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22 Feb ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS ARE INSTALLED AT TWO INTERSECTIONS ALONG BROADWAY IN NEWARK Improvements will enhance pedestrian and motor vehicle safety in front of two Public Schools

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that new traffic signal equipment was installed at the intersections of Broadway & Carteret Street and Broadway and Kearny Street in Newark’s North Ward on Tuesday, February 22nd. The intersection upgrades are part of...

16 Feb ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II Receives Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award and ECC Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Marion A. Bolden Receives Coretta Scot King Leadership Award

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Newark, NJ – On Wednesday, February 16th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the Annual African American History Month Celebration. During the ceremony, the County Executive presented the Essex County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N....

09 Feb ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY FOREST FRIENDS FEEDER CONTEST

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Roseland, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented awards to the winners in the Annual Essex County Forest Friends Feeder Contest. Winners were awarded in Group/Family, Professional and Youth categories. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Forest Friends Feeder Contest and...

02 Feb ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES GROUNDHOG DAY PROGNOSTICATIONS FROM TURTLE BACK ZOO’S ESSEX EDWINA Resident Groundhog Does Not See her Shadow, Predicts Early Spring Weather and the Rams Winning the Super Bowl

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West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. introduced Essex Edwina as the new weather prognosticator during the Groundhog Day event at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo on Wednesday, February 2nd. Essex Edwina took over for Essex Ed, who has entered retirement...

24 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS PROPOSAL TO NAME ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE GYMNASIUM AFTER CLEO HILL, SR. Naming would Recognize Mr. Hill’s Historic Role in NBA History and His Successful Career as Essex County College Basketball Coach and Athletic Director

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced a proposal to name the gymnasium at Essex County College after Cleo Hill, Sr. The letter outlining the proposal was signed by DiVincenzo and Essex County Commissioner Rufus I. Johnson and sent to Essex...

18 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO THANKS COMMUNITY FOR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DURING ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR More than 18 Tons of Non-Perishable Food, Toys and Winter Coats Are Collected to Assist the Needy

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West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that 111,201 people visited the Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo and more than 18 tons of non-perishable food, clothing and toys were collected for those in need. Both...

13 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS BALANCED AND RESPONSIBLE BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR 2022 Executive Presents County Budget with Zero Percent Property Tax Increase

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Budget is presented before Statutory January 15th Deadline for the 19th Consecutive Year Newark, NJ – On Thursday, January 13th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented a balanced and responsible 2022 budget of $839 million that includes a zero percent property increase and addresses...

06 Dec ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND CIVILIAN TASK FORCE ANNOUNCE INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF ESSEX COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BY THE AMBROSE GROUP Assessment of Operations Being Made In Response to Recent Inmate Altercations

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Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced a joint initiative with the Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force to review operating procedures at the Essex County Correctional Facility on Monday, December 6th. The review will be undertaken by The...

09 Nov ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE AT ESSEX COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK Nine Essex County Employees Recognized for Service in U.S. Armed Forces

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the 12th Annual Essex County Veterans Day Observance in Essex County Veterans Memorial Park in Newark on Tuesday, November 9th. During the ceremony, the County Executive presented Essex County Community Star Awards to nine...

20 Oct ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES “THOMAS J. TUCCI, SR. PLAYGROUND” IN ESSEX COUNTY CEDAR GROVE PARK Honor Recognizes Mr. Tucci’s Lifelong Dedication Promoting Youth Recreation Programs and Upgrading Athletic Facilities in Newark and Cedar Grove

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Cedar Grove, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. dedicated the playground in Essex County Cedar Grover Park as the “Thomas J. Tucci, Sr. Playground” in honor of the late Thomas J. Tucci. Mr. Tucci was a Cedar Grove resident who had a...