Belleville ‘corruption’ probe; Kearny Dems filling vacancy

BELLEVILLE —  The Essex County Prosecutor’s Official Corruption Unit last Wednesday served warrants on the Township of Belleville’s for certain…

around town

Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library’s Book Club, 90 Broad St., has scheduled a meeting of the Book Club for Monday,…

Reilly feted as Civil Lawyer of the Year

The Hudson County Bar Association Civil Practice Committee has named Kathleen M. Reilly of Brady, Brady & Reilly as the…

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Applebee’s in N.J.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in New Jersey invite guests to let the good times roll with a variety…

Report: 2 women arrested, charged with soliciting prostitution at Kearny clinic

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — In a professional building on Midland Ave., near the…

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…

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Got any unneeded or out-of-date medications at home that you’ve been meaning to dispose of?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

Tasty treats from Silver Lake Association

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

around town

Belleville  Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., holds its monthly breakfast Sunday, Feb 15, 9 a.m. to noon.…

Want to eat healthy? ShopRite can help

LYNDHURST –  ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a series of nutrition and wellness events for…

Smoky blaze shuts Skyway

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  On Saturday afternoon, with temperatures well below freezing and the wind-chill well below…

Tomko is new schools chief

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE –  Richard Tomko came up unlucky in the race for state senate…

PJs & reading: perfect together

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  EAST NEWARK –  Some folks probably were scratching their heads after seeing adults and…

Check how town’s plowing … from home

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  That big Nor’easter that was supposed to whack The Observer’s territory last…

Welsh joins Brady, Brady & Reilly firm

James C. Welsh, supervising judge of compensation, has joined Brady, Brady and Reilly of Kearny as head of the…

Adding up the benefits of calcium

Calcium, the most common mineral in the body, plays an essential role in blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve…

around town

Belleville  Belleville Public Library and Information Center’s Children’s Room, 221 Washington Ave., announces the following activities for children: A Hibernation Party kicks…

Down it comes

          Photo by Ron Leir A demolition contractor took down the old…

Pardon us as we get a new look

We’re in the midst of giving TheObserver.com a brand new, fresh look — so please pardon…

Easing the way over

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – State officials are still pondering what to do about the century-old DeJessa…

Last chance to sound off on dog park

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY –  The town is preparing to let the dogs out but…

Ice storm took its toll on local roads

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  By the time you read this, we all may be…

Bracing for funding shift

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  For the past 37 years, the Kearny nonprofit Pathways to Independence Inc.…

A new ‘acquisition’

Tim Bixler, of The Bixler Group Real Estate and Insurance and his wife, Charissa Bixler, welcomed…

3 nominees vie for vacant council seat

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Three political novices – all women – were under consideration for appointment…