LOCAL NEWS
Newark landlords are prohibited from charging tenants broker fees, according to a recently approved ordinance, or local law. Landlords must pay all broker fees and must sign a document stating they will not charge tenants to cover the cost of the fee. Violations result in a fine of up to $1,250 and each improper fee charged to a tenant is a separate violation. The law went into effect on Oct. 14.
Newark City
Prudential Financial is selling two of its three Newark buildings that are underused, according to an announcement from the company. Prudential will instead expand into Newark properties through new mixed-use development. Prudential will remain headquartered in Newark.
Patch Newark
GlassRoots recently opened in Newark at 23 William St. The glassblowing studio is open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TAPinto Newark
Newark Central Planning Board recently approved an application for a developer to build three three-story townhouses at 150-154 Milford Ave. Each townhouse includes a 500-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment with a laundry room and a one-car garage. There are also 1,000-square-foot, two-bedroom units with its own laundry room and a single bathroom
Jersey Digs
A state audit found that Newark public schools failed to complete employee background checks, inflated enrollment numbers for more state aid, and made spending decisions without board approval. According to the report, the school district could have saved $18.7 million over two years if it switched to the state’s health benefits program for public workers; did not perform criminal background checks for 10 employees and did not perform updated background checks for 199 workers; and spent $566,000 to build, equip, and operate a gym used by an average of seven people per day, among other findings. Newark school district spokesman Paul Brubaker said the district is reviewing the report’s recommendations.
TAPinto Newark
Marion P. Thomas Charter School is removed from state probation almost two years sooner than scheduled. New Jersey Department of Education determined that the school carried out a state-required remedial plan and shows progress in academics, classroom instruction, organizational stability, attendance, and school culture.
TAPinto Newark
Free literary reading with N. West Moss and Matthew Thorburn planned with South Orange recreation on Nov. 1. The reading begins at 3 p.m. at Skate House, 5 Mead St. It is part of the Watershed Literary’s reading series.
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South Orange Village
Essex County’s mobile health clinic will be stationed in Bloomfield on Nov. 4. It is from 3-6:30 p.m. at Watsessing Park Community Center. There will be vaccines for children.
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Belleville public schools is hiring a biology and general science high school teacher. Applications available online until Nov. 7.
Belleville Public Schools
Reckitt, the owner of Lysol and Mucinex, announced plans to build a science research and innovation center in Nutley. It will be located at 100 Metro Blvd. on the ON3 campus. Research will be focused on disinfection, microbiology, surface care, laundry care, and personal care. It is expected to open during the first half of 2027.
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