The County of Essex, New Jersey

16 Feb Code Blue Alert

Posted at 13:44h in Archive

Because of cold weather in the forecast, Essex County is enacting its Code Blue protocols from Tuesday, March 7 at 8 p.m. through Thursday, March 9 at 8 a.m. For participating shelters, visit www.nj211.org. ...

09 Feb NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S URBAN PARKS AND GREEN ACRES GRANT APPLICATION CONCEPT PLAN, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, AND PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE FOR WEEQUAHIC PARK

Posted at 11:27h in Public Notice

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09 Feb Holiday Closings

Posted at 09:24h in Archive

Essex County offices will be closed on Monday, February 13 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents' Day. Turtle Back Zoo, Codey Arena and the COVID vaccination clinic at the Hall of Records will be open....

02 Feb ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND THE ESSEX COUNTY SCHOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT ANNOUNCE $30 MILLION EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF ESSEX COUNTY NEWARK TECH IS COMPLETE Essex County Newark Tech is the Third School in Five Years to be Upgraded

Posted at 16:19h in Press Release

Newark, NJ – On Wednesday, February 2nd, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. was joined by Governor Phil Murphy at the opening and dedication of Essex County Newark Tech. A $31.7 million project transformed the school building with a new three-story addition and the...

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

Posted at 12:12h in Homepage Slides, Press Release

West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex Edwina, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo’s resident groundhog, saw her shadow and is predicting another six weeks of colder weather. Essex Edwina made her prediction during Turtle Back’s annual Groundhog Day...

31 Jan Restorative & Transformative Justice for Youths and Communities Pilot Program – Public Meeting

Posted at 16:08h in Public Notice

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30 Jan New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Urban Parks and Green Acres Grant Application Concept Plan, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Preliminary Cost Estimate for Weequahic Park

Posted at 15:47h in Public Notice

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27 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF RONALD L. RICE SPORTS COMPLEX IN ESSEX COUNTY VAILSBURG PARK New Football/Soccer Field, Baseball Field, Softball Field and Track Facility will be Home Fields for Essex County Schools of Technology Athletic Teams & be Open for Public Use

Posted at 16:02h in Press Release

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that a project to create the Ronald L. Rice Sports Complex in Essex County Vailsburg Park in Newark was completed on Friday, January 27th. Named for the retired State Senator from the 28th Legislative...

24 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC STUDY OF WATCHUNG PLAZA INTERSECTION IN MONTCLAIR IS UNDERWAY

Posted at 16:10h in Press Release

Montclair, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Monday, January 23rd that plans were being designed to modernize the intersection of Watchung Avenue and Park Street/Watchung Plaza in Montclair. The improvements will enhance pedestrian safety and improve the flow of motor...

23 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO THANKS COMMUNITY FOR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DURING ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR More than 15 Tons of Non-Perishable Food, Toys and Winter Coats Are Collected to Assist the Needy

Posted at 18:00h in Press Release

West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that 88,652 people visited the Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo and more than 15 tons of non-perishable food, clothing and toys were collected for those in need. “It is...