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Giangeruso, Melham and Pronti urge residents to apply for tax relief … before it’s too late
With the Oct. 31 deadline quickly approaching, the mayors of North Arlington, Belleville and Lyndhurst are…
BHS presents flag that flew over Fort McHenry to Belleville American Legion
The Belleville Historical Society recently presented Belleville American Legion Post 105 with an American flag which…
Belleville football makes history with Ivy White Division title
With a large senior class, a large part of which has started for three or four…
Athlete of the Week- Sean Sharpe saves the day for 3-0 Bucs
There’s a commonly used refrain when it comes to true stars that big-time players make big-time…
Belleville UNICO hosting ALS walkathon
The Belleville UNICO chapter hosts its annual ALS walkathon to benefit those suffering from Lou Gehrig’s…
ALERT — Expect lane closure tonight on Rutgers Street bridge
Beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19 until 5 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, the right lane…
ANCHOR rebates coming soon
Homeowners and renters in Belleville and surrounding communities should be on the lookout for a letter…
ECPO: 3 Essex Sheriff’s Officers, including 1 from Kearny & 1 from Belleville, suspended & charged with theft from arrest scene
Three Essex County Sheriff’s Officers — including one from Kearny and one from Belleville — have…
Harrison boys soccer determined after state finals run
Harrison boys soccer players (left to right): Fabio Falla, Christian Barrios, Alex Zambrano, Anas Oufrid, Angelo…
Belleville football looks to build off winning year
Belleville enjoyed one of its most successful seasons in recent memory a year ago, going 5-4…
Local towns planning for National Night Out
Local towns will sponsor National Night Out festivities Aug. 5 and some have lots planned. Kearny…
Melham releases statement following death of Connie Francis
It is with profound sadness that the Township of Belleville mourns the passing of one of…
Belleville’s Walsh set for big summer after Quad-County Game
During the high school baseball season, Belleville’s Sean Walsh might not get the notoriety that some…
Big schedule of events planned for Belleville’s summer
It’s going to be a hot, fun and cost-free summer in Belleville. A series of free…
Upcoming events
Elks’ Special Children’s Committee hosting hibachi dinner, show The Kearny-Belleville Elks’ Special Children’s Committee hosts a…
Sons donate Girl Scout Cookies to veterans
For the fourth year in a row, the Sons of The American Legion (SAL) Detachment of…
Belleville’s new schools superintendent is ready to get going
Belleville’s newly appointed superintendent of schools says he’s not the sit-in-the-office type of administrator. So, he’s…
Grilo, Pronti & Melham elected to conference of mayors’ board of directors
Mayors Daniel H. Pronti of North Arlington, Michael A. Melham of Belleville and Dina M. Grilo…
TIKTOK TREACHERY
There have been some pretty absurd TikTok challenges over the years. But the most recent one…
Belleville baseball begins playoff push with busy week ahead
The state baseball tournament doesn’t officially begin for another two weeks. For the Belleville baseball team…
Belleville marks Earth Day with townwide cleanup
Belleville’s annual Community Cleanup grew significantly in 2025, incorporating gardening and landscaping initiatives to mark Earth…
Belleville Sons’ picnic benefits COTA
“The National Executive Committee voted in 2022 to create American Legion Family Day on the last…
‘CARTEL LANDLORDS’ — State AG suing 10 biggest landlords over illegal rent scheme, including Russo
One of Kearny, Harrison, Belleville and Lyndhurst’s most noted landlords — among many other properties in…
Belleville boys volleyball looks returns to Essex quarterfinals
Forgive Belleville head boys volleyball coach John Spina for feeling like this is a story he’s…
Doyle proclaims first week of May Elks Youth Week
Mayor Carol Jean Doyle has officially proclaimed the first week of May — May 1 through…
Belleville softball shows growth in start of the season
With four freshmen and three sophomores in the regular lineup, Belleville softball coach Chris Cantarella knows…
Girls Flag Football comes to Belleville as the sport continues to grow
The rise in popularity of high school girls flag football has been meteoric both in New…
Belleville Historical Society will mark Vietnam War Veterans Day later in March
The Belleville Historical Society observes Vietnam War Veterans Day Saturday, March 29, at noon in the…