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East Essex County news, events, and other local info from The Jersey Bee, updated daily Monday to Thursday.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Advocacy groups urge state lawmakers to further develop recently signed immigrant protection laws
April 8, 2026
From ACLU of New Jersey.
Newark, Irvington voters must apply by Apr. 14 to receive a mail-in ballot for school board election
April 8, 2026
From New Jersey Division of Elections.
Newark South Ward residents can share feedback on Airport City in online survey
April 8, 2026
From Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Greater Newark.
Eligible Bloomfield residents can apply for free smoke alarm online
April 8, 2026
From Bloomfield Township.
VOLUNTEERING AND ACTIVISM
Advocacy groups urge state lawmakers to further develop recently signed immigrant protection laws
April 8, 2026
From ACLU of New Jersey.
Newark, Irvington voters must apply by Apr. 14 to receive a mail-in ballot for school board election
April 8, 2026
From New Jersey Division of Elections.
Newark South Ward residents can share feedback on Airport City in online survey
April 8, 2026
From Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Greater Newark.
Montclair’s First Ward Councilor D’Amato to host community meeting on traffic safety Apr. 15
April 8, 2026
From Montclair Township.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
HANDS to host “Investing Basics” webinar Apr. 13
April 8, 2026
From Housing and Neighborhood Development Services.
Montclair students in grade 12 can apply for a scholarship from MAAHF by Apr. 30
April 8, 2026
From Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation (MAAHF).
PMCHNJ to host webinar on lactation support for patients with substance use disorders Apr. 15
April 8, 2026
From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ.
NJSDA plans acting, improv classes for adults starting in April
April 8, 2026
From New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts.
MORE LOCAL NEWS
Newark, Irvington voters must apply by Apr. 14 to receive a mail-in ballot for school board election
April 8, 2026
From New Jersey Division of Elections.
HANDS to host “Investing Basics” webinar Apr. 13
April 8, 2026
From Housing and Neighborhood Development Services.
Mountainside Medical Center to offer free blood pressure, glucose screenings Apr. 15
April 8, 2026
From Mountainside Medical Center.
Montclair students in grade 12 can apply for a scholarship from MAAHF by Apr. 30
April 8, 2026
From Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation (MAAHF).
Newark South Ward residents can share feedback on Airport City in online survey
April 8, 2026
From Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Greater Newark.
Eligible Bloomfield residents can apply for free smoke alarm online
April 8, 2026
From Bloomfield Township.
Montclair’s First Ward Councilor D’Amato to host community meeting on traffic safety Apr. 15
April 8, 2026
From Montclair Township.
REGIONAL NEWS
Advocacy groups urge state lawmakers to further develop recently signed immigrant protection laws
April 8, 2026
From ACLU of New Jersey.
PMCHNJ to host webinar on lactation support for patients with substance use disorders Apr. 15
April 8, 2026
From Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ.
N.J., Roxbury sue federal government over ICE’s purchase of Rt. 46 warehouse
April 7, 2026
From New Jersey Monitor.
In-person early voting for the 2026 11th congressional district special general election is Apr. 6-14
April 6, 2026
From New Jersey Division of Elections.
