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.
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Board members must be Belleville residents over 55-years-old. They serve without compensation.
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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.
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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.
Several pieces of barber equipment were also missing, Nutley police said.
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“Easter reminds us that violence, division and death do not have the final word.”
Nutley Mayor: “When I looked at the criteria for the award, I immediately thought of Meredith Blank.”
“From her service on the board of education to her time as mayor, her contributions helped shape the town we know today.”
The town’s softball program has seen incredible growth over the years, a Nutley official said.
The sale has been one of the most successful fundraisers for the library over the years.
The wheels of development continue to spin in the Silver Lake section of Belleville.
“The allegations in this lawsuit are baseless, and we will vigorously defend against them in court,” an NFL spokesperson said.
There will be a mandatory Spring Garden meeting on April 18.
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NPD: A parked car was stolen. A person was caught pulling on door handles of cars – twice on the same day.
The family members were inside the home when the blaze began, authorities said.
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Essex County honored the 2026 “Irishwoman and Irishman of the Year,” and celebrated “Students of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow.”
The program was founded in 2005 by a former professional basketball player.
It’s no April Fool’s joke: a debate between Joe Hathaway and Analilia Mejia is reportedly back on the table for April 1.
The Belleville Historical Society and local veterans will be observing Vietnam War Veterans Day for 2026.