Essex County Daily Buzz: Nov. 9, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Washington Street in West Orange is undergoing construction from Liberty Street to Meade Street. It includes new sidewalks, crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, improved signage, and more. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2028.
West Orange Patch

West Orange firefighters will receive $60,000 in federal funding to purchase protective gear. The funds will be available through Sep. 27, 2028.
West Orange Patch

Musical story time for children up to age 6 planned at West Orange library on Nov. 15. It is from 2-2:45 p.m.
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West Orange Public Library

Jewelry sale fundraiser benefitting South Orange library planned on Nov. 14-15. Jewelry pieces will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. at the Baird Center.
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Friends of South Orange Public Library

Solidarity potluck planned with University of Orange on Nov. 16 in Orange. The potluck is from 6-8 p.m. at the HUUB, 35 Cleveland St. There will be a screening of the Thomas Edison Film Festival.
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University of Orange

COVID vaccine clinic planned with Nutley health on Nov. 10. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the health building. People must bring their Medicare card or prescription insurance card. Register online.
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Nutley Township

“Hooked on Books” reading club meeting for children in grades 4-6 planned by Nutley library on Nov. 16. Members will discuss “Dealing with Dragons” by Patricia Wrede from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Nutley Public Library

Nutley-area residents can join the library on a trip to visit Historic Smithville on Dec. 4. Tickets are $65 per person and includes transportation. Bus leaves from Nutley library at 8:30 a.m. Registration is required by Nov. 15.
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Nutley Public Library

Drop-in bilingual tutoring session for children learning in Spanish and English planned on Nov. 16 in Newark library’s Main Branch. It meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration not required.
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Newark Public Library

Montclair Finance Committee will meet on Nov. 12. It is from 7-9 p.m. at the Council Chambers. It will discuss municipal budget planning, property tax revaluation, and township financial outlook. Open to the public.
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Montclair Township

Tribute concert dedicated to Jim Wasko, former Montclair Community Band, planned with MCB on Nov. 15. It begins at 3 p.m. at Buzz Aldrin Middle School. Free admission.
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Montclair Recreation and Cultural Affairs

NiCori Studios and Productions is relocating to Universalist Congregation in Montclair on Nov. 15. It used to be located at Watchung Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield.
NiCori Studios and Productions

Tryouts for Montclair Baseball Softball Club are on Nov. 16. It begins at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Centercourt in Montclair. Designed for children ages 8 and younger and 9 and younger. Registration available online.
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Montclair Baseball Softball Club

Craft and chat planned at Montclair library on Nov. 16 in the Main Branch. it is from 1-3 p.m. Registration is not required. Attendees should bring their own project and supplies.
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Montclair Public Library

Fundraiser concert benefitting Montclair library’s Jazz Library planned on Dec. 5. It begins at 6 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church St. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Seed Artists

Free walking tour of Roosevelt Park planned with Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission on Nov. 14. It begins at 1 p.m. at the corner of Curtiss Place and Ridgewood Road. Registration is not required.
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Maplewood Township

Poetry salon planned with Maplewood arts and culture on Nov. 15. It is from 12-1:30 p.m. at 10 Burnet Ave. Free admission.
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Maplewood Division of Arts and Culture

“The Is The Place” mural was recently installed at 164 Maplewood Ave. in Maplewood. The mural was done by local artist Jocelyn Fine.
Maplewood Village Alliance

Pixel art craft night for ages 7+ planned at Maplewood library on Nov. 16 in the Main Branch. It is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Registration not required.
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Maplewood Public Library

Maplewood’s Record Fair is scheduled for Nov. 15. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 60 Woodland Rd. There will be vinyl records, cassettes, 8 tracks, CDs, and more. Admission is $3 ages 18+, people younger than 18 enter for free.
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Knitting club interest meeting for adults planned at Glen Ridge library on Nov. 16. It is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

East Orange public schools seeks volunteers to join its Early Childhood Advisory Council. A meeting is scheduled for Nov. 12 from 12-1 p.m. at 125 Glenwood Ave. Lunch provided.
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East Orange Public Schools

“Bad Art Night” for youth in grades 8-12 planned at East Orange library on Nov. 16. It is from 3:30-5 p.m. Participants will receive a box of art supplies and attempt to recreate famous artwork. Limited to the first 10 attendees.
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East Orange Public Library

Fermented honey demonstration planned at East Orange Family Success Center on Nov. 16. It begins at 2 p.m. at 132 South Harrison St. Registration required online.
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East Orange Family Success Center

REGIONAL NEWS

A federal judge recently blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to fund immigration enforcement through law enforcement grants, court documents show. New Jersey joined 22 states in the lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s efforts, claiming the U.S. Justice Department lacked authority to impose spending conditions. The judge’s ruling affects the Byrne ​State Crisis Intervention Program and ⁠Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
Reuters