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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES UPGRADES TO  ESSEX COUNTY BRANCH BROOK PARK BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS Three Diamonds has Synthetic Playing Surfaces Installed on their Infields
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES UPGRADES TO ESSEX COUNTY BRANCH BROOK PARK BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS Three Diamonds has Synthetic Playing Surfaces Installed on their Infields

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that the baseball and softball fields in the Essex...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY  IN ESSEX COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY IN ESSEX COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

Newark, NJ – On Monday, May 20th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (seventh from right) hosted a Memorial...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES MEMORIAL BRONZE BUST OF LT. GOVERNOR SHEILA Y. OLIVER  Also Dedicated is the Essex County Sheila Y. Oliver Family Assistance and Benefits Headquarters at 320-321 University Avenue in Newark
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES MEMORIAL BRONZE BUST OF LT. GOVERNOR SHEILA Y. OLIVER Also Dedicated is the Essex County Sheila Y. Oliver Family Assistance and Benefits Headquarters at 320-321 University Avenue in Newark

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. dedicated a memorial bronze bust of the late Lt. Governor...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES THE NEW  SHERIFF ARMANDO AND MARY FONTOURA COMMUNITY CENTER  IN ESSEX COUNTY INDEPENDENCE PARK  7,600-Square-Foot Building Provides Modern Space  for Community Activities, Programs and Events
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO DEDICATES THE NEW SHERIFF ARMANDO AND MARY FONTOURA COMMUNITY CENTER IN ESSEX COUNTY INDEPENDENCE PARK 7,600-Square-Foot Building Provides Modern Space for Community Activities, Programs and Events

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. dedicated the new Sheriff Armando and Mary Fontoura Community Center...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES WINNERS  OF ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY G’ART’BAGE CONTEST
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY G’ART’BAGE CONTEST

Roseland, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented awards to the winners in the Annual Essex County...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ADAPT ANNOUNCE PLANS  FOR DRUG TAKE BACK DAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27th      Safely Discarding Unused Prescription and Over the Counter Medication Can Help Prevent Drug Abuse
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ADAPT ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR DRUG TAKE BACK DAY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27th Safely Discarding Unused Prescription and Over the Counter Medication Can Help Prevent Drug Abuse

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., the Essex County Board of County Commissioners, the Essex...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE WELCOMES STUDENT ARTISTS  TO ESSEX COUNTY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. JUSTICE BUILDING County Partners with Art Educators of New Jersey  to Highlight the Creative Talents of Essex County’s Students
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE WELCOMES STUDENT ARTISTS TO ESSEX COUNTY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. JUSTICE BUILDING County Partners with Art Educators of New Jersey 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 46 students...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO CONGRATULATES WINNERS  OF 2024 ESSEX COUNTY CHERRY BLOSSOM 10K RUN
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO CONGRATULATES WINNERS OF 2024 ESSEX COUNTY CHERRY BLOSSOM 10K RUN

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (center) congratulates Elizabeth Wakeling (left) from Maplewood, originally from England,...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP  WITH LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS County Helping to Raise Awareness for the American Cancer Society,  American Heart Association, the Arc of Essex County, The Valerie Fund, Arthritis Foundation, NJ Children’s Alliance, Alzheimer’s New Jersey,  Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s NICU, RWJBarnabas Health, Stop for Nikhil and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Event Participants are Offered Reduced Admission to Essex County  South Mountain Recreation Complex Attractions
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS County Helping to Raise Awareness for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, the Arc of Essex County, The Valerie Fund, Arthritis Foundation, NJ Children’s Alliance, Alzheimer’s New Jersey, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s NICU, RWJBarnabas Health, Stop for Nikhil and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Event Participants are Offered Reduced Admission to Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex Attractions

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Tuesday, April 2nd that Essex County was...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY IRISH HERITAGE CELEBRATION State Senator John F. McKeon Honored as Irishman of the Year Hyacinth AIDS Foundation Executive Director Kathy Ahearn-O’Brien Honored as Irishwoman of the Year
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY IRISH HERITAGE CELEBRATION State Senator John F. McKeon Honored as Irishman of the Year Hyacinth AIDS Foundation Executive Director Kathy Ahearn-O’Brien Honored as Irishwoman of the Year

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the Annual Essex County Irish Heritage Celebration on Tuesday,...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Essex County, NJ – On Friday, March 8th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that a total of...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION 2024 Althea Gibson Leadership Awards are Presented to Essex County Schools of Technology Students Magwrantz Lubin, Jaylene Cruz and Maya Ratzan and Essex County College Student Samirah Scantling
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION 2024 Althea Gibson Leadership Awards are Presented to Essex County Schools of Technology Students Magwrantz Lubin, Jaylene Cruz and Maya Ratzan and Essex County College Student Samirah Scantling

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., hosted the County’s Annual Women’s History Month Program in the...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS  FOR 48th ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 48th ANNUAL ESSEX COUNTY CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. outlined the schedule of events for the 48th annual Essex...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ESSEX COUNTY SCHOOLS  OF TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCE LIFE-SIZE AMBULANCE SIMULATOR  TO TRAIN STUDENTS AS EMTS School District is Partnering with RWJBarnabas, Hackensack Meridian Health  and University Hospital to Provide Clinic Training
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ESSEX COUNTY SCHOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCE LIFE-SIZE AMBULANCE SIMULATOR TO TRAIN STUDENTS AS EMTS School District is Partnering with RWJBarnabas, Hackensack Meridian Health and University Hospital to Provide Clinic Training

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr joined with Essex County Schools Superintendent Dr. James Pedersen and...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS  2024 STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO PRESENTS 2024 STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS

Cedar Grove, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. presented his 2024 State of the County Address at...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO AND ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF FONTOURA ENACT CODE BLUE PROCEDURES TO PROVIDE HOMELESS WITH SHELTER DURING EXTREME WINTER WEATHER List of Sites Available on NJ211.org or by Calling 2-1-1

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced Essex County’s...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION  Irvington Native and Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris Receives  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO HOSTS ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Irvington Native and Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris Receives Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award

Newark, NJ – On Thursday, February 22nd, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the Annual African American History...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO INVITES ESSEX SENIOR CITIZENS TO SHARE ANECDOTES AND LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES IN ANNUAL LEGACIES WRITING CONTEST Authors are Encouraged to Begin Writing Now; Deadline for Entries is Monday, April 15, 2024

Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Division of Senior Services invite...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCED PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED COMMUNITY CORPORATION TO OPEN FIRST-EVER RESTORATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE HUB PILOT PROGRAM NJ Juvenile Justice Commission Provides Grant to Establish Innovative Approach to Addressing Juvenile Crime
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCED PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED COMMUNITY CORPORATION TO OPEN FIRST-EVER RESTORATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE HUB PILOT PROGRAM NJ Juvenile Justice Commission Provides Grant to Establish Innovative Approach to Addressing Juvenile Crime

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced a partnership with United Community Corporation from Newark to...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES GROUNDHOG DAY PROGNOSTICATIONS FROM TURTLE BACK ZOO’S LADY EDWINA OF ESSEX Resident Groundhog Does Not See her Shadow, Predicts Early Spring Weather and the Chiefs Winning the Super Bowl
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES GROUNDHOG DAY PROGNOSTICATIONS FROM TURTLE BACK ZOO’S LADY EDWINA OF ESSEX Resident Groundhog Does Not See her Shadow, Predicts Early Spring Weather and the Chiefs Winning the Super Bowl

West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Lady Edwina of Essex, Essex County Turtle...
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