 p.m. at the school’s cafeteria. Admission is $5 per person. Free admission for people who bring a dish. Proceeds support SOMS. Registration is required.
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South Orange Middle School

Orange residents can share feedback on ways the township spends community benefits funds on Apr. 23. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Orange City Hall.
City of Orange Township

Networking breakfast planned with Nutley Chamber of Commerce on Apr. 16. It is from 8-9:30 a.m. at Nutley Diner, 372 Centre St. Registration is required.
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Nutley Chamber of Commerce

Nutley youth up to age 15 can attend the recreation department’s travel soccer tryouts on Apr. 28 and Apr. 30. Times and location available online. Registration is required by Apr. 30.
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Nutley Township

People can attend a virtual panel discussing caregiving on Apr. 20 with NJPAC. Attendees are encouraged to view “Caregiving” in advance of the panel. It begins at 7 p.m. and will include resources for caregivers. Free admission. Registration is required.
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

People can attend a workshop discussing early signs of child abuse and neglect on Apr. 21 in Newark. Led by La Casa de Don Pedro. It is from 3-4:30 p.m. at 282 First Ave. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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La Casa De Don Pedro

Ironbound Community Corporation is hiring an after-school site coordinator/PARS data entry coordinator in Newark. Responsibilities include overseeing after-school programs, developing educational activities, and more. To apply, email resumes to info@ironboundcc.org.
Ironbound Community Corporation

Free screenings for blood pressure and glucose planned with Mountainside Medical Center on Apr. 21 in Montclair. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Montclair library’s Main Branch. No fasting necessary. Registration not required.
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Mountainside Medical Center

Montclair published a plan to remove snow from Essex and Erie parks. Clean-up will include restoring affected areas, protecting tree health, and removing trash and debris from snow piles. The plan is available online.
Montclair Township

“Creating a Compelling College Application” webinar for families planned with Montclair library on Apr. 21. Stand Out for College, a college-readiness service, will discuss college admissions trends and application strategies at 7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Montclair Public Library

“The Summer That Changed Me” storytelling fundraiser benefitting Montclair YMCA planned with Montclair Story Salon on Apr. 23. It begins at 7 p.m. at Montclair Women’s Club, 82 Union St. Tickets are available online for purchase. Proceeds will go towards the YMCA’s camp scholarship fund.
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YMCA of Montclair

Stage production of “Bound/Unbound: A Queer Quest for Big Love” planned at Montclair State University on Apr. 23-25. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair State University

AAPI-NJ seeks volunteers to support its color run, scheduled for Apr. 26 in Bloomfield. Support is needed for checking in runners, assisting with set-up and clean-up, and more. Volunteer registration forms are available online.
AAPI Montclair

Maplewood library is hiring for a programing and outreach librarian, and a communications coordinator. Application details are available online. The deadline to apply is April 22.
Maplewood Public Library

“National Puppy Day Celebration” planned with Meadowland Park Conservancy on Apr. 18 in South Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Flood’s Hill. There will be free rabies vaccinations, gift bags, and a chance to win a gift card.
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Maplewood Township

DIY terrarium session for families planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Apr. 21 in Irvington. It is from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 50 Union Ave. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Bloomfield youth can attend a summer arts workshop, scheduled for Jul. 6-30. It meets weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bloomfield Middle School. Enrollment is $400. Registration is required.
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Bloomfield Public Schools

REGIONAL NEWS

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation lifting restrictions on nuclear power plant construction in N.J. It reverses a 1973 law that required the state Department of Environmental Protection to reject nuclear facility permits that did not identify a safe method for disposing radioactive waste. The U.S. currently has no facilities to dispose high-level waste. The new law allows plants to obtain permits if they indicate a safe way for storing the waste. The new permit process is meant to increase nuclear power generation throughout the state as energy costs rise. New Jersey currently has nuclear plant sites in Salem and Hope Creek, and together they supply more than 40% of energy in the state, according to the governor’s office. It is not clear how much energy a new nuclear power plant would generate or when a new plant would operate.
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