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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO CELEBRATES  THE LIFE OF THE LATE DR. CLEMENT ALEXANDER PRICE  Dr. Price was a Distinguished Professor of History at Rutgers University in Newark
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF THE LATE DR. CLEMENT ALEXANDER PRICE Dr. Price was a Distinguished Professor of History at Rutgers University in Newark

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. dedicated a bronze plaque honoring the life...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND INSPECTOR GENERAL SCAGLIONE WELCOME U.S. ATTORNEY FISHMAN AND FBI SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE FRANKEL FOR ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT PRESENTATION Seminar is Part of County Executive’s Ongoing Initiative to Maintain Integrity and High Standards in County Government

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Newark, NJ – On Tuesday, June 16th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS 2015 ESSEX COUNTY PORTUGUESE HERITAGE CELEBRATION Phil Neto and the Neto Family Presented with 2015 Star of Essex County Award  and Recognized as Portuguese Family of the Year

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the 2015 Essex County Portuguese Heritage Celebration on Monday,...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS TO DEVELOP PLAYGROUND IN ESSEX COUNTY BRANCH BROOK PARK
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS TO DEVELOP PLAYGROUND IN ESSEX COUNTY BRANCH BROOK PARK

Cherry Blossom-themed Facility is First Playground in Branch Brook Park’s Northern Division Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N....
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND NEWARK MAYOR BARAKA PROMOTE THE CITY OF NEWARK AS PREMIERE LOCATION FOR A CASINO IN NORTH JERSEY

Existing Transportation and Cultural Infrastructure Make Newark the “Newest Destination City” Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo,...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND SOUTH MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY UNVEIL NEW ART INSTALLATIONS AT WILDFLOWER SCULPTURE PARK IN ESSEX COUNTY SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION

Maplewood/Millburn, NJ – On Friday, June 5th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the South Mountain Conservancy unveiled...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES THE “RANDI & MARC E. BERSON LEARNING CENTER” AT ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES THE “RANDI & MARC E. BERSON LEARNING CENTER” AT ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO

Berson Family’s Generous Contribution Will Support Educational Programming for 10 Years West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N....
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES  PRESENT AWARDS TO WINNERS OF ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN LEGACIES WRITING CONTEST
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES PRESENT AWARDS TO WINNERS OF ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN LEGACIES WRITING CONTEST

ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES PRESENT AWARDS TO WINNERS OF ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN LEGACIES WRITING CONTEST...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HONORS THE LIFE OF THE LATE WORLD WAR II VETERAN AND VETERAN’S ACTIVIST JOSEPH FORNATTO
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HONORS THE LIFE OF THE LATE WORLD WAR II VETERAN AND VETERAN’S ACTIVIST JOSEPH FORNATTO

Bronze Plaque Dedicated in Veterans’ Area of Glendale Cemetery during County’s Annual Memorial Day Observance Bloomfield, NJ – Essex County...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND THE DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES CELEBRATE ESSEX COUNTY’S 9th ANNUAL OLDER AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND THE DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES CELEBRATE ESSEX COUNTY’S 9th ANNUAL OLDER AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Division of Senior Services hosted the...
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ESSEX COUNTY DIVINCENZO CONFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CREATE A NEW COUNTY PARK ON THE SITE OF THE OLD HOSPITAL CENTER IN CEDAR GROVE

Cedar Grove, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that creating a park on the site of...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES  REOPENING OF ESSEX COUNTY WEST SIDE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER  AFTER COMPREHENSIVE RENOVATION  Gymnasium, Classrooms, Locker Rooms and Restrooms are Upgraded
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF ESSEX COUNTY WEST SIDE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AFTER COMPREHENSIVE RENOVATION Gymnasium, Classrooms, Locker Rooms and Restrooms are Upgraded

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Wednesday, May 6th that the Essex County West...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS  ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY JEWISH HERITAGE CELEBRATION
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY JEWISH HERITAGE CELEBRATION

Star of Essex Awards Presented to Nomi Colton-Max, Board President of Congregation Beth El in South Orange, and Harold Colton-Max,...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SEVEN LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

County Helping to Raise Awareness for The Valerie Fund, Susan G. Komen North Jersey Race for the Cure, the National...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF THE LATE RAYMOND M. DURKIN Durkin Served as Chairman of the NJ State and Essex County Democratic Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    April 22, 2015                                         ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO CELEBRATES                                                 THE LIFE OF THE LATE RAYMOND...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ESSEX COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT HOST STUDENT FILM SCREENING Bloomfield Tech Students Win First Place in Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Center National Video Contest

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Vocational Technical School District congratulated...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION 2015 Althea Gibson Leadership Awards to be Presented to Assistant Prosecutor Myrna Perez-Drace, Esq., Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Wendy Deer, Esq., Executive Director of the Essex County Bar Association
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION 2015 Althea Gibson Leadership Awards to be Presented to Assistant Prosecutor Myrna Perez-Drace, Esq., Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Wendy Deer, Esq., Executive Director of the Essex County Bar Association

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., hosted the County’s Annual Women’s History Month Program at the...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE WELCOMED STUDENT ARTISTS TO ESSEX COUNTY HALL OF RECORDS County Partners with Art Educators of New Jersey for 11th Consecutive Year to Highlight the Creative Talents of Essex County’s Students

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Art Educators of New Jersey welcomed 77 students...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCED OPENING OF 500-SPACE PARKING FACILITY AT ESSEX COUNTY SOUTH MOUNTAIN RECREATION COMPLEX
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCED OPENING OF 500-SPACE PARKING FACILITY AT ESSEX COUNTY SOUTH MOUNTAIN RECREATION COMPLEX

West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the opening of a new 500-car parking garage...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS TO INCREASE CHERRY BLOSSOM COLLECTION TO 5,000 TREES 39th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival to be Sponsored by Aetna for Fifth Straight Year
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS TO INCREASE CHERRY BLOSSOM COLLECTION TO 5,000 TREES 39th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival to be Sponsored by Aetna for Fifth Straight Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2015 ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS TO INCREASE CHERRY BLOSSOM COLLECTION TO 5,000 TREES...
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