ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO THANKS COMMUNITY FOR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DURING ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR Almost 25 Tons of Non-Perishable Food, Toys and Winter Coats Are Collected to Assist the Needy Record 755,239 Visitors Came to Essex County Turtle Back Zoo in 2015

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...

18 Dec

Posted at 22:59h in Press Release

Essex County, NJ – On Friday, December 18th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Vocational Technical School District congratulated nine students for successfully completing the first-ever Essex County Apprenticeship Program. The nine program participants are all recent graduates of the...

11 Dec

Posted at 14:06h in Press Release

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Friday, December 11th that the Mike Sheppard, Sr. Softball/Baseball Field and the four tennis courts in Essex County Ivy Hill Park have been upgraded with new facilities. The two separate projects totaled...