Politics & Government

Essex County Top Stories of the Week: March 8 to 14

Exploding manholes, Hazmat investigation, Body found in river, Hotel tax, Pothole Killers, Shaved heads and Women making history

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Making headlines this week:

· Manholes explode during rush hour in Montclair and Verona

· Hazmat team investigates “white powder” at Millburn Train Station

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· Newark man’s body found in Belleville river

· Montclair resident named first grand marshal of Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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· Hoboken unleashes “Pothole Killers” on city streets

· Max tax in Montclair: Council enacts 3 percent hotel occupancy charge

· Caldwell youth baseball team shaves heads for St. Baldrick’s fundraiser

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