Local Government

Newark police department is hiring school crossing guards for the 2023-2024 school year

From Newark Department of Public Safety.

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Bloomfield Commission on Civil Rights plans virtual voter information session Oct. 4

From Bloomfield Township.

Bloomfield plans fall 2023 town-wide cleanup day Oct. 21

From Bloomfield Township.

Proposals from artists due Oct. 4 for public mural at Bloomfield’s public works maintenance garage near Memorial Park

From Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department

Essex County is installing a new synthetic grass surface in Irvington Park

From Essex County Parks

Montclair 2023 school board candidate Jessica Glass interviewed by Montclair Local

From Montclair Local

Sep. 8 Montclair school board meeting: supervisor apologizes for transportation issues caused by summer system switch that didn’t transfer some student info

From Montclair Local

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen fast-food chain approved to move and expand in Newark’s Belmont neighborhood at 202-204 Springfield Ave.

From TAPinto Newark

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How does county government work in Essex County and New Jersey?

Learn about the structure and responsibilities of county elected officials and public agencies in Essex County and New Jersey.

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Bloomfield’s infrastructure, accessibility, and community key topics of master plan discussions

Bloomfield begins holding workshops seeking residents into township master plan.

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