Essex County Daily Buzz: Sep. 24, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Essex County residents can recycle hazardous waste on Oct. 3 in Cedar Grove. Items collected from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 99 W. Bradford Ave. A complete list of accepted items available online.
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Nature photography class for families planned at the Essex County Environmental Center on Oct. 3 in Roseland. It is from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fee is $15 per person. Registration is required.
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Essex County Environmental Center

Belleville residents can share feedback about parking during a community meeting on Sep. 30. It begins at 6:30 p.m. at Belleville Town Hall. Elected officials and Belleville police will discuss parking conditions and planned initiatives.
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Belleville Police Department

Food truck festival and car show planned with Belleville recreation on Oct. 3. It is from 2-9 p.m. at Belleville High School. There will be more than 15 good trucks, a car show, and more. Fireworks are at 8 p.m.
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Belleville Recreation Department

Belleville’s town-wide garage sale is Oct. 3-4. The sale is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Belleville Township

Bollywood dance class for ages 13+ planned with Bloomfield recreation starting Oct. 1. It meets Thursdays through Nov. 5 at Bloomfield Civic Center from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Enrollment is $50.
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Pink Out of the Oranges Breast Cancer Walk planned on Oct. 3 in East Orange. It is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elmwood Park. Registration and fees available online.
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East Orange City

Seniors ages 65+ can receive assistance filing applications to N.J. property tax relief programs on Oct. 1 in Glen Ridge. Assistance is from 2-4 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Station. Representatives will assist with completing the state’s combined application, called PAS-1, that encompasses Senior Freeze, Anchor, and Stay NJ. Government photo ID is required. File by Nov. 2.
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Glen Ridge Borough

Irvington residents can recycle clothing and footwear on Oct. 3. Items are accepted between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Irvington Town Hall. They must be clean, dry, and odorless. Accessories, luggage, stuffed animals, and toys are also accepted.
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A 2020 settlement that ordered a court-supervised monitoring under the settlement between Black Parents Workshop and the South Orange-Maplewood School District ended in August, according to a letter from BPW President James Davis. The settlement sought to address inequitable treatment of Black students within the district, and the 2019 suit cited violations of federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act. Davis’ letter explains that the 2023 Rutgers Equity Audit includes recommendations meant to guide the district’s progress over the course of five years.
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Businesses and non-profits can attend a workshop on how to use Maplewood library’s free business database on Sep. 30. it is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Main Branch. Attendees will learn how to identify sales leads, analyze marketing, build a business plan, and more. Registration is not required.
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Maplewood Public Library

“Isaiah House Family Color Run” planned on Oct. 3 in Maplewood. It begins at 9:30 a.m. at South Mountain Reservation. Funds will support Isaiah House. Registration is required.
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Seton Village Food Truck Festival planned on Oct. 2 in South Orange. It is from 5-9:30 p.m. along Irvington Avenue between Ward Place and Tichenor Avenue. A list of vendors is available online.
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Manhattan Short Film Festival screenings planned at West Orange library from Oct. 1-2 and Oct. 4. There will be 10 short films playing Oct. 1 at 6 p.m., Oct. 2 at 1 p.m., and Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m.
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“Discover Herbalism” planned with Montclair Community Farms on Oct. 1. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at 108 Orange Rd. It will discuss medicinal herbs and wellness. Enrollment is $25. Registration is available online.
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Montclair Community Farms

“Period Party: A Menstruation Celebration” planned with Montclair library on Oct. 3. The event is for ages 7-13 at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The event will focus on joy and reducing stigma around menstruation. Light refreshments will be served. People can join a waiting list for a chance to attend.
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Montclair Public Library

“Don’t Tell Comedy” show planned on Oct. 3 in Montclair. It is for ages 21+. Show begins at 7 p.m. Location available day of show. Tickets available online for purchase.
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Don’t Tell Comedy

Power of attorney legal clinic planned with Cosecha-NJ on Sep. 27 in Newark. It is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7 Wilson Ave. Bilingual volunteers and a notary will be on site. Registration is required.
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Meeting for women in Newark planned on Sep. 29. It is from 6-7:30 p.m. at 695 Bergen St.
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Newark City

Community cleanup planned with Newark public works on Oct. 1. It is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7 Lincoln Park. Cleanup is planned for multiple locations in the South Broad Street neighborhood. Supplies and lunch provided. Registration is required.
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Free guided trolley bus tours of Newark’s Forest Hill Neighborhood planned on Oct. 3. Tour times are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. To register, email TimExploreNewarkTours@gmail.com.
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Newark Public Library

Concert with The Drunk Uncles planned at Nutley Elks Lodge on Oct. 2, marking the first concert at the location. The concert will raise funds to support Nutley Elks’ programming. The event is from 7-11 p.m. Fee is $10.
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Book launch with author Mindy Fullilove planned virtually and in-person with University of Orange on Sep. 26. It is from 2-4 p.m. at The HUUB, 35-47 Cleveland St. in Orange. It will focus on Fullilove’s new book, “The Tao of K-Drama: Wise Narratives for a Troubled World.” Free admission. Tickets available online.
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University of Orange

“Inventors Club” for children planned with West Orange recreation starting Oct. 1. It meets weekly through Nov. 12. Participants will explore STEM activities. Enrollment fee is $165.
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West Orange Recreation Department

Manhattan Short Film Festival screenings planned at West Orange library from Oct. 1-2 and Oct. 4. There will be 10 short films playing Oct. 1 at 6 p.m., Oct. 2 at 1 p.m., and Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m.
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West Orange Patch

REGIONAL NEWS

People can learn about changes to N.J. FamilyCare/Medicaid on Sep. 30 at a webinar with N.J. Citizen Action. It is from 7-8 p.m. and will discuss ways to remain covered by health insurance. Registration is required. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Citizen Action

New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell is under investigation over allegations of ethics violations, including offering state jobs, and inappropriate behavior towards women, according to New Jersey Globe, the New York Times, and NJ.com. Details of Caldwell’s misconduct are not yet available. Former N.J. Attorney General Christopher Porrino and Shontae Gray, a former assistant U.S. attorney, have been conducting the investigation and interviewing complainants, including state employees and potential witnesses.
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