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LOCAL NEWS
Essex County Daily Buzz: Apr. 20, 2026
April 20, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Essex County for Apr. 20, 2026.
Belleville Daily Buzz: Apr. 20, 2026
April 20, 2026
News, events, and civic info for Belleville for Apr. 20, 2026.
Derailed freight train in North Bergen did not leak hazardous material, city officials clarified
April 20, 2026
From Gothamist.
Analilia Mejia won special general election for NJ-11
April 20, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
ICC to host expungement clinic Apr. 28
April 20, 2026
From Ironbound Community Corporation.
Essex County Environmental Commission to discuss stormwater utilities during roundtable Apr. 30
April 20, 2026
From Essex County Environmental Commission.
FOOD PANTRIES OPEN THIS WEEK
Food pantries in East Essex County: Nov. 8-Nov. 14
November 7, 2025
Here are food distributions happening in East Essex County this week.
REGIONAL NEWS
Derailed freight train in North Bergen did not leak hazardous material, city officials clarified
April 20, 2026
From Gothamist.
Analilia Mejia won special general election for NJ-11
April 20, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
Union County’s prosecutor’s office is investigating Apr. 11 mass shooting
April 16, 2026
From The Guardian.
N.J. sues federal administration over executive order to restrict mail-in voting
April 15, 2026
From NJ Advance Media.
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Illustration of the U.S. House chamber with lawmakers talking in small groups with a dashed, empty human silhouette on the floor showing a vacancy.
How New Jersey fills congressional vacancies
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January 27, 2026
Here is the process for filling vacancies in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in New Jersey.
An aerial view, hand-drawn watercolor and ink illustration of a suburban neighborhood centers on a large building labeled "CITY HALL." On the roof of the city hall is an oversized, round yellow button with the word "RECALL" in bold black letters. Surrounding the municipal building are streets, houses, trees, and small cars in sepia and green tones.
How to recall elected officials in New Jersey
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December 11, 2025
Learn about the rules, timelines, and requirements for removing elected officials from office before their terms ends in New Jersey.
FIND LOCAL AID AND RESOURCES
ICC to host expungement clinic Apr. 28
April 20, 2026
From Ironbound Community Corporation.
“Transition Fair” for students with disabilities planned with Belleville public schools Apr. 24
April 20, 2026
From Belleville Public Schools.
Nutley’s electronics recycling event is Apr. 25
April 20, 2026
From Nutley Township.
East Orange to host vaccination clinic for pets Apr. 25
April 20, 2026
From East Orange City.
Essex County representatives to answer employment questions Apr. 27 in Irvington
April 20, 2026
From Irvington Public Library.
Montclair residents can shred paper items for free Apr. 25
April 20, 2026
From Montclair Township.

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