Around Verona: Worker Rights + Abortion + 'Weeping' In Court

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

Government/Politics:

Gov. Murphy Vetoes 'Temp Worker Bill Of Rights' In New Jersey

Sherrill, DeGroot Use Abortion Debate To Rally Voters In NJ-11: Videos

Newark Faces 'Astronomical' Health Insurance Hikes For City Workers

Tax Relief In The Caldwells: Property Owners Can Now Apply

NJ Preschool Funds Paying Big Dividends For Belleville, Official Says

7 North Jersey Towns Switch Electric Supplier Due To Volatile Prices

Maplewood Library Takes Stand On Banned Books, 'Tide Of Intolerance'

Bloomfield Activists Push For Solar Panels On Town, School Buildings

Animal Welfare Proposals In Montclair Almost Ready, Councilman Says

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

'Weeping' In Courtroom As Killer Of Maplewood Teen Takes 15-Year Plea

Port Newark, Others In NJ/NY Were Busiest In Nation For August

Cheers In Essex County For Huge Hiking, Biking 'Greenway'

Desperately Seeking Diapers: Livingston Mom Is Accepting Donations

Incoming West Orange School Principal Resigns After DUI Accusation

Flavors Inspired By Banned Books Launch At North Jersey Gelato Shop

4 New Restaurants To Try In Livingston

Bloomfield Restaurant Week Returns For 2022: See Where To Visit

Peek Inside: $3.2M House In Essex County Has A 12-TV Bar

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