Essex County paper shredding event will be June 19 in Cedar Grove
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Department of Public Works invite Essex County residents to the Essex County Paper Shredding Day.
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Essex County announces 2021 fishing derby
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invite the public to participate in Essex County's 2021 Fishing Derbies. The free events will be held in six locations in the Essex County Park System.
Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force to meet June 12
The Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force will host a virtual public meeting on Saturday, June 12th to discuss women's health programs and the grievance procedure at the Essex County Correctional Facility.
Essex County food distribution in West Side Park will be on June 10
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Board of County Commissioners will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event on Thursday, June 10th at Essex County West Side Park in Newark to help families negatively impacted by the Coronavirus. The 500 boxes of food that will be distributed are meant to benefit families who have been forced out of work and are not able to afford food. This food distribution was rained out last week and has been rescheduled to June 10th.
"The Essex County Emergency Food Distribution Event that took place in Branch Brook Park at the end of April was a great success. We were able to hand out over 2,000 boxes of food to residents in need. Our goal is to duplicate that success in different towns across Essex County, and give all of our residents a chance to receive food in a location that is in close proximity to their community. I thank the County Administration for putting this plan in place, and I encourage all residents in need to participate over the next few months," County Commission President Wayne Richardson said.
Residents who want to take advantage of this free giveaway can enter the area by turning onto South 13th Street from 16th Avenue. Only right turns onto South 13th Street from 16th Avenue will be permitted. Residents waiting to enter the site should line up along 16th Avenue around the perimeter of the park.
Residents walking to the site should come the park entrance on South 13th Street. Residents walking to the site must wear a face mask/covering and follow social distancing guidelines.
Residents who are driving or walking are asked to not arrive to the site until 8 a.m. This is being done to allow for normal traffic flow through the area and prevent any traffic back-ups from being created.
The emergency food boxes contain enough food to provide about 40 meals. They consist of a variety of non-perishable food such as oatmeal, rice, fruit, peanut butter, jelly, shelf stable milk and canned vegetables, chili, soup and ravioli. Items may vary based upon their availability. Only one emergency food box will be placed into a vehicle's trunk or given to each resident who walks to the site. It is recommended that residents walking to the site bring a cart; the boxes weigh about 40 pounds.
Buses will not be allowed to enter.
Bloomfield to celebrate Juneteenth with two day festival
The African American community has always been a vibrant part of Bloomfield. The recent proclamation of the Juneteenth holiday by
the township and state, will be celebrated by Bloomfield township which will be hosting its first Juneteenth festival. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the United States.
Essex County food distribution and vaccination event will be on June 3
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Board of County Commissioners will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event and COVID-19 Vaccination Event on Thursday, June 3rd at Essex County West Side Park in Newark. Combining the two initiatives will help families negatively impacted by the Coronavirus and hopefully encourage residents to get vaccinated. Residents coming to the event do not have to participate in both activities.
Virtual Third Ward community meeting to take place Wednesday, June 2 at 7 p.m.
Mayor Venezia will join third ward Councilwoman Sarah Cruz for a community meeting on Wednesday, June 2 at 7pm. The meeting will
be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in addition to Zoom.
Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo vaccination event will be June 5
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced COVID-19 vaccinations will be given at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. Anyone who gets their first dose of a Coronavirus vaccine at the "I Got Vaccinated at Turtle Back Zoo!" will receive a voucher for one free admission to the zoo.
Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force meeting is May 22
The Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force will host an in-person and virtual public meeting on Saturday, May 22nd. The focus of this public meeting will be to listen to the personal experiences from community members formerly incarcerated or detained at Essex County Correctional Facility about the medical care and services provided at the facility. Family members and attorneys may give statements on behalf of community members who currently are incarcerated.
Bloomfield police announce commencement of new foot patrol community engagement initiative
On Monday May 3, the Bloomfield Police Department initiated a new foot patrol community engagement initiative in various commercial areas of the township. The foot patrols are designed for our officers to have positive interactions with members of the business community as well as the pedestrians and customers that are patronizing these areas.
