CORRECTION

A story in the Jan. 13 issue of The Observer about a fire at Plaque Art…

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

3 arrested in Nutley robbery

NUTLEY — At 12:50 a.m., Jan. 18, a Nutley police officer noticed three young men fleeing…

3 displaced, 1 injured in Belleville fire

BELLEVILLE – Three township residents were displaced and one was injured by a fire that heavily…

From Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos … RE: the snow emergency

The Kearny Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with the Kearny Police and Fire departments, Kearny…

Closures for Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26 & 27 (ongoing list)

Here’s an ongoing list of local closures as of 5:39 p.m., Jan. 26. We’ll update this…

Nutley Library closing today at 1 p.m.

The Nutley Public Library will close early Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at 1 p.m., due to…

State offices closing at 1 p.m. today, will be closed tomorrow

State offices will close today at 1 p.m., and will be closed tomorrow, after Gov. Christie…

Delivery of The Observer will likely be delayed Tuesday; no trash pickup in NA Tuesday

Because of the pending storm, delivery of The Observer will likely be delayed tomorrow, Jan. 27.…

Angelo Feorenzo, father of former Observer Publisher Lisa Feorenzo, dies at 75

Above: Tina Feorenzo, Angelo J. Feorenzo and former Observer Publisher Lisa Feorenzo. Angelo James Feorenzo, 75,…

4th year for CANstruction

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Several years ago, Paul Rogers of Kearny visited a unique exhibit in…

$3.7M deficit confirmed

BELLEVILLE –  Well, now it’s official. An audit of the Belleville Board of Education for the 2013-2014 school year…

Medical school will be Roche tenant

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY –  Roche USA, the Swiss-based pharmaceutical company that is marketing its 118-acre property…

Fitzhenry picked for vacant seat

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON –  Republican loyalist Brian Fitzhenry was rewarded for his longtime service to…

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Bloomfield  Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., hosts a Book Club meeting Feb. 2, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., in…

Nutley police, Essex prosecutor, investigating apparent murder-suicide

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo announced today that…

Keeping rail talks on track

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A renewed push for a rail link. More tax abatements.I nfrastructure improvements. These…

No commitment yet on school occupant

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  Holy Cross parish, which has been seeking a new tenant for…

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Belleville  Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., holds its monthly breakfast Sunday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission…

Join the Lions & become a volunteer

ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of “New Year, New You” health and wellness events…

Bianchi focused on meadows redevelopment, spending checks

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  North Arlington selected a group of new professional staffers at the…

Have you seen this alleged NA shoplifter?

On Jan. 7  at 5:20 p.m., an individual described as a white man,  approximately 5’10” with short…

NA Senior Center being kept open through Thursday for residents who need warmth

North Arlington Borough Administrator Steve LoIacono announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that, “Due to severe cold and…

Winter haven for Hudson homeless

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  If you open it, they will come. That’s what Hudson…

Town awards PILOT, issues bonds

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – The tax break for Kearny Point Industrial Park – or, at…

New townhomes taking shape

Photo by Ron Leir Arlington Village Development Partners LLC is moving forward with construction of 12…

A look at probiotics and health

Unlike the bacteria that cause diarrhea, fever, and many other symptoms, probiotics are live microorganisms that may improve your health…

PBA, Red Bulls share holiday spirit

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer correspondent  HARRISON –  Unfortunately, 2014 won’t go down as a banner year…

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Bloomfield  Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., presents its version of the traditional Italian legend of La Befana with interactive…

2014: The year in review

Compiled by Karen Zautyk & Ron Leir  Observer Correspondents    JANUARY The revolving door on the office of…