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21 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ADAPT ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR DRUG TAKE BACK DAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH Safely Discarding Unused Prescription and Over the Counter Medication Can Help Prevent Drug Abuse

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Essex County, NJ – On Thursday, April 21st, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Division of Community Health joined with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT), the Essex County Police Chief’s Association and the Essex County Crime Prevention...

20 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO, DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES AND PARKS DEPARTMENT EXPAND SENIOR CAFÉ IN THE PARK PROGRAM TO SIXTH LOCATION IN ESSEX COUNTY IRVINGTON PARK New Location Enables Essex to Offer Congregate Meals, Exercise and Wellness Programs, and Other New Activities

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Irvington, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., the Essex County Division of Senior Services and the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs opened “Café in Essex County Irvington Park,” a new senior citizen congregate meal center in the D....

06 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES “D. BILAL BEASLEY COMMUNITY CENTER” IN ESSEX COUNTY IRVINGTON PARK Parks Building is Renamed in Honor of Late Freeholder/Councilman after Undergoing Comprehensive Modernization

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Irvington, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. dedicated the parks building in Essex County Irvington Park as the “D. Bilal Beasley Community Center” in honor of the late D. Bilal Beasley, who served as an Irvington Councilman and Essex County Freeholder. The...

01 Apr ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 40TH ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Aetna to Sponsor Community Activity for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that the 40th annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival will be the first spring that the 5,000 cherry trees in Essex County Branch Brook Park will bloom together since an additional 1,000 trees were...

31 Mar ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH EIGHT LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS County Helping to Raise Awareness for the American Heart Association Greater Northern New Jersey Heart Walk, the Arc of Essex County, Give the Kids Hope Foundation, Inc., the National MS Society, NJ Children’s Alliance Heroes for Children 5K Race, Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure, The Valerie Fund and Walk for Nikhil Event Participants are Offered Reduced Admission to Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex Attractions

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Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Thursday, March 31st that Essex County was participating in eight special partnerships to increase awareness about and help raise funds for the American Heart Association Greater Northern New Jersey Heart Walk, the...

30 Mar ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT TWO COUNTY SITES

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ChargePoint Stations Open at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange and Jurors' Parking Lot in Newark Essex County, NJ - Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Thursday, March 24th that Essex County has installed new charging stations for electric cars at Essex County...

28 Mar ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE WELCOMES STUDENT ARTISTS TO ESSEX COUNTY HALL OF RECORDS County Partners with Art Educators of New Jersey for 12th Consecutive Year to Highlight the Creative Talents of Essex County’s Students

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Art Educators of New Jersey welcomed 102 students from throughout Essex County to the Hall of Records for the Art Educators of New Jersey student art exhibit on Monday, March 28th. This is...

23 Mar ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY IRISH HERITAGE CELEBRATION Attorney Michael Critchley, Sr. Receives Irishman of the Year Award Former Assignment Judge Patricia K. Costello Receives Irishwoman of the Year Award

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the 13th Annual Essex County Irish Heritage Celebration on Wednesday, March 23rd. During the afternoon ceremony, the County Executive presented Attorney Michael Critchley, Sr., with the 2016 Essex County Irishman of the Year Award...

22 Mar ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO UNVEILS NEW ESSEX COUNTY YOUTH DAY REPORTING CENTER AND ESSEX COUNTY ONE-STOP YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER Initiative Places Supportive Services, Educational Programming and Training Opportunities for At-Risk Youth in Centralized Location

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East Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. unveiled the new Essex County Youth Day Reporting Center and the Essex County One-Stop Youth Resource Center at 50 South Clinton Street, East Orange, on Tuesday, March 22nd. This site places all Essex County...

21 Mar ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENT IN LONG-TERM BOND RATING Moody’s Investors Services Upgrades Essex County Bond Rating to Aa2 with a Positive Financial Outlook

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex County’s bond rating has been improved to Aa2 with a Positive Financial Outlook by Moody’s Investors Services. This represents an upgrade over the previous rating of Aa2 with a stable outlook, which...