Essex County Daily Buzz: Mar. 11, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

People can attend a virtual information session discussing doula support and neurodivergence with Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ on Mar. 18. It is from 6-8 p.m. It will discuss communication, sensory needs, and practical strategies for affirming care. Free admission.
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Partnership for Children of Essex

Children and youth in grades pre-K-12 can submit projects to Essex County Environmental Center’s “gARTbage Art Contest” through Apr. 8. Participants are required to create art from single-use plastic garbage. Team or individual projects are accepted. Prizes will be awarded. Register by Apr. 8. Drop projects off at the Center on Apr. 11 between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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Essex County Environmental Center

Flowers purchased through Essex County 4-H’s “Flower Power Fundraiser” will benefit 4-H youth scholarships. Purchases must be made by May 15.
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Essex County 4-H

DIY stained glass for youth planned at Glen Ridge library on Mar. 18. It begins at 5 p.m. Registration and library card required.
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Glen Ridge Public Library

Record club meeting planned with Glen Ridge recreation on Mar. 18. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Station. Participants will discuss “I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You” by Aretha Franklin. Free admission.
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Glen Ridge Borough

East Orange Chamber of Commerce meeting planned on Mar. 18 at East Orange library. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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East Orange Public Library

Bloomfield school board appointed Joseph Fleres to district superintendent. Fleres is the school district’s current assistant superintendent and director of curriculum. He will begin on Jul. 1 following Salvatore Goncalves’s retirement.
Bloomfield Public Schools

Story time for ages 3-8 planned at Belleville library on Mar. 18. It is from 4-4:45 p.m. Registration is required. Free admission.
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Belleville Public Library

West Orange Arts Council’s art exhibition “The Power of HER” is on display through Mar. 31. Art celebrates Women’s History Month. Gallery hours are Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Free admission.
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West Orange Arts Council

South Orange Downtown’s board of directors will meet virtually on Mar. 18. It begins at 8:30 a.m. and will discuss community initiatives and upcoming events. Open to the public.
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South Orange Downtown

Teen library advocate meeting planned with South Orange library on Mar. 18. It is from 4-5 p.m. at the Baird Community Center. South Orange youth can apply online to be a teen library advocate. Registration is required.
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South Orange Public Library

South Orange and Maplewood’s “Unsung Sheroes” awards is scheduled for Mar. 18. It is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club, 305 N. Ridgewood Rd. in South Orange. There will be food, a cash bar, and reception. Free admission. Registration is required.
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South Orange Downtown

“Parenting During Challenging Times” session planned with Orange public schools on Mar. 18. Parents, guardians, and caregivers can attend the session to learn about ways to navigate the school system, community safety, and financial costs. It begins at 6 p.m. at 451 Lincoln Ave. Registration is required. Childcare support available. Free admission.
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Orange Public Schools

Nutley’s “Women’s Open Mic Night” is scheduled for Mar. 26. It is from 6-9 p.m. at The Old Canal Inn, 2 E. Passaic Ave. Free admission. Reservations can be made by calling 973-284-1272.
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Nutley Township

Nutley youth in grades K-6 can attend the recreation department’s spring break camp, scheduled for Mar. 30 to Apr. 2. It is from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the recreation building. Enrollment is $225 per child. Deadline to register is Mar. 26.
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Nutley Township

Nutley residents can register for the recreation department’s spring exercise programs, scheduled to start in April. The “Rise and Shine,” “Morning Grind,” “Yoga for Life,” and “Movement, Mobility, and Stability” programs meet in the mornings at the recreation building. Registration available online.
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Nutley Township

Seventh precinct community meeting planned with Newark police on Mar. 16. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Igelsia de Dios Pentecostal Sinai, 291 Park Ave. Attendees can share concerns and ask questions.
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Newark Public Safety

REGIONAL NEWS

More than 1,000 people protested against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s purchase of a Roxbury warehouse on Feb. 28 along Route 46. The 470,000-square-foot warehouse at 1879 Route 46 will be used as an immigrant processing center, marking the third detention facility for migrants in N.J. The other two are privately-owned jails in Elizabeth and Newark. The warehouse’s current owner, Dalfen Industrial, made the sale despite township and community opposition. Roxbury town officials said it offered Dalfen Industrial tax breaks to redevelop the property as a way to avoid the sale. Council members say an ICE facility will strain sewer and water lines, and place more burden on fire, police, and EMS personnel. Roxbury town officials said they plan to challenge the purchase in court in an attempt to halt its development.
New Jersey Monitor

Nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals can attend a webinar discussing perinatal hepatitis C and syphilis management on Mar. 18. It is from 12-1 p.m. and is led by Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ. Attendees will learn about current clinical guidance and strategies to improve care coordination. Registration is required. Free admission.Add to 📅.
Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ

Social workers and health professionals can attend a webinar on trauma planned with Rutgers on Mar. 18. It is from 1-4 p.m. Attendees will learn about ways to assess and identify signs of trauma and burnout among their staff. There will also be information for self-care tools. CE credit available. Free admission. Registration is required.Add to 📅.
Rutgers University