Essex County announces 2021 fishing derby
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invite the public to participate in Essex County's 2021 Fishing Derbies. The free events will be held in six locations in the Essex County Park System.
Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force to meet June 12
The Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force will host a virtual public meeting on Saturday, June 12th to discuss women's health programs and the grievance procedure at the Essex County Correctional Facility.
Essex County food distribution in West Side Park will be on June 10
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Board of County Commissioners will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event on Thursday, June 10th at Essex County West Side Park in Newark to help families negatively impacted by the Coronavirus. The 500 boxes of food that will be distributed are meant to benefit families who have been forced out of work and are not able to afford food. This food distribution was rained out last week and has been rescheduled to June 10th. "The Essex County Emergency Food Distribution Event that took place in Branch Brook Park at the end of April was a great success. We were able to hand out over 2,000 boxes of food to residents in need. Our goal is to duplicate that success in different towns across Essex County, and give all of our residents a chance to receive food in a location that is in close proximity to their community. I thank the County Administration for putting this plan in place, and I encourage all residents in need to participate over the next few months," County Commission President Wayne Richardson said. Residents who want to take advantage of this free giveaway can enter the area by turning onto South 13th Street from 16th Avenue. Only right turns onto South 13th Street from 16th Avenue will be permitted. Residents waiting to enter the site should line up along 16th Avenue around the perimeter of the park. Residents walking to the site should come the park entrance on South 13th Street. Residents walking to the site must wear a face mask/covering and follow social distancing guidelines. Residents who are driving or walking are asked to not arrive to the site until 8 a.m. This is being done to allow for normal traffic flow through the area and prevent any traffic back-ups from being created. The emergency food boxes contain enough food to provide about 40 meals. They consist of a variety of non-perishable food such as oatmeal, rice, fruit, peanut butter, jelly, shelf stable milk and canned vegetables, chili, soup and ravioli. Items may vary based upon their availability. Only one emergency food box will be placed into a vehicle's trunk or given to each resident who walks to the site. It is recommended that residents walking to the site bring a cart; the boxes weigh about 40 pounds. Buses will not be allowed to enter.
Bloomfield to celebrate Juneteenth with two day festival
The African American community has always been a vibrant part of Bloomfield. The recent proclamation of the Juneteenth holiday by the township and state, will be celebrated by Bloomfield township which will be hosting its first Juneteenth festival. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the United States.
Essex County food distribution and vaccination event will be on June 3
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Board of County Commissioners will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event and COVID-19 Vaccination Event on Thursday, June 3rd at Essex County West Side Park in Newark. Combining the two initiatives will help families negatively impacted by the Coronavirus and hopefully encourage residents to get vaccinated. Residents coming to the event do not have to participate in both activities.
Virtual Third Ward community meeting to take place Wednesday, June 2 at 7 p.m.
Mayor Venezia will join third ward Councilwoman Sarah Cruz for a community meeting on Wednesday, June 2 at 7pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in addition to Zoom.
Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo vaccination event will be June 5
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced COVID-19 vaccinations will be given at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. Anyone who gets their first dose of a Coronavirus vaccine at the "I Got Vaccinated at Turtle Back Zoo!" will receive a voucher for one free admission to the zoo.
Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force meeting is May 22
The Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force will host an in-person and virtual public meeting on Saturday, May 22nd. The focus of this public meeting will be to listen to the personal experiences from community members formerly incarcerated or detained at Essex County Correctional Facility about the medical care and services provided at the facility. Family members and attorneys may give statements on behalf of community members who currently are incarcerated.
Bloomfield police announce commencement of new foot patrol community engagement initiative
On Monday May 3, the Bloomfield Police Department initiated a new foot patrol community engagement initiative in various commercial areas of the township. The foot patrols are designed for our officers to have positive interactions with members of the business community as well as the pedestrians and customers that are patronizing these areas.
