ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS 15TH ANNUAL STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS Multi-Media Presentation Outlines Achievements and Improvements of 2017 and Outlook for Things to Come in 2018

Cedar Grove, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented his 15th annual State of the County Address on Monday, February 26th in the Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove. The multi-media presentation outlined County achievements and improvement projects completed in 2017,...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...