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Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Essex County. Send local news tips to eric.kiefer@patch.com

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Livingston’s $15M ‘Lifetown’ Will Help Special-Needs Youth (VIDEO)

Frelinghuysen Leads House Passage Of $1 Trillion Budget Bill

Newark’s ‘Catman’ Is A Single Dad Changing The World

Essex County Holds 2017 Special Olympics In Brookdale Park (VIDEO)

2 Millburn Students Didn't Live In District; Parents Ordered To Pay $20K

Nutley Business Owner Diagnosed With Cancer, Fundraiser Event Set

Essex County Senior Home Preps For Growing LGBT Population

Essex County Running Legend Who Died At Track Meet Will Be Honored

Codey Arena: ‘Cool’ Ice Rink Improvements Coming To South Mountain Complex

Essex County Mental Health Nonprofit To Merge With Morris County Peers

This Essex County Playground Is Made From Recycled Toothbrushes

Belleville Immigrant Grinds Out English Classes, Gets Library Job

West Orange Educator Named Local ‘My Favorite Teacher’ Winner’

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