Essex County Local Highlights

10/29/2025

For anyone experiencing food insecurity right now, please see this message from The Oakley.

08/06/2025

We're excited to invite Merchant Vendors to this year's Feast of St. Gerard!! We welcome you to come share your unique items and sell your merch! Contact John for more info 973 277-5935. Can't wait to see the amazing things you all have to offer!

07/10/2025

12/13/2023

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12/17/23 1 to 4.
106 Myrtle St Bloomfield, NJ

Come BUY and see me :-)

12/01/2023

07/19/2023

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Save the date, this is going to be a good one! National Night Out Against Crime! BPD, Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council are extremely excited to announce that on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 from 5-9pm, we will be hosting a first if its kind National Night Out Celebration!!!

Unlike other years, this newly revamped event will be held at the Belleville Municipal Stadium! We will have MUSIC - GAMES - BOUNCY RIDES - AMAZING FOOD TRUCKS – OVER 20 VENDORS - TOUCH A TRUCK EXPERIENCE and MUCH MORE!

There will also be a fly-over by the NJ Stare Police Helicopter during the event!! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!!

Anyone wishing to have a block party or gathering for National Night Out is asked to please contact us to discuss at 973-450-3348.

National Night Out focuses on enhancing the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. This event is an opportunity to meet and greet your neighbors and local first responders. We hope to see everyone there and if you have any questions, please contact the BPD Community Relations Unit at the number listed above.

06/20/2023

Handy chart for everyone to save.!!!!!!

12/24/2022

Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council invite you to take part in the drive-through event. Children of all ages should look up to the sky Friday night, January 6, 2023 and follow the lights to the Fourth Annual Three Kings Day celebration. The light will be leading all to make the pilgrimage to Belleville High School- 100 Passaic Ave. The celebration will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Participants should enter via Division St. and will exit via Passaic Ave.

Three Kings Day is especially popular in Spain and Latin American countries, where the day is commemorated by giving gifts to children. For more information you can call 973-450-3345.