Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Feb. 27, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Belleville library plans anime and manga club meeting for children age 10+ on Feb. 29. The meeting is from 3-5 p.m. Participants will watch anime, discuss manga, take quizzes, and play games together. Preregistration is required. Add to 📅.
Belleville Public Library
Belleville library to host “Pre-K Leap Day Story Time” on Feb. 29. The event, scheduled from 4-4:30 p.m., will feature a story and a related craft project for children ages 3-5. Add to 📅.
Belleville Public Library
New Jersey Citizen Action to host a free, virtual “First-Time Homebuyer Seminar” on Feb. 29. The event, scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will provide information on the home-buying process, affordable mortgage programs, fair housing, and avoiding predatory lending. Preregistration is required and can be completed online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action
New Jersey Education Department is accepting “Climate Change Education” grant applications from local educational agencies through Feb. 29. Applicants must apply with their municipality or community non-profit organization. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Education
National Youth Science Academy is accepting applications for its 2024 camp program through Feb. 29. Family members and educators can nominate students in grades 11 and 12 for the residential science program. Applications available online. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Department of Education
Regional news
Eligible New Jersey residents facing housing emergencies due to a temporary financial crisis may receive aid from the NJ SMART Program. The program offers a grant of up to $5,000 to support overdue rent, mortgage, or property tax payments. Eligibility requirements available online.
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
