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The Cicadas Have Emerged in West Essex
June 1, 2013ESSEX FELLS, NJ - The emergence of the cicadas has begun in Essex Fells according to photos and video provided to West Essex TAP by Co...
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Essex County Offers Family Garden Party at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, Saturday
May 17, 2013MONTCLAIR, NJ - All are welcome, Saturday, to attend the Essex County Family Garden Party at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens where...
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South Orange Average Home Prices Up Dramatically
May 10, 2013*LP=List Price, SP=Sale Price, DOM=Days On Market SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Why are South Orange homeowners smiling? &nbs...
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Learn How to Install a Drip Irrigation in Your Garden with the Green Team
April 30, 2013SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Green Teams of Maplewood, South Orange and Millburn will be installing a drip irrigation syste...
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Dispose of Your Household Hazardous Waste This Saturday
April 30, 2013CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Essex County is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, May 4, at the Essex...
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Community Church to Hold Rummage Sale for Charity
April 25, 2013SHORT HILLS: April 23, 2013 – Community Congregational Church in Short Hills is preparing for its semi-annual C...
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Garden State Yarn Crawl
March 26, 2013Come on the Garden State Yarn Crawl April 18-21, 2013 Be inspired by beautiful yarns and books AND support local business...
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Durand-Hedden House Thanks Community
February 25, 2013The Durand-Hedden House, Maplewood's historical society, would like to thank all the community residents and visitors who donated ...
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To Cast a Freedman's Vote
February 12, 2013Durand–Hedden presents for Black History Month: To Cast a Freedman’s Vote: How a Handyman from Perth Amboy Made Civil Righ...
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Warehouse Sale at Virtue Tile, Oct. 27 and 28
October 23, 2012On Saturday and Sunday, October 27th and 28th Virtue Tile will open its warehouse doors to sell off a wide range of leftover inv...
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ESSEX COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIVINCENZO ANNOUNCES 2012 LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR ESSEX COUNTY ROADS; Leaves May Be Placed in Biodegradable Bags or Swept to the Curb
October 10, 2012Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced Essex County’s 2012 Leaf Collection Schedule for County Roads. Reside...
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Area Police Warn Residents to be Aware of Potential Burglar Access Through Window Air Conditioners
August 13, 2012After a recent break-in at an area residence, police are warning residents to be aware of another way burglars can gain access to your...
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"Sky" is the Limit for Trinity's Upcoming VBS
July 26, 2012Trinity’s upcoming VBS for kids will be “full of outdoor fun, indoor crafts, science experiments, snacks, songs, games and...
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Honey, We’re Back: Hilltop Honey rebuilds Cora Hartshorn Arboretum Bee Exhibit After Mistakenly Contaminated by Pesticides
May 29, 2012On June 16th, the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum will host a ”Honey We’re Back” celebration from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ...
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Historic Montrose Park Mansion Slated for Demolition
May 9, 2012The historic home located at 425 Scotland Road has been targeted for demolition by Marylawn of the Oranges, owners of the property. Ma...
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Seton Hall Plant Expert: Back to Basics on Lawn Care
May 4, 2012It’s all about the water, according to Marian Glenn, Ph.D., a biology professor at Seton Hall University, who said drought condi...
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Join The Buzz
April 24, 2012Flemington, New Jersey. April 23rd, 2012 – The Northwest branch of the New Jersey beekeepers association will be...
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Reeves-Reed Arboretum Hires New Executive Director
April 11, 2012After a thorough three-month search, the Board of Trustees of Reeves-Reed Arboretum is pleased to announce that it has appointed Frank...
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COCCIA REALTY WELCOMES EILEEN MC CABE
February 6, 2012Jeffrey David Halpern, Vice President-Branch Manager of Coccia Realty, Madison, recently announced that Eileen McCabe, formerly of Wei...
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Michael Borodinsky to be Installed as President of Community Builders & Remodelers Association of New Jersey
January 18, 2012The Community Builders & Remodelers Association of New Jersey (CBRANJ) has announced that it will install Michael Borodinsky of Me...
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Essex County Environmental Center January Events
December 29, 2011A variety of programs are being offered at the Essex County Environmental Center during the month of January that will teach children ...
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Organizing for the Holidays
November 6, 2011Who would have ever thought that so soon after Hurricane Irene, we would be hit with an autumn snowstorm? Mother Nature reminds us, ye...
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Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Features Art, Family Entertainment, Gourmet Treats
October 30, 2011More than 275 of the nation’s most talented artists will return to the Garden State Exhibit Center on Friday, October 28 through Sunda...
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Fall for Fabulous Finds
October 28, 2011Short Hills, NJ - Fall for a great pair of earrings, a one-of-a-kind necklace or a unique pair of candlesticks at New Eyes for the Nee...
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Irwin Schrager Joins Elite Realtors as Vice President
October 27, 2011Dan and Fern Yanofski are proud to announce that Irwin Schrager has joined Elite Realtors of New Jersey as Vice President and Director...