Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 3, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Hiring event with Belleville public schools planned on Nov. 10. It is from 2-4 p.m. at Belleville Middle School. Open positions are substitute teachers, lunch aides, and paraprofessionals. Listings are posted online.
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Belleville Public Schools
Belleville recently opened its municipal parking lot. It is located at the corner of Tappan and Washington Avenues.
Belleville Township
Auditions for Nutley Little Theater’s stage production of “Rabbit Hole” are scheduled on Nov. 15-16. Auditions begin at 6 p.m. at 47 Erie Pl. Audition forms available online.
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Nutley Little Theater
“Parents Night Out” child drop-off event planned at Universal Martial Arts on Nov. 14 in Bloomfield. It is from 6-9 p.m. at 48 Washington St. There will be games, activities, and snacks. Fees listed upon registration.
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Universal Martial Arts Bloomfield
“Planning Your Financial Future: Retirement By Design” planned at Montclair library on Nov. 10 in the Main Branch. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. Free admission. Registration required.
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Montclair Public Library
Adults can attend character and TV commercial classes at N.J. School of Dramatic Arts in Montclair, scheduled to start Nov. 19. Both courses are held at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Registration is available online.
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New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center is hiring a part-time associate and sales and events coordinator. Applications available online.
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
Essex County residents ages 60+ or with disabilities can request free transportation through the county. Essex County Community Transportation provides travel to medical appointments, grocery stores, community programs, and more. People must schedule rides at least two days in advance by calling 973-737-7200.
Urban League of Essex County
“Skills Day for Perinatal Visiting Nurses” planned with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Nov. 10 in Secaucus. It is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 150 Meadowlands Parkway. The program will review ways to conduct home visits for birthing parents newborns, including maternal and newborn assessment, infant feeding challenges, emergencies, and community resources and referrals. Enrollment is $125. Tickets are available online. Scholarships can be requested by email.
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Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ
Essex County seniors can complete an online needs assessment. Responses will inform future county senior service programs.
Essex County
Essex County seniors and residents with disabilities can access free guidance on Medicare options through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program. People can contact SHIP by calling 973-637-1717.
Nutley Township
REGIONAL NEWS
New Jersey residents can enroll in the state’s health insurance marketplace, Get Covered NJ, through Jan. 31. Get Covered NJ provides health insurance to people who are not insured through an employer or through Medicaid and Medicare. Healthcare plans under Get Covered NJ cover preventive services, emergency services, prescription drugs, prenatal and pediatric care, and more. Enrollment is available online. Add to 📅.
Get Covered NJ
New Jersey students in grades 6-8 can register for Rutgers’ 4-H Model United Nations beginner-level program, scheduled to start Nov. 16. It meets Mondays at 7 p.m. on Zoom through Jan. 11. Registration deadline is Nov. 9. Add to 📅.
Essex County 4-H
Farmers Market Symposium planned virtually with NJ Food Democracy Collaborative on Nov. 11. It is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will discuss ways to strengthen farmers markets, collaborate around food access, and explore market models across the state. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
NJ Food Democracy Collaborative
