Around Bloomfield: Masks Come Off + School Aid + Ukraine

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Coronavirus:

NJ School Mask Mandate Ends, But Some Districts In Essex Stand Firm

NJ Gives Parents More Time To File COVID Special Education Claims

'Freedom Convoy' To Support Truckers Will Pass Near Essex County

Vaccine Cards Still Required In These NJ Venues

Masks Optional In South Orange-Maplewood Schools Starting Monday

West Orange Town Hall Reopens From COVID; Masks Optional

Politics/Government:

Essex County Will Get Most School Aid In NJ By Wide Margin

4 Top Lawmakers From Essex County React To Murphy's NJ Budget

US Should Tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Rep. Mikie Sherrill Says

Lukoil Boycott In NJ Would Endanger 1,200 Jobs, Group Says

'Ukraine Will Always Be My Homeland,' Belleville Artist Says

Essex County To Pay Postage For Vote-By-Mail Ballot Applications

Landmark Montclair School Board Election: See Unofficial Results

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

NJ Bill Takes Aim At Landlords Who 'Hide Behind Corporate Veils'

Essex County Landlords File Lawsuit Challenging Town’s Rent Freeze

TV 'Heartthrob' Scott Baio Will Speak At Essex County Restaurant

Essex County Activist Pushes For Immigration Reform In D.C.

NJ Girl Scouts Team Up With Port Authority, Roll Out New Patch

Livingston Mulls Allowing Cottage Food Sales

Affordable Housing Meeting Slated For Millburn

No-Cost Energy Consultations Launch In 5 Essex County Towns

NJ Nesting Platforms Give Eagles A Break, Prevent Power Outages

Kevin Hart, Chris Rock 2022 Tour Will Come To Essex County

Montclair Nonprofit Helps Seniors Learn Digital Skills

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