ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS $5.1 MILLION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS 13 Municipalities and 33 Non-Profit Organizations Receive Funding for Infrastructure Improvements, Community Programs and Building Renovations

23 Feb ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS $5.1 MILLION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS 13 Municipalities and 33 Non-Profit Organizations Receive Funding for Infrastructure Improvements, Community Programs and Building Renovations

Posted at 18:32h in Press Release

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that about $5.1 million will be distributed to 13 Essex County municipalities and 33 non-profit community organizations through the Community Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program Wednesday, February 21st. The...

06 Feb ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES START OF PROJECT TO REPLACE MILL STREET BRIDGE IN BELLEVILLE Work to Begin Thursday, February 15th; Motorists Asked to Plan a Different Route

Posted at 22:20h in Press Release

Belleville, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that the reconstruction of the Mill Street Bridge in Belleville will begin on Thursday, February 15th. The project is scheduled to take about six months to complete. During construction, the road will be closed;...

30 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO THANKS COMMUNITY FOR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DURING ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR More than 11 Tons of Non-Perishable Food, Toys and Winter Coats Are Collected to Assist the Needy

Posted at 16:49h in Press Release

West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that 97,459 people visited the 11th Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo and more than 11 tons of non-perishable food, clothing and toys were collected for those in need. “It...

24 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES NJTPA GRANT AWARD OF $14.8 MILLION TO IMPROVE SAFETY AT 31 INTERSECTIONS IN NINE MUNICIPALITIES

Posted at 13:34h in Press Release

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) has awarded Essex County $14.8 million in federal grants to make safety improvements at 31 intersections in Montclair, Orange, East Orange, Newark, Belleville, Irvington, Bloomfield...

22 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ELECTED SECRETARY OF NORTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AUTHORITY

Posted at 13:23h in Press Release

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. was elected Secretary of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Board of Trustees during its annual reorganization meeting on Monday, January 22nd. “The NJTPA plays an important role, overseeing the investment of billions of...

16 Jan Community Development Representatives Meeting: January 18

Posted at 21:14h in Public Notice

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVES’ MEETING DATE:Thursday, January 18, 2018 TIME:10:00 AM LOCATION:McLoone’s Boathouse 9 Cherry Lane West Orange, NJ 07052...

10 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS BALANCED AND RESPONSIBLE BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR 2018 Executive Presents County Budget before Statutory January 15th Deadline for the 15th Consecutive Year

Posted at 21:19h in Press Release

Newark, NJ – On Wednesday, January 10th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented a balanced and responsible 2018 budget of $725.9 million that stabilizes the County’s financial plan and addresses the challenges due to the ongoing national economic conditions. Layoffs have been avoided...

02 Jan ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES TURTLE BACK ZOO FINISHES 2017 WITH RECORD 907,522 ATTENDANCE

Posted at 16:58h in Press Release

West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced Essex County Turtle Back Zoo finished 2017 with an all-time record attendance of 907,522. This is the first time that attendance eclipsed the 900,000 mark and the 13th consecutive year a new annual...

29 Dec Ice Skating at Grover Cleveland Park

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The freezing temperatures have made conditions suitable for skating on the pond in Grover Cleveland Park, and skating is now open to the public. However, skating on the lake in Verona Park is not available at this time. We will continue to monitor the temperature...

27 Dec ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND THE ESSEX COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DISABLED ANNOUNCE AVAILABLE SERVICES THROUGH THE PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES PROGRAM (PASP) Eligible Individuals Can Apply for Services through the PASP that Helps Disabled Consumers Maintain Their Independence

Posted at 17:19h in Press Release

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Office of the Disabled announced that funding is available to help disabled consumers maintain their independence through the Personal Assistant Services Program. PASP is a consumer-directed program geared toward enhancing...