ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES $5.7 MILLION PROJECT TO REPLACE THE BERKELEY AVENUE BRIDGE IN BLOOMFIELD New, Wider Structure will Enhance Pedestrian and Motor Vehicle Safety

21 Jan

Posted at 19:49h in Press Release

Bloomfield, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. outlined plans to replace the Berkeley Avenue Bridge in Bloomfield on Thursday, January 21st. Replacing the bridge is necessary because the current structure is structurally deficient and its configuration with the roadway does not meet...

12 Jan

Posted at 19:47h in Press Release

West Orange, NJ – On Tuesday, January 12th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that the Essex County Deer Management Program will continue for the ninth consecutive year. The program will be conducted in South Mountain Reservation and Hilltop Reservation on Tuesdays and...

11 Jan

Posted at 16:44h in Press Release

Newark, NJ – On Monday, January 11th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented a balanced and responsible 2016 budget of $762 million that stabilizes the County’s financial plan and addresses the challenges due to the ongoing national economic conditions. Layoffs have been avoided...

08 Jan

Posted at 16:39h in Press Release

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. called on Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto on Friday, January 8th to put aside their differences and reach a compromise on a plan that will bring casinos to Northern New...

04 Jan

Posted at 00:14h in Press Release

  West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that a record number 131,594 people visited and almost 25 tons of non-perishable food, clothing and toys were collected for those in need during the 9th Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at...

22 Dec

Posted at 00:17h in Press Release

Roseland, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented awards to the children and families who participated in the Essex County Environmental Center’s 11th Annual Sustainable Homes and Habitats Gingerbread Contest on Saturday, December 19th. There were 47 entries in this year’s contest. “Our...

22 Dec

Posted at 00:13h in Press Release

West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Monday, December 21st that more than 17.5 tons of non-perishable food – 35,952 pounds – was collected during the first three weeks of the Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo. That...