Belleville-Nutley, NJ Coronavirus Updates & News For September 11 – Patch.com

Coronavirus testing events will take place in South Orange, Nutley, Fairfield and Newark.

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Free coronavirus testing events will be taking place in South Orange, Nutley, Fairfield and Newark, Essex County officials announced Thursday…. Read more

Summit is among several districts in the area that had to announce a positive case of the virus during the start of the school year.

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Superintendent of Schools Scott Hough announced Thursday — nine days after schools reopened — that a Summit Middle School student tested positive for coronavirus…. Read more

Stakes are high, a congresswoman says – arts groups and venues contribute about $1.2 billion to New Jersey’s economy each year.

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The arts are more than just nourishment for the soul – they’re a vital financial staple for New Jersey. And more needs to be done to keep them alive through the ongoing coronavirus crisis, a congresswoman from the 11th District says…. Read more

Temperature checks. Face masks. Social distancing. When it comes to creating a safe play space for kids, the coronavirus has left its mark.

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Temperature checks. Masks. Social distancing. When it comes to creating a safe play space for children, the coronavirus has definitely left its mark. … Read more

Gov. Murphy told CNN he would have shut down NJ earlier if he knew President Trump, as he admitted in a book, played down the coronavirus.

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy told CNN on Wednesday he would have shut down New Jersey earlier if he knew President Trump, as he admitted in a book by journalist Bob Woodward, played down the coronavirus threat. … Read more

Newark Airport continues to evolve amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

NEWARK, NJ — People passing through Newark Liberty International Airport can now take an on-site coronavirus test…. Read more

There’s a simple reason why local homeowners should care that Montclair kept its AAA bond rating, officials say: property taxes.

MONTCLAIR, NJ — There’s a simple reason why local homeowners should care that Montclair kept its AAA bond rating for a fourth straight year, officials say: property taxes. … Read more