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Essex County’s food distribution on Feb. 11 will be in Bloomfield

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February 4, 2021

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., the Essex County Board of County Commissioners, Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia and the Bloomfield Township Council will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event on Thursday, February 11th in the Bloomfield Public Library parking lot to help families negatively impacted by the Coronavirus. The 1,000 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.

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Bloomfield partners with Ridgewood Diagnostic Labs to offer daily COVID-19 testing to all Bloomfield residents beginning Thursday
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February 3, 2021

The township of Bloomfield is partnering with Ridgewood Diagnostic Labs to offer COVID-19 testing seven days a week beginning this Thursday. The testing will be offered at Watsessing School.

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Essex Ed, Turtle Back Zoo’s resident groundhog, predicts early end to winter
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February 2, 2021

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the Essex Ed, the resident groundhog at Turtle Back Zoo, made his annual weather predication on Tuesday, February 2nd, which is nationally recognized as "Groundhog Day." During the 11 a.m. Zoom prognostication, Essex Ed did not see his shadow which means spring weather is expected to come six weeks early. In addition, Essex Ed picked the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win Super Bowl LV.

Bloomfield Public Library partners with Community Food Bank of NJ for SNAP 101 presentation on February 10
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February 2, 2021

The Bloomfield Public Library is partnering with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to give residents a presentation about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The presentation will take place over Zoom on February 10 at 4:00pm.

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Essex County food distribution on Feb. 4 will be in Orange
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February 1, 2021

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., the Essex County Board of County Commissioners and Rev. Melvin E. Wilson, Pastor of St. Matthew AME Church in Orange, will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event on Thursday, February 4th at St. Matthew AME Church in Orange to help families negatively impacted by the Coronavirus. The 1,000 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.

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Essex County COVID-19 testing sites for Feb. 2-6
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January 28, 2021

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the upcoming schedule of Coronavirus testing sites sponsored by Essex County. The tests are are being offered to Essex County residents free of charge. To make an appointment, please visit www.EssexCovid.org or call 973-877-8456.

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Charity Drive collects 8 tons of food
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January 26, 2021

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that more than eight tons of non-perishable food, 172 gently used winter coats and 130 toys were collected at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo during the month of December. The charity drive benefitted less fortunate families and those impacted by the pandemic. In exchange for bringing a donation, visitors were given free admission to the zoo between December 8th and 31st.

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Essex County announces 2021 Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest
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January 25, 2021

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Division of Senior Services invite Essex seniors ages 60 and older to submit an original story focusing on a special person, life-changing experience or significant period of their life to the 2021 Essex County Legacies Writing Contest. The deadline is Monday, April 5, 2021.

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Essex County COVID-19 testing sites for Jan. 26-30
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January 22, 2021

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the upcoming schedule of Coronavirus testing sites sponsored by Essex County. The tests are are being offered to Essex County residents free of charge. To make an appointment, please visit www.EssexCovid.org or call 973-877-8456.

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Essex County hosting food distribution in Irvington Jan. 28
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January 22, 2021

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., the Essex County Board of County Commissioners, Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss and the Irvington Township Council will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event on Thursday, January 28th at Orange Park in Irvington to help families negatively impacted by the Coronavirus. The 1,000 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.

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