Follow local news and events in Belleville with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Oct. 27, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Belleville residents will receive their property tax bills by mail at a later, undefined date because the 2026 budget adoption was delayed, according to the township. The grace period for the fourth quarter property taxes will be extended. The grace period date will be posted on the website after bills are mailed.
Belleville Township
Brian Banda, Belleville’s town manager, is charged with driving under the influence, careless driving, and failure to observe traffic lanes. Banda’s court proceeding was scheduled for Oct. 15 at Belleville Municipal Court, but it is now being moved to another jurisdiction to avoid potential conflict of interest.
NJ Advance Media
Nutley Family Service Bureau fundraiser gala is scheduled for Nov. 18 in Belleville. It begins at 6 p.m. at Nanina’s In the Park, 540 Mill St. Funds will support NFSB’s counseling sessions for youth and adults. Tickets are available online.
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Nutley Family Service Bureau
Seven Cafe and Matcha Bar will open in Newark on Nov. 7. It will be located at 42-48 Norfolk St.
Montclair Girl
Newark-based organizations and residents can apply to Newark Alliance’s “Experience Newark Event Sponsorship” grant program by Nov. 6. It will award applicants with $1,000-5,000 for hosting events in Newark from Nov. 38 to Dec. 31. Applications are available online.
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Newark Alliance
Ironbound Community Corporation is hiring educators to teach in Newark. Openings include preschool teacher, early head start teacher, certified afterschool teacher, and afterschool group leader. Applicants should email resumes to info@ironboundcc.org.
Ironbound Community Corporation
La Casa de Don Pedro is hiring for multiple positions. Openings include a disability services coordinator, part-time ESL instructor, and more. Applications are available online.
La Casa De Don Pedro
Essex County College recently opened its Center for Technology at its Newark campus. It has new computers, engineering 3D printers, and more.
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REGIONAL NEWS
Geico has overcharged N.J. customers $10.5 million for car insurance, according to an investigation by the state Department of Banking and Insurance. Between June 2023 and May 2024, Geico had charged rates higher than approved, canceled policies for improper reasons, failed to include required language on notices, and failed to inform policyholders of their rights. New Jersey issued a $1.2 million fine against Geico for improper business practices affected more than 15,000 policyholders. Geico has also been refunding N.J. customers premiums they were overcharged, according to the state. People can file formal complaints against any insurance company online or by calling the state’s hotline at 800-446-7467 or 609-292-7272.
New Jersey Monitor
