Essex County Daily Buzz: Jul. 29, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Bloomfield is hiring a part-time OPRA records clerk. Applications close Jul. 31.
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Bloomfield Township

Bloomfield police will conduct DWI sobriety tests on Bloomfield Avenue on Jul. 31. Bloomfield Avenue statistics show a disproportionate number of drunk driving incidents, according to Bloomfield police.
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“First Year College Success Workshop” planned at East Orange library on Aug. 8. Attendees will learn about ways to prepare for the first year of college. Registration is required by Jul. 30.
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East Orange Public Library

“Plan A Profitable Yard Sale” webinar planned with Glen Ridge library on Aug. 5. It is from 1-2 p.m. It includes information about what to sell, pricing, and more. People who can’t attend the live event can register for a recording. Library card not required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Caprese stuffed avocado and summer roll cooking class for youth planned virtually with Glen Ridge library on Aug. 5. It begins at 7:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Maplewood library is hiring a youth services department head. Application deadline is Aug. 7.
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Maplewood Public Library

Community meeting reexamining Montclair’s master plan report planned on Aug. 5. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Montclair library’s Bellevue Branch. Led by Montclair planning board.
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Montclair Township

Montclair recently launched an Opioid Response Street Team, an initiative meant to expand outreach, overdose response, harm reduction, and recovery services. It is led by Montclair health department, Montclair Ambulance Unit, and Essex Health and Wellness Recovery Center. The outreach team is available every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TAPinto Montclair

Free Pride-themed paint and sip planned with Out Montclair on Aug. 5. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Porta Montclair, 499 Bloomfield Ave. Attendees must be ages 21+. Registration is required online or by emailing bookings@thehappybrushartstudio.com.
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Out Montclair

Movie screening of “Sing 2” planned with Montclair Film on Aug. 5 and Aug. 8. This screening is part of Montclair Film’s Bellevue Summer Blockbusters series. It begins at 11 a.m. at The Bellevue Theater, 260 Bellevue Ave. Tickets are $12 and available online for purchase.
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Montclair Film

Human Needs Food Pantry seeks sponsors for its annual backpack giveaway. Monetary donations accepted online.
Human Needs Food Pantry

People ages 8-14 can register for Montclair YMCA’s volleyball camp, scheduled for Aug. 17-28. It meets weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is available online.
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YMCA of Montclair

Community meeting reexamining Montclair’s master plan report planned on Aug. 5. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Montclair library’s Bellevue Branch. Led by Montclair planning board.
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Montclair Township

Montclair recently launched an Opioid Response Street Team, an initiative meant to expand outreach, overdose response, harm reduction, and recovery services. It is led by Montclair health department, Montclair Ambulance Unit, and Essex Health and Wellness Recovery Center. The outreach team is available every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TAPinto Montclair

Free Pride-themed paint and sip planned with Out Montclair on Aug. 5. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Porta Montclair, 499 Bloomfield Ave. Attendees must be ages 21+. Registration is required online or by emailing bookings@thehappybrushartstudio.com.
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Out Montclair

Movie screening of “Sing 2” planned with Montclair Film on Aug. 5 and Aug. 8. This screening is part of Montclair Film’s Bellevue Summer Blockbusters series. It begins at 11 a.m. at The Bellevue Theater, 260 Bellevue Ave. Tickets are $12 and available online for purchase.
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Montclair Film

Human Needs Food Pantry seeks sponsors for its annual backpack giveaway. Monetary donations accepted online.
Human Needs Food Pantry

People ages 8-14 can register for Montclair YMCA’s volleyball camp, scheduled for Aug. 17-28. It meets weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is available online.
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YMCA of Montclair

Newark youth can attend a free college readiness program starting Aug. 5 at Newark library’s North End Branch. It meets weekly through Aug. 26. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library

“Grito Libertario” celebrating Ecuadorian independence planned with the N.J. Hispanic Research and Information Center on Aug. 5 in Newark. It begins at 5 p.m. at Newark library’s Main Branch. There will be a conference and art. Free admission.
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New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center

Eligible Newark businesses can apply for Newark Alliance’s Small Business Support Pilot Program through Aug. 12. It provides grants to businesses with 20 employees or less that are located in Newark’s downtown. Applications and guidelines are available online.
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Newark Alliance

“Zapatista Stories For Dreaming An-Other World” planned with University of Orange on Aug. 6 in Orange. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The HUUB, 35-47 Cleveland St. It will also discuss a history and ideas of the Zapatista movement. Registration is required.
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University of Orange

South Orange police’s senior dispatcher Ken Greene retired after 29 years of work. Greene was a part of the South Orange Rescue Squad as well.
South Orange Village

Able Baker recently opened in South Orange at 209 Valley St. It is open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
South Orange Downtown

West Orange Arts Council seeks performers for its AMP’d in the Valley performance series, scheduled every third Wednesday through September. Performers can apply online.
West Orange Arts Council

REGIONAL NEWS

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a $60.7 billion annual spending bill for the 2027 fiscal year. It includes full pension and school formula funding, expanded Child Tax Credit, and increased funding for residents at risk of deportation or detention.
State of New Jersey