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Around Essex County: Prisons / Asbestos / Undocumented Immigrants / Time Capsule / Pee On The Moon

Patch reviews this week's top stories in Verona, Cedar Grove and Essex County.

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Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Essex County.

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Newark Closes Green Street Jail: Suicides, Rats Reported

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Embattled West Caldwell Prison Company Keeps Getting Contracts

Cedar Grove Students Return To North End School; Asbestos Removed

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3-Year Degree: Bloomfield College Student Raises Bar For Peers

Maplewood Mayor: Undocumented Immigrants Can Use Town Services

Montclair’s Buzz Aldrin: 1st Man To Pee On Moon, Take Selfie In Space

Belleville School District Faces Lawsuit, Abuse Claims: Report

Watch America’s Most ‘Christmasy’ Cement Truck Cruise N.J. Highway

Last Baby Born In 2016: Newark Hospital Congratulates Maplewood Mother

N.J. ‘Civil Asset Forfeiture’ Bill Passes Legislature; Will Christie Sign?

Maplewood Prepares To Open 150-Year-Old Time Capsule

West Orange Teacher Makes ‘Family Feud’ Appearance [VIDEO]

‘Emaciated’ Rottweiler Needs New Home In Essex County

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