Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jun. 1, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Belleville public schools is hiring a secretary. Spanish-speaking preferred. It is a 10-month position. Applications are available online.
Belleville Public Schools
People can learn about herb gardens on Jun. 6 at Nutley library. It begins at 2 p.m. There will be a hands-on workshop for starting and maintaining an herb garden. Registration is not required.
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Nutley Public Library
Vintage toy and memorabilia show planned at Brookdale Reformed Church on Jun. 6. It is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
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Brookdale Reformed Church
Centennial Block Party planned with Montclair YMCA on Jun. 7. It is from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 26 Park St. There will be arts and crafts, games, sensory-friendly activities, and more. Free admission.
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YMCA of Montclair
Broadway meet-up with Latinos of Montclair planned on Jun. 7 in New York. Attendees will see “Mexodus” at 3 p.m. at Daryl Roth Theater. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Latinos of Montclair
Drop-in mental health session for adults ages 20-30 planned with Mental Health Association on Jun. 8 in Montclair. It is from 5-6 p.m. and will meet Mondays through Jul. 27 at 33 S. Fullerton Ave. Attendees will share experiences and provide support to each other. RSVP by emailing Akoenig@mhainspire.org or AMastrangelo@mhainspire.org.
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Mental Health Association
Free movie screening of “But I’m A Cheerleader” planned at Montclair library on Jun. 8 in the Main Branch. It begins at 6 p.m. Snacks and drinks provided. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Montclair Public Library
Houss Freya is hiring a part-time apothecary advisor. Applications are available online.
Houss Freya
Backpack giveaway and resources for families planned with Essex County on Jun. 5 in East Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 S. Clinton St. First 500 registered attendees will receive free school supplies. Registration is available online.
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Essex County
Newark Pride seeks vendors for its festival, scheduled for Jul. 13-19. Applications are due Jun. 19.
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Newark Pride Inc.
Bonsai show planned at Essex County Environmental Center on Jun. 6 in Roseland. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is not required. Free admission.
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Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County’s Riker Hill Art Park will display artwork during an open house on Jun. 6-7 in Livingston. Attendees can view artwork by artists-in-residence from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
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Essex County Parks
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey’s primary election for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives is Jun. 2. Polling locations are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can also return mail ballots to their county board of elections office or at a secure ballot drop box location until 8 p.m. on Jun. 2. Polling and drop box locations are available online. The general election is Nov. 3. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Division of Elections
