Newark, NJ – On Friday, March 13th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex County is taking precautions to help stop the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). In an abundance of caution, the Essex County Vocational School District, Turtle Back Zoo,...

Cedar Grove, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that about $5.4 million will be distributed to 14 Essex County municipalities and 34 community organizations through the Community Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions...

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. was joined by Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday, January 22nd as he outlined plans to construct a 150,000-square-foot office building at the Essex County Hall of Records Complex in Newark. In addition, DiVincenzo is proposing...

 Newark, NJ – On Friday, January 10th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented a balanced and responsible 2020 budget of $769.9 million that stabilizes the County’s financial plan and addresses the challenges due to the ongoing national economic conditions. Layoffs have been avoided...

Roseland, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented awards to the children and families who participated in the Essex County Environmental Center’s Annual Sustainable Homes and Habitats Gingerbread Contest on Saturday, December 21st. There were...

Fairfield, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that the New Dutch Lane Bridge that crosses over the Deepavaal Brook in Fairfield was reopened to pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Monday, December 23rd. Providing public access over the bridge before the holidays...