Check out some of our top stories this week in Belleville, Nutley and Essex County.
Nutley’s newest playground gives children of all abilities and needs a place to have fun.
The district reopened for in-person learning earlier this week after a major fire ravaged the township.
Here’s what earned Thomas Collins a nod as the BPD’s latest “Officer of the Month.”
The Nutley restaurant was "built on love, laughter and community," its owners say.
Belleville’s mayor and council elections apparently ended with wins for the challengers: Frank Vélez, Danyale Wells and Michelle Rodríguez.
The state of emergency is over after a fire ravaged a town in North Jersey. Here’s what comes next – and why some people are concerned.
Michael Melham and Frank Vélez ran for mayor. Council candidates were Naomy DePeña, Yolanda Luna, Danyale Wells, and Michelle Rodríguez.
Nutley Township: "We will continue to honor her memory each year with this important, lifesaving event."
The FAA will enforce temporary flight restrictions during matches and fan festivals. Violations can cost up to $100,000, prosecutors say.
Michael Melham and Frank Vélez are running for mayor. Council candidates are Naomy DePeña, Yolanda Luna, Danyale Wells, Michelle Rodríguez.
The family friendly event will take place on May 15.
Here’s the anticipated tax increase in Nutley – and what is driving costs up, town officials say.
A wave of cuts will take place under the latest budget in Belleville. Here are some of the largest cost increases the district is facing.
The devastating blaze has finally been extinguished after smoldering all week, the town’s mayor said. Here are the latest updates.
Belleville schools will stay closed for the rest of the week as the town continues to recover from a devastating fire.
The library has been closed since February. Here’s when it will reopen.
“We are doing everything possible to get our students and staff back into our buildings without compromising anyone’s safety.”
UPDATES: The massive fire left a path of destruction in its wake. Several fundraisers have been launched. A probe into the cause continues.
The Nutley Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for a special induction ceremony marking its 25th anniversary.
Here’s the reality. Private networks sound exclusive, but in real estate, exclusive usually means limited exposure.
The debate included some hot-button issues in Belleville, including development, budgets and taxes, parking and housing.
No civilians were injured in the fire, which is "nothing short of a miracle," a local official said.
Crews were still fighting the fire late Sunday evening, and a state of emergency was declared in the township.
Numerous agencies were working to contain the fire, according to the mayor.
Here's what to expect in Nutley's 2026-2027 school budget.
Board members must be Belleville residents over 55-years-old. They serve without compensation.
Michael Melham and Frank Vélez are running for Belleville mayor. A debate this week will also include intros to the town council candidates.
Even in uncertain times, we are making a historic, three-billion-dollar investment that will redefine the standard of care.
The township recently shared an advisory about a change to the parking regulations on a local street.
People tend to think of firefighters mainly fighting fires, but many of their calls are medical emergencies.
ShopRite supermarkets across New Jersey will be holding job fairs this weekend, including stores in Belleville and Nutley.
2025-2026 Belleville Community Wrestling Clinics success under great support of our coaches and parents.
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
Joe Hathaway says he plans to put up a fight against Analilia Mejia’s “far-left policies” in November.
Several homes were evacuated. There is no impact to nearby schools, authorities said.