Essex County Daily Buzz: Jun. 15, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Essex County Parks is hiring for a part-time receptionist. Full job description is available online. Applications should be sent to jdonofrio@parks.essexcountynj.org.
Essex County Parks

“Kitchen Gardens” program planned for all ages with Essex County Environmental Center on Jun. 20 in Roseland. Attendees will learn how to start and maintain a kitchen herb garden. Each attendee will leave with a potted starter garden. The program is from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is available online.
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Essex County Environmental Center

Kick-off summer reading party planned at Belleville library on Jun. 20. It is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. People can participate in the summer reading challenge online.
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Belleville Public Library

Bloomfield residents can submit photos to the township’s spring photography contest until Jun. 22. Submissions must include photos of Bloomfield parks. Prize is a $25 gift card.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

Bloomfield Animal Shelter seeks fosters to take in adult cats, kittens, and dogs. Interested applicants can email Bloomfield Animal Shelter at fosterforbas@gmail.com.
Bloomfield Animal Shelter

Bloomfield residents can submit photos to the township’s spring photography contest until Jun. 22. Submissions must include photos of Bloomfield parks. Prize is a $25 gift card.
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Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

Bloomfield Animal Shelter seeks fosters to take in adult cats, kittens, and dogs. Interested applicants can email Bloomfield Animal Shelter at fosterforbas@gmail.com.
Bloomfield Animal Shelter

Irvington library’s 2026 summer reading program starts on Jun. 22. Children in preschool to 5th grade can participate and earn prizes after reading a certain number of books. All participants will be entered into a raffle to win an e-reader.
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Irvington Public Library

Concert with Maplewood Swing Band planned with Hilton Neighborhood Association on Jun. 17. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Springfield Avenue Gazebo, 1688 Springfield Ave.
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Hilton Neighborhood Association

“Songs of Resilience: Benefit Concert for Immigrant Aid and Defense” planned with Protestra on Jun. 20 in Maplewood. It is from 7-9 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church. Proceeds will benefit detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark. Tickets are available online for purhcase.
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Protestra

Virtual “Affordable Energy Town Hall” planned with SOMA Action on Jun. 17. The event will discus energy policy and transitioning to renewable energy methods with Assemblyman Chigozie Onyema and policy expert Alex Ambrose from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Registration is available online.
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SOMA Action

“Montclair Make Music Day” is scheduled for Jun. 21, It is an all-day event at different locations throughout the township.
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Montclair Make Music Day

Film screening of “The Wedding Banquet” planned at Montclair library on Jun. 22 at Main Branch. It begins at 6 p.m. Popcorn provided. Panel will follow with Ruth Roe from AAPI-NJ and Fairleigh Dickinson University professor Cordelia Siporin. Registration required. Free admission.
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Montclair Public Library

Montclair Mutual Aid seeks donations of air conditioners through Jun. 26. Drop-off location is 1 Pine St. Items will be distributed to local residents without air conditioning.
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Montclair Mutual Aid

People can watch the World Cup tournaments at Newark Museum of Art through Jul. 19. Free with general admission.
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Newark Museum of Art

Essex County residents can apply for Newark Water Coalition’s free OSHA training with New Labor starting Jun. 20. The training will meet over four days with 40 hours of instruction. Registration is available by emailing nwc@newarkwatercoalition.org
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Newark Water Coalition

Comedy show with queer comics planned at Newark Culture Club on Jun. 20. It is from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at 563 Broad St. Tickets are available online for purchase.
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Newark Culture Club

Digital literacy drop-in for adults planned with Newark library through Aug. 26 in the Main Branch. It is available Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Topics include computer basics, social media use, texting and emailing, and more. Free admission. Registration is required. Newark residency not required.
Newark Public Library

“Kingsland Manor Historical House Tour” planned with Nutley on Jun. 21. It is from 1-4 p.m. at 3 Kingsland St.
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Nutley Township

REGIONAL NEWS

New Jersey residents and visitors can collect pins at historical sites around the state as part of Revolution NJ’s history pinned program. Visitors to five historical sites around New Jersey can collect one of five pins designed by a local artist at each historical site until Oct. 30. The full list of sites is available online.
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