Around Verona-Cedar Grove: School Funding + ICE Protests + Government Spending

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:

New Lt. Governor Chosen In NJ, Marking A Trailblazing Moment For State

Verona Welcomes Kate Hartwyk To Township Council, Celebrates Christine McGrath's Essex County Victory

Essex GOP Women Urge Republican Voters To Look To Future After Midterm Election

NJ Congresswoman Passes Her 1st Bill After Replacing Mikie Sherrill

This Essex County Town Is Struggling With $3.7 Million School Budget Gap

Proposed School Referendum In North Jersey Suburb Scaled Down: See Tax Impact

Hundreds Protest Against ICE In Essex County, March Crosses Through 3 Towns

Latest Pro-Immigrant Protest In NJ’s Largest City Is Only Tip Of The ICEberg

Essex County Announces Plans For $34.8M Transportation, Elections Facility

Feds OK Pair Of ‘Opportunity Zones’ In Essex County Town: What That Means

Biden-Era Funds Fuel Renovation At Town Hall In North Jersey

Peek Inside Port Authority’s $10.3B Budget Proposal In New Jersey, New York

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Veterans Honored In Essex County At Annual Ceremony: 'It's A Team Effort'

Essex County Town Pushes Forward With Lead Pipe Replacement

Researchers Find Gaps In Contraceptive Care Throughout New Jersey

This Affordable Housing Complex In Essex County Will Have Its Own Hydroponic Farm

NJ Transit Morris & Essex Line Delays Announced: What Riders Need To Know

7 Tips For First-Time Artwork Buyers: Holiday Guide For NJ Shoppers

Work Continues On Essex-Hudson Greenway In North Jersey: See Latest Updates

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See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Dragged Under Car + Train Derailment + Grease Bandit

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: New Homes + Holiday Lights + Carousel Reborn

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