Follow local news and events in Nutley with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 28, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Eleven people will be inducted into the Nutley Hall of Fame on Nov. 4. The event is from 6-10 p.m. at Nanina’s in the Park, 540 Mill St. in Belleville. List of inductees available online. Admission is $50.
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Nutley Township
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.
Montclair Girl
“Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk” planned with Belleville on Nov. 8. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at 538 Union Ave. Registration is required.
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Belleville Township
Belleville public schools is hiring a biology and general science high school teacher. Applications available online until Nov. 7.
Belleville Public Schools
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.
Essex County.
Human Needs Food Pantry expanded its donation hours on Wednesdays. It is open from 6-7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, 11, and 18 at 9 Label St. in Montclair. Accepted items include Thanksgiving and non-perishable food items, fall clothing, diapers, and other essentials.
Human Needs Food Pantry
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
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
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.
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REGIONAL NEWS
There are five new all-terrain wheelchairs at N.J. state parks and historic sites, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Wheelchairs are now available at Island Beach State Park in Ocean County; Liberty State Park in Hudson County; Waterloo Village Historic Site in Warren County; Round Valley Recreation Area in Hunterdon County; and and Parvin State Park in Salem County.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
