Around Bloomfield: No Kings + School Budgets + ICE At Airport + Water

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for free Patch email newsletters.

Government/Politics:

More 'No Kings' Protests Will Take Place In Essex County: See Locations

Tax Hike, Staff Cuts Loom As Bloomfield School District Hammers Out Budget

ICE Arrives At NJ Airport: Sherrill Accuses Trump Of Creating ‘Chaos’

$1.6 Billion School Budget In NJ City Has Tax Hike, Teacher Cuts

NJ Town Prepares For Mayor, Council Elections

Hundreds Of Qur’ans, Prayer Items Donated To Muslim Inmates At ICE Prison In NJ

Mejia, Hathaway Debate Is Back On Track As NJ-11 Congress Race Enters Final Weeks

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

New School Could Cost North Jersey City $500M – And District Might Not Own It

Boil Water Alert Issued In Essex County Town: What Residents Should Know

Company Is Keeping Its Promise On Water Prices In This NJ Town, Officials Say

Essex County Town Gets $480K To Replace Old Lead Water Pipes

Repairs Continue At North Jersey Library After Major Water Damage Closes Building

Grand Opening Nears For Target Store In Essex County, Hiring Continues

Sumo Champs Will Bump Chests At Tournament In North Jersey

Want even MORE local news?

See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Student Murdered + Fatal Fire + Smoke Near Airport

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Basketball + Ice Skating + Hurling Cantaloupes

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