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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for free Patch email newsletters.

Government/Politics:

Sherrill Lifts 40-Year Ban On New Nuclear Power Plants In NJ

Budget Meltdowns Slam Schools Across Essex County, Hundreds Of Jobs At Risk

State Health Plan Is Putting A Chokehold On NJ Budget, Officials Say

Republicans Bash $500M School Proposal In Essex County: ‘The Buck Stops With You’

Commission Says This Essex County Town Needs New Form Of Government

Funding Cuts Would Set Back Substance Abuse Recovery In NJ, Advocates Say

Street Will Be Named For Late Mayor In Essex County

Rutgers Grad Fights To Free His Dad: ‘He Carried A Pen, Not A Weapon’

NJ Clergy Members Protest Immigration Crackdown With 'Pilgrimage' On Good Friday

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

NJ Prison Inmates Are Committing Fewer New Crimes After Their Release, Report Says

North Jersey City Is Cracking Down On Illegal Basement Apartments

New Police Station Is Latest Development For This Essex County Neighborhood

Softball Field Will Feed Growth Of Popular Local Pastime In North Jersey Town

Grand Opening Planned For Largest Spanish Language Book Collection In NJ

Women's History Shines Bright In These 2 North Jersey Towns

Office Building In Essex County Sells For $17 Million: Reports

Essex County Church Reenacts ‘Stations Of Cross’ During Holy Week

Historic Holocaust Scrolls Leave NJ Synagogue For Restoration In London

NJ Filmmakers Promote Disability Inclusion With ‘Hyper Inattentive’

Disney Princesses Have Become More Left-Handed Over Time, Study Finds

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See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Fatal Carjacking + Missing People + Pharmacy Robbery

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: NCAA Champ + Glassblowing + Community Service

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