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LOCAL NEWS
AARP to offer free tax preparation services in N.J. through Apr. 15
April 1, 2026
From AARP Foundation.
Free tax preparation assistance available at Montclair library
April 1, 2026
From Montclair Public Library.
Robert Frazer was recently appointed as N.J.’s top federal prosecutor
April 1, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
Maplewood hiring for multiple positions
April 1, 2026
From Maplewood Township.
Women’s Club of Glen Ridge seeks donations of gently used furniture and home items through Apr. 19
April 1, 2026
From Women’s Club of Glen Ridge.
KinderSmile Foundation is hiring a volunteer coordinator
April 1, 2026
From KinderSmile Foundation.
FOOD PANTRIES OPEN THIS WEEK
Food pantries in East Essex County: Nov. 8-Nov. 14
November 7, 2025
Here are food distributions happening in East Essex County this week.
REGIONAL NEWS
AARP to offer free tax preparation services in N.J. through Apr. 15
April 1, 2026
From AARP Foundation.
Robert Frazer was recently appointed as N.J.’s top federal prosecutor
April 1, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
People can attend NJ Transit public hearings, complete online survey to share ways it can improve
March 31, 2026
From NJ Advance Media.
New Jersey Citizen Action hiring fair housing testers, training is Apr. 6
March 30, 2026
From New Jersey Citizen Action.
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Illustration of the U.S. House chamber with lawmakers talking in small groups with a dashed, empty human silhouette on the floor showing a vacancy.
How New Jersey fills congressional vacancies
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January 27, 2026
Here is the process for filling vacancies in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in New Jersey.
An aerial view, hand-drawn watercolor and ink illustration of a suburban neighborhood centers on a large building labeled "CITY HALL." On the roof of the city hall is an oversized, round yellow button with the word "RECALL" in bold black letters. Surrounding the municipal building are streets, houses, trees, and small cars in sepia and green tones.
How to recall elected officials in New Jersey
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December 11, 2025
Learn about the rules, timelines, and requirements for removing elected officials from office before their terms ends in New Jersey.
FIND LOCAL AID AND RESOURCES
Free tax preparation assistance available at Maplewood Burgdorff Center
April 1, 2026
From Maplewood Township.
AARP to offer free tax preparation services in N.J. through Apr. 15
April 1, 2026
From AARP Foundation.
Free tax preparation assistance available at Baird Community Center
April 1, 2026
From South Orange Public Library.
Free tax preparation assistance available at Montclair library
April 1, 2026
From Montclair Public Library.
Free tax preparation assistance available at West Orange library
April 1, 2026
From West Orange Public Library.
Belleville library to offer free tax preparation services with AARP
April 1, 2026
From Belleville Township.

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