Belleville-Nutley, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For September 4 – Patch.com
There will be a mix of online and in-person classes on the first day of school. But that will change by October, Belleville officials say.
BELLEVILLE, NJ — There will be a mix of online and in-person classes on the first day of school in Belleville. But district administrators are planning for that to change by October…. Read more
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Murphy will speak at 1:15 p.m. and he may address schools and indoor dining amid the coronavirus crisis. Here’s the latest.
NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy will provide the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak, schools and reopenings in New Jersey at 1:15 p.m. on Friday (you can watch it live here, below).The news conference was delayed from 1 to 1:15 p.m…. Read more
1,000 boxes of food will be distributed to families who have been forced out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of Essex County. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site.Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event on Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of Technology in Newark to help families negatively impacted by the… Read more
This year’s annual 9/11 ceremony in Livingston will go remote-only due to the coronavirus pandemic.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — This year’s annual 9/11 ceremony in Livingston will go remote-only due to the coronavirus pandemic. … Read more
Montclair public schools begin a new year on Sept. 10. Here are 5 things to keep in mind as the district reboots amid the COVID-19 crisis.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair’s public schools are nearing a big date: Thursday, Sept. 10. That’s the day the district will reopen for students with all-online classes, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to change plans for parents, children and staff alike…. Read more
What to know about the risk of low levels of vitamin D, and who should be tested.
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“In the first few weeks when we reopened, we were bone dry – there was nothing,” the director of Mercy House said.
NEWARK, NJ — It’s a tough burden to shoulder when you suddenly become the only food pantry around. And it’s even tougher when you’re located in the largest city in New Jersey…. Read more
Essex County officials will hold a solemn ceremony remembering the September 11 attacks. The event will be livestreamed.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County officials will temporarily close Eagle Rock Reservation to the public for an annual ceremony remembering the September 11 attacks. This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event can only be viewed online…. Read more
As school begins Tuesday with coronavirus precautions, the superintendent gave final updates to the reopening plan.
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield schools, like several other nearby districts, are set to open Tuesday. While the reopening plan hasn’t changed much from a month ago — some students will alternate days in the buildings while others will learn remotely — the district gave more updates recently…. Read more
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Essex County, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ —When you look around Essex County, it’s easy to see the effects the coronavirus has had on our way of life. What’s less visible is the number of people who are now worrying about having enough to eat…. Read more
Rep. Mikie Sherrill had some kind words for four local businesses that have forged a new normal amid the coronavirus crisis.
CALDWELL, NJ — A diner, a coffeeshop, a gelati eatery and a taco restaurant have all found ways to adapt amid the coronavirus crisis. But “more needs to be done” to get them the financial aid they need to keep their heads above water, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill says…. Read more