Essex County Daily Buzz: Oct. 29, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

“Planning Your Financial Future: Foundations of Investing” planned at Montclair library on Nov. 3 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. Free admission. Registration required.
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Montclair Public Library

Community meeting with Montclair Deputy Mayor and Councilor-At-Large Susan Shin Andersen planned Nov. 5 at Montclair library’s Main Branch. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. It will discuss town updates, initiatives, and issues.
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Montclair Township

Fundraiser benefitting Montclair Art Museum planned on Nov. 6. There will be an auction, beverages, and more. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Montclair Art Museum

Comedy show planned at Montclair Book Center on Nov. 7 in Montclair. It is from 8-9:30 p.m. at 221 Glenridge Ave. Tickets are $20.
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Montclair Book Center

Utility assistance for Newark residents planned on Nov. 2. and Nov. 4. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Good Neighbor Baptist Church on Nov. 2. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vincent Lombardi Community Center on Nov. 4. There will be community organizations and utility assistance providers sharing information about relevant programs. A list of required documents is available online.
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Newark City

FAFSA workshop planned at Rutgers-Newark on Nov. 5. It is from 5-8 p.m. There will be application assistance, financial aid experts, and childcare for children ages 5+. Registration is required by Oct. 30.
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Rutgers University

“Laptops 4 Learning” fundraiser planned with Essex County College on Nov. 5 in Newark. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at Smith Hall Art Gallery. Tickets are $50. Proceeds will be used to purchase new laptops for students.
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Essex County College

Story time with author Francesca Andre planned on Nov. 6 at Newark library’s Main Branch. It begins at 4 p.m. and will include stories from “From Cocoon to Wings” and “A Very Impatient Caterpillar.” Registration is not required.
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Newark Public Library

Fraud awareness workshop and bingo planned with Ironbound Community Corporation on Nov. 7 in Newark. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 432 Lafayette St. Attendees will learn how to recognize scams, avoid fraud, and protect their personal information and finances. Gift card prizes available. Breakfast provided. Registration is required.
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Ironbound Community Corporation

Newark’s Cathedral House will be demolished to make way for a park and truck parking area, which is part of NJPAC’s $300 million construction project. Demolition will take place within the next two months. All approvals have been issued by the city, according to NJPAC’s executive vice president for real estate and capital projects, Timothy Lizura.
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South Orange residents can meet with council members on Nov. 5 to ask questions and share ideas. It is from 6-7 p.m. at the Baird Cafe, 5 Mead St.
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South Orange Village

Free studio tour of South Orange-Maplewood artists planned on Nov. 7-8. There will be more than 100 artists exhibiting work from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout Maplewood and South Orange. A map of studios is available online.
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South Orange and Maplewood Artists Studio Tour

Paint and sip for youth planned at East Orange library on Nov. 5. It begins at 6 p.m. Fruit juice provided. Registration is not required.
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East Orange Public Library

Citywide clean-up planned on Nov. 7 in East Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants meet at 9 a.m. at 44 City Hall Plaza. There will be free cleaning supplies, gloves, and trash bags, free t-shirts, and free breakfast. Registration is required.
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East Orange City

“Music, Magic, and Puppets” interactive program for families planned at Glen Ridge library on Nov. 7. It begins at 10:30 a.m. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Literacy and career readiness program registration for youth ages 10-14 planned on Nov. 5-6 at Irvington library. It is from 12-5 p.m. Pizza giveaway from 12-1 p.m.
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Irvington Public Library

Maplewood residents can shred paper items on Nov. 7. It is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the public works recycling center. Photo ID and proof of residency required.
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Maplewood Township

Drop-in fiber arts group meeting for adults planned at Maplewood library on Nov. 7 at the Main Branch. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Maplewood Public Library.

“Don’t Tell Comedy” show planned on Nov. 7 in Maplewood. It is for ages 21+. Show begins at 8 p.m. Location available day of show. Tickets available online for purchase. BYOB.
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Don’t Tell Comedy

College scholarship workshop planned at Belleville library on Nov. 2. It begins at 5:30 p.m. and will discuss financial aid resources. Registration not required.
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Belleville Public Library

REGIONAL NEWS

Rep. LaMonica McIver requested a rehearing of her criminal case before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The request comes after the appeals court dismissed McIver’s attempt to have criminal charges against her dismissed. McIver has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing her of assaulting and interfering with immigration officers outside of Newark’s Delaney Hall in May. That day, McIver, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and Reps. Rob Menendez and Bonnie Watson Coleman were trying to gain access to Delaney Hall to conduct an oversight inspection. A federal grand jury then indicted, or formally accused, McIver for assaulting, resisting, impeding, and interfering with federal officers, according to court documents. McIver faces up to 17 years in prison if convicted.
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