Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for May. 4, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Belleville declared a state of emergency and closed all public schools on May 4 after a 12-alarm fire at 347 Cortlandt St., where a mattress warehouse is located. No injuries or deaths were reported, according to Belleville Mayor Michael Melham. The fire is contained as of May 4, but township buildings are without power. PSE&G is addressing the power outage and NJ Department of Transportation is assisting with road closures, Melham said.
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Belleville youth can make free Mother’s Day bouquets with Belleville recreation on May 9. It is from 9-11 a.m. or until supplies last at School #7. One bouquet per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult with valid ID and Belleville address.
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Belleville Recreation Department
Rock painting planned with Belleville’s Green Team on May 9. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Community Pocket Park. Painted rocks will be displayed in the garden. Supplies provided. Open to all ages.
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Belleville Township
Author talk with Marjan Kamali planned virtually with Nutley library. Kamali will discuss “The Lion Women of Tehran” at 7 p.m. Registration is required.
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Nutley Public Library
Stage production of one-act plays planned with NJ School of Dramatic Arts on May 8-9 in Montclair. It begins at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Tickets are available online for purchase. Proceeds benefit NJSDA.
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New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts
Bellevue Theatre’s 104th birthday celebration is on May 9 in Montclair. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at 260 Bellevue Ave. Classic films will play throughout, and there will be face painting, kids’ art, and a photo booth. A ticket for one film includes all activities.
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Montclair Film
Panel discussion and film screening celebrating AAPI trailblazers in honor of AAPI Heritage Month with NJPAC on May 11 in Newark. The event begins at 6 p.m. there will also be a poetry reading and screening of documentary “Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority.” Free admission. Register online.
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Isaiah House is hiring a director of development. Applicants must be experienced in fundraising. Position is based in East Orange. Applications are available online.
Isaiah House
Students grades 7-13+ can attend an agriculture career night hosted by Somerset County 4-H Center on May 13 in Bridgewater. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at 310 Milltown Road. Speakers will talk about the future of agriculture. Free admission. Zoom option available. Register online by May 11.
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New Jersey 4-H – Rutgers University
REGIONAL NEWS
First-time homebuyer webinar planned with NJ Citizen Action and Citi Bank on May 5. The webinar begins at 12 p.m. and will provide information on the homebuying process, affordable mortgage programs, and down payment assistance. Registration is required. Free admission.Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action
