As a bitter election season hits peak stride, Nutley has seen vandalism/theft involving Black Lives Matter and Trump 2020 signs, police say.
Rufus Johnson: “The term ‘freeholder,’ from its origin, excluded us from taking part as representatives in county government.”
Belleville is going to have to find a way to plug a $3 million municipal budget shortfall – due largely in part to the coronavirus.
The Board of Commissioners were considering a resolution that would dissolve the Nutley Volunteer Emergency & Rescue Squad.
Belleville’s proposed municipal budget would mean a tax increase of $298 for a home assessed at $276,000.
An ordinance would dissolve the Nutley Volunteer Emergency & Rescue Squad. But there’s still time to turn things around, officials say.
Some Belleville officials want to designate the entire town as an “area in need of rehabilitation.” Here’s what it could mean for taxes.
Sen. Ronald Rice (Essex County): “New Jersey’s minority communities have suffered from inadequate access to parks for decades.”
VIDEOS: A rally in Nutley was met with angry opposition from counter-protesters, who thought they were there to take down a Columbus statue.
The county freeholders say they want ICE detainees at risk of COVID-19 released. But they claim they don't have the juice to make it happen.
How many people have died from COVID-19 in Essex County, NJ? See town-by-town totals here.
Video showed peaceful-but-powerful gatherings in Nutley and Belleville. Many residents were happy to see protesters. Others were not.
Outrage, sorrow and hope for change continue to manifest in Belleville and Nutley over George Floyd's death.
Hector Oseguera, who is running for Congress in NJ's 8th District, was one of thousands who turned out for a massive rally in Essex County.
Belleville and Nutley have until Oct. 31 to self-respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. Here’s how many households have turned in their replies.
Frank Velez: “To the hundreds of residents, friends and neighbors who took a chance on me, I thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Here's how Belleville and Nutley's coronavirus fatality rates compare to the statewide average.
Nutley voted for town commissioners in a “mail-in only” election due to the coronavirus crisis. See final, certified results here.
Belleville voted for town council members in a “mail-in only” election due to the coronavirus crisis. See final, certified results here.
During Steve Rogers’ tenure as a commissioner in Nutley, two items found a home in his office: a picture of George Washington and a Bible.
Was Belleville Mayor Michael Melham among the first COVID-19 cases in the United States? There’s a good chance of it, he says.
Belleville is reopening its local parks to give cooped-up residents a way to get some fresh air. But there are restrictions, officials said.
Essex County has seen more than 750 deaths linked to COVID-19, officials said. See town by town totals here.
Nutley Commissioner Tom Evans will hold an online “town hall” on Friday, April 17.
The Essex County Freeholders will hold a public hearing on the budget on Wednesday, April 15. Learn how to watch it.
COVID-19 continues to take a heavy toll in Belleville and Nutley. Here are the latest case/death totals.
There are 79 cases of COVID-19 in Nutley as of Monday morning. Four people have died, Essex County officials say.
There are 100 cases of COVID-19 in Belleville as of Monday morning. Two people have died, Essex County officials say.
COVID-19 is spreading throughout NJ. It’s likely “unconstitutional” to keep people with chronic medical conditions in prison, a group says.
Nutley officials declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic. The town has seen several confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Daycare centers in Belleville will be closed starting Thursday. Belleville playgrounds and parks will be closed until further notice.
There are also 22 people under investigation for COVID-19 in Belleville, township officials said.
Daniel Carnicella is running on issues that include overcrowding in schools, stabilizing taxes and the ON3 project.
Hector Oseguera says affordable housing is a “human right,” especially in the 8th District, where more than 70% of people rent their homes.
Carmine Mattia: “As a kid I sat on my parents’ stoop in Silver Lake, and I’m now a proud homeowner in this wonderful community.”
Testing has showed that while lead levels have been elevated, they remain “far below” NJDEP standards, Belleville officials said.
At least one of Nutley’s township commissioners will be running again in 2020.
A member of the Belleville Planning Board and Historical Preservation Commission has resigned from both posts, town officials say.
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was named the “most popular” House member. Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz was cited as the “most prolific” state lawmaker.
Gov. Phil Murphy: “New Jersey is home to one of the largest Puerto Rican populations in the U.S. We will not forget about nuestra familia.”