Seeking donations for Brown St. fire victims

The Nutley Department of Public Affairs, working in partnership with the Nutley Music Boosters Association, is seeking…

Fitness center coming; new housing under review

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – It may require an extended backstop at Harvey Field to…

Legion seeks new members

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – ­ Last August, The Observer carried our feature story on the…

Teens for Jeans big hit

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  The suggestion came from English teacher Kathy Williams but once it…

2nd time around for council pick

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  It’s back to square one for members of the Kearny governing…

Will town privatize water system?

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  On March 1, Kearny Water Superintendent and Licensed Water System Operator Richard…

Brand-new cars go up in flames

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Last Thursday, for the second time in five days, township firefighters…

Bust alleged repeat drug offender

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – A Kearny man, arrested in January on drug charges, was busted again…

Fire fatality under review

BELLEVILLE –  The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death of a Belleville resident found dead in his…

Thoughts & Views: Don’t gamble on park’s future

Okay, Gov. Christie, Assemblyman Prieto and Sen. Sweeney, I call your collective bluffs. It’s time to put all your cards…

Death was ‘self-inflicted,’ police say

BELLEVILLE –  The lifeless body of a Belleville man was found outside his house on Hill St. in the…

Cops break up narcotics operation

BLOOMFIELD – Armed with a battering ram, Essex County sheriff’s officers and Bloomfield police last week forced their way through…

Unneeded meds welcome 24/7 at HQ

Got any unneeded or out-of-date medications at home that you’ve been meaning to dispose of? Now you can do exactly that…

KPD: Axe & you shall be seized

At 4 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, KPD Officer Patrick Becker, responding to a report of a suspicious person lurking near…

Tasty treats from Silver Lake Association

BELLEVILLE –  Want to prepare a special delicacy for an Easter holiday meal for the family? How about…