Essex County Daily Buzz: Apr. 15, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Families can attend a webinar discussing time management on Apr. 23 with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ. It is from 4-5 p.m. and will include information about schedules, routines, and day-to-day planning. Free admission.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Maplewood public works will collect raked leaves and branches starting Apr. 22. Residents can place bundled branches and bagged leaves on the curb. Guidelines for collection available online.
Maplewood Township

“Earth Day Night Market” for ages 21+ planned on Apr. 22 in Belleville. It is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 630 Washington Ave. There will be food trucks, music, and alcoholic beverages.
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Belleville Township

Belleville will be flushing fire hydrants through Apr. 30. Hydrant flushing will affect Franklin Avenue to the Nutley border and Joralemon Street to the Nutley border. Residents may experience low water pressure or discolored water.
Belleville Township

Irvington’s 2026 business summit is scheduled for Apr. 23. It is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at D. Bilal Beasley Community Center. There will be resources and networking for business owners. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Irvington Township

Youth in grades 6+ can attend a tissue paper art workshop at Glen Ridge library on Apr. 22. It begins at 5 p.m. Priority for Glen Ridge patrons. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

“Art of Care” workshop for parents and caregivers planned on Apr. 18 at East Orange library. It is from 1-4 p.m. and will include a guided painting session, maternal health nutrition talk, breastfeeding, and more. Register by emailing Vickie.Nizin@eastorange-nj.gov.
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East Orange City

East Orange families can attend the school district’s preschool registration fair on Apr. 22. It is from 2-5 p.m. at 125 Glenwood Ave. There will be on-site registration, free food, and giveaways. Children must be at ages 3-4 by Oct. 1 to be eligible for enrollment.
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TAPinto East Orange/Orange

Adults can attend a resume workshop with Islamic Alliance NJ on Apr. 22 at East Orange library. It is from 7-9 p.m. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Islamic Alliance NJ

Business owners can attend a cybersecurity workshop on Apr. 23 in West Orange. Hosted by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. It is from 8-9:30 a.m. at Cambria Hotel, 12 Rooney Cir. Attendees will learn about AI scams and ways to reduce fraud risk. Admission is free for members, $20 for non-members. Tickets are available online.
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West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Book signing and live performance with Eric Roberson planned with South Orange Downtown on Apr. 24. It is from 7-9:30 p.m. at Love You Girl Boutique, 76 S Orange Ave., Suite 02. Tickets are available online and includes an autographed copy of “Beautifully Allover The Place.”
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South Orange Downtown

People interested in joining SOMA Chamber of Commerce can attend a coffee meet-up on Apr. 24. It begins at 8 a.m. at The Order, 50 W. South Orange Ave.
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SOMA Chamber of Commerce

South Orange library patrons can return books at the Baird Branch. It also accepts books from Maplewood, Millburn, West Orange, and Livingston libraries, as well as any library within the BCCLS network.
South Orange Public Library

Families can attend a virtual resource event around autism planned with Orange Special Education Advisory Council on Apr. 21. It is from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Orange Public Schools

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission mobile unit to be stationed on Apr. 20-21 in Nutley. Services are available from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at 44 Park Ave. on Apr. 20. Appointments for registration renewal and replacement title accepted online. Disability placards and license plate returns do not require appointment. The unit will be located at Monsignor Owens Field Parking Lot, 75 Park Ave. on Apr. 21 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for free inspections Appointments not required. Bring your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of N.J. insurance. Vehicles can be inspected up to two months before inspection is due.
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Nutley Township

Nutley library’s book sale is from Apr. 22-25. Nutley library cardholders can attend a preview sale on Apr. 22 from 4-7 p.m. It is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Apr. 23 and until 4 p.m. on Apr. 24-25.
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Nutley Public Library

Free pancake breakfast for youth planned at Newark library on Apr. 18 in the Main Branch. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be guest readers, activities, and giveaways. Registration is required.
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Newark Public Library

LGBTQ+ book club meeting for adults planned by Newark library on Apr. 22 in the Main Branch. Members will discuss “How We Fight for Our Lives” by Saeed Jones at 6 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library

Children ages 5-12 can attend a roller skate camp at Branch Brook Park in Newark, scheduled for Aug. 17-21 and Aug. 24-28. It includes skate rentals, lunch and snacks, arts and crafts, and more. Registration deadline is Aug. 3. Register online or by emailing summerrollercamp@gmail.com
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Branch Brook Park Alliance

Youth ages 10-18 can attend a boxing basics class at Montclair library on Apr. 22 in the Main Branch. It is from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Montclair Public Library

“Bob Ross Style Painting Class” planned at Lackawanna Station on Apr. 22 in Montclair. It is from 6-9 p.m. Registration is required. Enrollment is $100.
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Lackawanna Station

“Earth Day Happy Hour” planned at Lackawanna Station on Apr. 22 in Montclair. It is from 5-8 p.m. Tehre will be music and activities.
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Lackawanna Station

Veterans and their families can apply to Montclair YMCA’s 12-week support program, scheduled to start Apr. 22. It provides free access to YMCA’s programs and to its wellness platform. Active military and honorably discharged veterans qualify. Orientation is Apr. 22 from 12-1 p.m. Registration is required.
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YMCA of Montclair

REGIONAL NEWS

People living in Essex, Union, and Hudson counties can attend a housing resource fair with Greater Newark Health Care Coalition on Apr. 23 in Newark. It begins at 12 p.m. at 2 Grafton Ave. It is open to recipients of NJ Family Care and Medicaid. Food provided. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
Greater Newark Health Care Coalition

People can learn about e-bike law updates with NJ Bike and Walk Coalition during a webinar on Apr. 23. It is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. There will be information about new regulations, enforcement, and safe riding practices. Free admission. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
NJ Bike and Walk Coalition

New Jersey joined 23 states in a lawsuit against the federal administration over President Donald Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in ballot voting. The order directs the U.S. Postal Service to send mail ballots to a pre-authorized list of voters, and threatens states and elections officials with criminal prosecution and loss of federal funding if they do not comply. That order violates the U.S. Constitution, which grants states with the primary authority to administer elections, the lawsuit says. The suit also argues that the executive order would require states to flout their own voter roll procedures, vote-by-mail systems, and voter registration laws. The lawsuit was filed on Apr. 3 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
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