Essex County Daily Buzz: Sep. 10, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Volunteer information session planned virtually with CASA Essex County, a social service organization for local youth, on Sep. 18. It begins at 12 p.m. and will discuss ways to volunteer. Registration is available online.
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CASA Essex County

“BARKtoberfest” pet adoption event and market planned with Turtle Back Zoo on Sep. 19 in West Orange. Attendees can adopt dogs and cats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Berson Family Center. There will also be a pet costume contest, vendors, and food trucks. Free admission.
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Turtle Back Zoo

West Orange Arts Council seeks volunteers for its board and committees. Committee positions include programming, fundraising, hospitality, membership, marketing, and social media. Applications accepted online.
West Orange Arts Council

South Orange seniors ages 55+ can meet with Mayor Sheena Collum on Sep. 17. The event is from 12-2 p.m. at The Baird Community Center. Bagels, coffee, and tea provided.
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South Orange Village

South Orange’s Community Day is scheduled for Sep. 19. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Meadowland Park. There will be live music, family activities, and opportunities to meet with municipal departments and elected officials.
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South Orange Village

Four candidates running for South Orange-Maplewood school board will participate in a forum with Hilton Neighborhood Association on Sep. 17. Candidates are Patricia Azeez, Liz Callahan, Kevin Diaz, and Will Meyer. There are three open board seats. The forum begins at 7:30 p.m. at DeHart Community Center. People can submit questions for candidates by Sep. 13 by emailing hna.maplewood@gmail.com.
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Hilton Neighborhood Association

Opening reception of unveiled26, an art exhibit featuring work by artists from South Orange and Maplewood, on Sep. 17 at SOPAC. It is from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit will be on view through Nov. 8.
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South Orange Performing Arts Center

Maplewood residents can meet with Township Committee members on Sep. 19 to ask questions and share ideas. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Irvington Avenue and Parker Avenue.
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Maplewood Township

“Robert J. Miller Oysterfest” fundraiser is scheduled for Sep. 19 in Maplewood. It raises funds to support melanoma research. It is from 6-10 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd. There will be an oyster and raw bar, live music, and more. Attendees must be 21+. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair Local

Maplewood residents can drop off bulk trash items the public works recycling center on Sep. 19. Items are accepted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maplewood Township

“Dance Court Thursdays” planned with University of Orange on Sep. 17. It is from 6-8 p.m. at Central Playground in Orange. Registration is required. Free admission.
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University of Orange

STEM lab kickoff planned at Newark library on Sep. 12 in the Main Branch. It is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program meets over five weeks and is designed for ages 10-15. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Newark Public Library

Board game meet-up for adults planned at Newark library on Sep. 17 in the Main Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library

Resource distribution planned with Greater Essex Counseling Services on Sep. 18 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23 Branford Pl. There will be free food, health screenings, information about housing and treatment, haircuts, and more.
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Greater Essex Counseling Services

Newark Porchfest is scheduled for Sep. 19 at Forest Hill. Event starts at Branch Brook Park. There will be food trucks, children’s events, and more than 30 musical performances.
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Newark Porch Fest

LEGO session for Nutley library cardholders in grades K-5 scheduled to start Sep. 17. It meets monthly though Dec. 17 at 3:45 p.m. at the library. Registration is required.
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Nutley Public Library

Nutley’s “America 250” open mic night talent show is scheduled for Sep. 19. It is from 6:30-8 p.m. at Town Hall Plaza. Fireworks will follow. Performers can register online.
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Nutley Township

Guided tour of the Crane House and Historic YWCA planned with Montclair History Center on Sep. 19. Tours start at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. at 110 Orange Rd. Visitors can write letters to the future and decorate envelopes that will be sealed and buried at the James Howe House in collaboration with the Montclair Community Time Capsule. Free admission.
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Montclair History Center

Book sale and community yard sale fundraiser benefitting Montclair library’s Bellevue Branch planned Sep. 19. It is from 12-5 p.m. at the library plaza.
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Friends of the Bellevue Avenue Library

Montclair’s Church Street will close to traffic from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sep. 18-20. The road will become a pedestrian walkway, as part of the township’s pedestrianization project.
Montclair Center.

Bloomfield is hiring a part-time or full-time plumbing subcode official. Applicants must have a valid license and plumbing inspector license, among others. Applications and a complete list of requirements are available online.
Bloomfield Township

Wax in the Stacks Record Club meeting planned at Bloomfield library on Sep. 14. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Attendees share and listen to records together. Register by emailing alex.russo@bloomfield.bccls.org or calling 973-566-6200 ext. 215.
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Bloomfield Public Library

“Member Mixer” planned with Women’s Club of Glen Ridge on Sep. 17. It begins at 7 p.m. at 219 Ridgewood Ave. There will be opportunities to learn about the board, hear updates, and more. Free admission. Registration is required.
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Women’s Club of Glen Ridge

REGIONAL NEWS

New Jersey is allocating an additional $16 million to support the state’s 988 suicide prevention system, which includes opening five crisis stabilization centers across N.J. The additional funding comes after the state Department of Human Services found that crisis response programs will cost $71.4 million over 12 months, which is nearly triple the amount approved in the state’s 2026-27 budget signed in June. Crisis stabilization centers are meant to connect people to trained counselors and other forms of aid. Officials plan to open facilities in Bergen, Camden, Essex, Monmouth, and Morris counties.
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