Local Government

State inspectors found Essex County Correctional Facility in non-compliance with a stipulation that requires inmate welfare funds be spent to their benefit

From New Jersey Monitor.

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West Orange’s Turtle Back Zoo broke its attendance record in 2023 with 979,056 visitors, surpassing the previous record of 907,522 set in 2017

From West Orange Patch.

Orange’s Arts Committee plans a community information meeting on Jan. 25

From Orange Public Schools.

Bloomfield police plans a town-wide community meeting on Jan. 25

From Bloomfield Police Department.

Newark plans free food distribution through a delivery service weekly

From Newark City.

Newark plans “Newark360 Master Plan: East Ward Community Meeting” on Jan. 23

From Newark City.

Essex County Board of County Commissioners plans 2024 “Muslim Heritage Celebration” on Jan. 24

From Essex County Board of County Commissioners.

Essex County activated Code Blue procedures from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20, helping people find shelter as temperatures drop below 32 degrees

From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr..

Belleville to host a public hearing on the Belleville Municipal Stadium improvements proposal on Jan. 23

From Belleville Township.

East Orange Mayor Ted Green and the city’s quality of life staff will be in the Glenwood and Park Avenues neighborhoods Jan. 22

From East Orange City.

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