Around Caldwell: Sheila Oliver + Rate Hikes + Hollywood Strikes

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Government/Politics

Essex County Native Sheila Oliver Dies; NJ 'Hero' Had Deep Local Roots

Winds Of Change Shake Up Government Of This NJ Town Yet Again

Enslaved Didn't 'Benefit' From Slavery, Outraged Activists Say

Potential Tax Hike In West Orange Chopped Down – But Is It Enough?

Cops Team Up With Mental Health Workers Under NJ City’s New Program

Ciccolini Project Is 'Alive And Well' In Nutley, Officials Say

$450K Settlement Ended Cyber Attack On Montclair IT Department: Report

Bloomfield Rolls Out New Water Meter Portal; Rate Hike Kicks In

Belleville, Nutley School Board Candidates File Petitions For Election

Bloomfield Actor, Writer On Hollywood Strikes: 'Greed And Power'

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

EPA Will Probe Telecom Cables For Lead In Part Of West Orange

Montclair Releases New Plan For Lackawanna Plaza (See The Changes)

Audible Tries To Lure More Companies To Newark With $1M Program

NFL's Aaron Rodgers Buys $9.5M Mansion In Essex County Area: Report

Popular BBQ Restaurant In North Jersey Is Closing Its Doors After 16 Years

Essex County Francis Byrne Golf Course Reopens

New Urgent Care Center Opens in Livingston

Barbie Fever Hits Essex County Movie Theater: 'Bring Your Baby' Screening

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