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15 Jun ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES WORK IS UNDERWAY TO MODERNIZE ESSEX COUNTY IRVINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND

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Irvington, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that work to completely renovate and redesign the playground in Essex County Irvington Park was underway on Wednesday, June 15th. The project is part of the County Executive’s ongoing initiative to provide modern and...

14 Jun ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND SOUTH MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY UNVEIL NEW ART INSTALLATIONS AT WILDFLOWER SCULPTURE PARK IN ESSEX COUNTY SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION

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Maplewood/Millburn, NJ – On Tuesday, June 14th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the South Mountain Conservancy unveiled new outdoor sculptures in the Wildflower Sculpture Park in Essex County South Mountain Reservation. Inaugurated in 2012, the Wildflower Sculpture Park is a collaborative initiative...

08 Jun ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLAYGROUND MODERNIZATION AT ESSEX COUNTY INDEPENDENCE PARK IS UNDERWAY

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Wednesday, June 8th that work to modernize the playground in Essex County Independence Park was underway. The playground upgrades are part of the County Executive’s ongoing initiative to provide first-class recreation facilities and...

06 Jun ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES BRONZE PLAQUES IN HONOR OF YOGI BERRA, LARRY DOBY, MONTE IRVIN AND JERRY IZENBERG Three Baseball Legends Star-Ledger Columnist Emeritus Influenced the World, but Began their Professional Careers in Essex County

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. paid tribute to the legacies of Baseball Hall of Famers Yogi Berra, Larry Doby and Monte Irvin and Star-Ledger Sports Columnist Emeritus by dedicating four bronze plaques on Monday, June 6th at the Essex County...

20 May ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES MODERNIZATION OF JAMES ‘JIM’ WALLACE PLAYGROUND IN ESSEX COUNTY WEST SIDE PARK Playground will be designed with a Magnolia Tree Theme and Relocated to in Front of Community Center to Enhance Safety and Accessibility

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced plans on Friday, May 20th to modernize the James “Jim” Wallace Playground in Essex County West Side Park. The playground will be relocated to a more publicly visible area in front of the West...

19 May ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES DIVISION OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS IS THE NEW NAME FOR DIVISION OF WELFARE Renaming Better Reflects Broad Range of Services Provided and Coincides with Initiatives to Enhance Customer Service

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that the Essex County Division of Welfare has been renamed as the Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits on Thursday, May 19th. In addition, the Executive outlined a number of ongoing initiatives...

17 May ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO OPENS AFRICAN ADVENTURE EXHIBIT AT ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO Three-Acre Exhibit Features Four Masai Giraffes, Eland, Whistling Ducks, Ostrich and Tortoises

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West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. opened the African Adventure Exhibit at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo on Tuesday, May 17th. The exhibit is the largest at Turtle Back and features four Masai giraffes, eland, whistling ducks, ostrich and tortoises....

11 May ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND THE DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES CELEBRATE ESSEX COUNTY’S 10th ANNUAL OLDER AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Essex County Legend Awards are Presented to East Orange Resident Inez Rosalie Alick Elliott and South Orange Resident Nan Samons

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Division of Senior Services hosted the 10th Annual Essex County Older Americans Heritage Month Celebration on Wednesday, May 11th in The Priory restaurant in Newark. During the ceremony, DiVincenzo presented Essex...

05 May ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS SIX ESSEX RESIDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING SENIOR CITIZEN AWARDS Annual Awards Program Recognizes Seniors who Contribute to the Success of the Senior Club Program

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Belleville, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented six Essex County residents with Outstanding Senior Citizen Awards during the 41st Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon at The Chandelier in Belleville on Thursday, May 5th. Approximately 150 Essex County seniors attended the annual celebration,...

05 May ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES ‘BILL HICKS BASEBALL FIELD’ IN ESSEX COUNTY WEEQUAHIC PARK Field is Named after Popular Baseball Coach at Weequahic High School, South Ward Little League and Project Pride

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Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. was joined by Atlanta Braves Third Base Coach Bo Porter on Thursday, May 5th during the dedication of the “Essex County Bill Hicks Baseball Field” in Essex County Weequahic Park in honor of long-time Weequahic...