News
East Essex County news, events, and other local info from The Jersey Bee, updated daily Monday to Thursday.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
New Jersey residents can enroll in the state’s health insurance marketplace through Jan. 31
November 3, 2026
From Get Covered NJ.
Essex County to offer free guidance on Medicare options through SHIP hotline
November 3, 2026
From Nutley Township.
VOLUNTEERING AND ACTIVISM
Out Montclair and Garden State Equality to host community listening session Nov. 11
November 4, 2026
From Out Montclair.
Hometown trivia fundraiser benefitting Montclair History Center Nov. 11
November 4, 2026
From Montclair History Center.
Farmers Market Symposium planned virtually with NJ Food Democracy Collaborative Nov. 11
November 3, 2026
From NJ Food Democracy Collaborative.
Columbia High School HSA seeks monetary donations for its Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive
November 3, 2026
From Columbia High School Home and School Association.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
PHEI plans prenatal breastfeeding class Nov. 10
November 3, 2026
From Perinatal Health Equity Initiative.
NJSDA to offer character and TV commercial classes starting Nov. 19
November 3, 2026
From New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts.
MORE LOCAL NEWS
Out Montclair and Garden State Equality to host community listening session Nov. 11
November 4, 2026
From Out Montclair.
Glen Ridge seniors can request free transportation to ShopRite in Bloomfield
November 4, 2026
From Glen Ridge Borough.
Hometown trivia fundraiser benefitting Montclair History Center Nov. 11
November 4, 2026
From Montclair History Center.
PHEI plans prenatal breastfeeding class Nov. 10
November 3, 2026
From Perinatal Health Equity Initiative.
East Orange public schools plans “Fathers Matter: Presence, Power, and Purpose” workshop Nov. 10
November 3, 2026
From East Orange Public Schools.
Columbia High School HSA seeks monetary donations for its Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive
November 3, 2026
From Columbia High School Home and School Association.
REGIONAL NEWS
Farmers Market Symposium planned virtually with NJ Food Democracy Collaborative Nov. 11
November 3, 2026
From NJ Food Democracy Collaborative.
New Jersey residents can enroll in the state’s health insurance marketplace through Jan. 31
November 3, 2026
From Get Covered NJ.
Virtual roundtable discussing prescription drug costs in N.J. planned Nov. 9
November 2, 2026
From New Jersey Citizen Action.
N.J. Department of Human Services plans virtual budget listening session for 2026-27 Nov. 9
November 2, 2026
From New Jersey Department of Human Services.
