Belleville’s schools chief named to prestigious nationwide Leaders to Learn From list

  Richard Tomko, the superintendent of Belleville’s Public Schools, has been the recipient of many honors…

Belleville, one of only a few NJ towns to not charge for rec programs, may soon change that … for all the right reasons

Play ball, kids!  But you’ll have to pay for the privilege. That’s the current thinking of…

SAL 105 sends $1K in Girl Scout cookies to vets near and far

American Legion Post 105 and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105 made life a…

Belleville Historical Society celebrates Lunar New Year

Did you know the first Chinese community in this part of the U.S. was not in…

A message from Fr. Ivan Sciberras as Catholic Schools Week kicks off

As you read this, Catholic Schools Week, observed around the country, will be in full swing. …

Many have not yet applied for ANCHOR rebate, Melham says, but you still have until Feb. 28 to do so

State officials say many eligible taxpayers have not yet applied for a tax rebate through the…

Solar panels, installed in most Belleville schools, will $ave on power, teach kids importance of ‘Green’ living

The Belleville School District says it is moving ahead with cutting-edge initiatives to create a cleaner,…

Belleville girls basketball enjoys bounce back season

To fully grasp the meaning of the 7-2 start Belleville’s girls basketball team has gotten off…

Melham: Deadline for ANCHOR rebate applications extended to Jan. 31

The State of New Jersey has extended the application deadline and are expanding eligibility for the…

Clara’s first baby of 2023 will call Belleville home

North Arlington girls, Belleville and Kearny boys win holiday basketball tournaments

The holiday tournament week has been a successful one for The Observer Area basketball teams. Three…

The Top 10 Sports stories of 2022

It’s safe to say that 2022 was a memorable year for local sports. Champions were crowned,…

Belleville wrestling excels at Kearny Tournament

Before the season, Joe Pizzi told his Belleville wrestling team that it had the talent to…

Belleville Historical Society honors town’s (and Nutley’s) war heroes on Wreaths Across America day

This is a long-time BHS tradition initiated by its president Mike Perrone

3,000+ enjoy Belleville’s annual Winterfest

Like a scene ripped from a timeless holiday classic, there was Deputy Mayor Thomas Graziano, proudly…

Shovels in the ground for Belleville’s newest redevelopment project

More new luxury apartments are coming to Belleville and it was all made a reality Dec.…

Belleville Historical Society expands for Wreaths Across America Day

Every year, the Belleville Historical Society takes part in Wreaths Across America Day. But in 2022,…

Tomko appointed to governor’s taskforce

Gov. Philip D. Murphy announced the appointments of 23 new members to the Task Force on…

Belleville Christmas tree lighting & winter fest slated for next week

Township is also accepting letters to Santa at three locations

Belleville’s Florence Coughlin turns 100, gets visit from Melham

Centenarian's home had Belleville's first-ever in-ground pool.

BHS and Tom the Turkey visit children at Belleville Cerebral Palsy Center

Belleville SAL retire nearly 4,000 US flags

“Let these faded flags of our country be retired and destroyed with respectful and honorable rites…

Belleville Historical Society expands to restore more memorials, monuments

On Veterans Day, the Belleville Historical Society incorporated a new organization specifically dedicated to the cleaning…

Stunning Indian sand art on display at Belleville deli

See it in person at 750 Washington Ave.

Belleville hosting massive World Cup kickoff party

 With a massive, outdoor TV screen, Belleville is prepared for hundreds, if not thousands, of…

Belleville has 2 Veterans Day events planned

  Belleville, the first municipality in Essex County and the seventh statewide to be officially designated…

Perrone and Hadshinow magnificently restore Kearny monument you likely didn’t know existed

It’s been there for three quarters of a century. Thousands drive past it every day. But…

Belleville training facility opens

Angelica Allen-McMillan shifted her weight to her left, cocked her right leg back and, with a…

Belleville cited for its bicycle and walking safety efforts

Belleville has been recognized by the New Jersey Department of Transportation to encourage safer and more…

Belleville officials sport pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October and throughout the year, people wear pink to honor survivors,…