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

Essex Tech Schools Join Wells Fargo Boycott, Withdraw $16M

Newark Mourns Aretha Franklin; Singer Frequented NJPAC (VIDEOS)

Legionella Found In Water At West Orange Parks, Fire/Police HQ

Bloomfield Finds Elevated Lead In Water At 15 Local Homes

5 Expensive Homes In Essex County With Slashed Price Tags (PHOTOS)

Bus Service Switches In Livingston, West Orange; Tunnel Delays Loom

Don't Learn About Plastic Surgery On YouTube, Rutgers Study Says

Caldwell PD's Donated Drone Will Patrol Annual Street Fair

Bloomfield Gets 'Little Free Library' At Vassar Field

Montclair Will Waive Animal Adoption Fees For Clear The Shelters

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NJ Sets A Timeframe For Possibly Legalizing Marijuana

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