Around Montclair: Gateway Tunnel + Fatal Boat Fire + College Merger

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Government/Politics

Feds Pledge $7 Billion For 'Gateway' Train Tunnel Between NJ, NY

Montclair State, Bloomfield College Merger Finalized: What To Know

Bed Bath And Buybacks: Booker, Warren Push Company On Severance Pay

Sewer Fees Increase In West Orange; Council Gives Green Light

Belleville Releases Latest Water Quality Report; See The Results

Watch For Word On Your Drinking Water In Livingston

$54B New Jersey State Budget Gets Mixed Reaction (See The Highlights)

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey

2 Newark Firefighters Killed While Battling Cargo Ship Blaze (UPDATED)

Former Cop In North Jersey Convicted After Police Chase, Fatal Shooting

Another Coyote Sighting (Or A Fox) Is Reported In North Jersey

The Eagles Call It Quits: Band Will Visit Essex County For Farewell Tour

Iconic North Jersey Wedding Spot Closes Doors: That's It For ‘The Manor’

$10M In Upgrades Cross Finish Line At Essex County Park

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