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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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.
West Orange Councilman Krakoviak must pay $475 fine for failing to file campaign financial reports in 2024
April 1, 2026
From TAPinto West Orange.
Montclair recreation department to relocate to 219 N. Fullerton Ave.
April 1, 2026
From Montclair Township.
VOLUNTEERING AND ACTIVISM
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.
People can attend NJ Transit public hearings, complete online survey to share ways it can improve
March 31, 2026
From NJ Advance Media.
Belleville seeks donations of formal attire for senior citizen prom by Apr. 20
March 31, 2026
From Belleville Township.
Wesley United Methodist Church to host blood drive Apr. 7
March 31, 2026
From Wesley Methodist Church and Gosen Church.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
Newark police hiring school crossing guards
April 1, 2026
From Newark Public Safety.
Newark library to offer free ESL course starting Apr. 7
March 31, 2026
From Newark Public Library.
Registration is open for Montclair library’s Adult School spring courses
March 30, 2026
From Montclair Public Library.
Free ekphrastic poetry workshop for South Orange, Maplewood residents Apr. 2
March 30, 2026
From South Orange Village.
MORE LOCAL NEWS
Free tax preparation assistance available at Maplewood Burgdorff Center
April 1, 2026
From Maplewood Township.
Free tax preparation assistance available at Montclair library
April 1, 2026
From Montclair Public Library.
Free tax preparation assistance available at Baird Community Center
April 1, 2026
From South Orange 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.
Irvington plans community baby shower Apr. 15, RSVP closes Apr. 5
April 1, 2026
From Irvington Township.
Maplewood hiring for multiple positions
April 1, 2026
From Maplewood Township.
West Orange Councilman Krakoviak must pay $475 fine for failing to file campaign financial reports in 2024
April 1, 2026
From TAPinto West Orange.
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.

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