Around Maplewood: Lawmaker Refuses Pay|Measles|DWI Checkpoints

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article).

NJ Congresswoman-Elect Refuses Pay Until Government Shutdown Ends

Essex County Democrats Take Office: DiVincenzo, Fontoura, Kenney

Essex County Deer Cull Returns To South Mountain, Hilltop

Traveler Brought Measles To Newark Airport On Christmas Eve: DOH

Crime Is Dropping Big Time In Newark, Officials Say

Bloomfield Police: Here's Why We Announce DWI Checkpoints

No DWI Arrests At Cedar Grove Sobriety Checkpoint, Police Say

TNVR Supporters In Essex County Trap 32 Cats In 3 Days (VIDEO)

Newark's HotDogLady Inspires 'Ujamaa' In Her Community

Maplewood Woman Reunites With Firefighter Who Saved Her

Belleville Historical Society Honors Vets With 170 Xmas Wreaths

Rutgers Law School Welcomes 1st Female, Black, LGBT Dean

Maplewood's First Baby Of 2019 Born At Overlook Medical Center

West Orange High School Hockey Star Smashes All-Time Goal Record

Essex County College Students Collect Coats For Homeless

15 Essex County Residents Who Will Be Missed: Year In Review

Essex County's Strangest News Stories Of 2018

Students Who Made A Difference In Essex County: Year In Review

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