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NJ Transit to bring Newark Penn Station, four other intercity stations into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in settlement with federal government over lack of access to bathrooms, food, train platforms
Newark Patch
Local News
Bloomfield’s Bucco Restaurant received a grant from Bloomfield Center Alliance’s facade improvement grant program to update restaurant exterior
Bloomfield Center Alliance
Bloomfield College received a $1.3M grant from the U.S. Department of Education which helps fund the Bloomfield College McNair Scholars Program aimed to help first-generation and underrepresented college students prepare for advanced degrees
Bloomfield Patch
Montclair Inn independent senior living community hosting yard sale fundraiser Oct. 22-23
The Montclair Inn
Montclair Mutual Aid to host free food and music event at 80 Maple Ave. near Montclair’s Glenfield Park Oct. 23 with free distribution of groceries, menstrual products, diapers, clothing, and Halloween costumes
Montclair Mutual Aid
Newark Airport plans hiring event for jobs in food, retail, customer service, cleaning, ramp and cargo, and security at 10 First St. in Elizabeth on Oct. 24 with preregistration required
Council for Airport Opportunity
Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force plans in-person meeting to discuss mental health, addiction services, “special housing units” in county jail on Oct. 22 at the in Newark with Facebook livestream available
Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force
ICYMI: Essex County Environmental Center plans Passaic River Canoe Trip for adults and children age 12+ and up Oct. 22 with preregistration required
Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County residents can register to speak during public comment at the Oct. 22 Essex County Correctional Facility’s Civilian Task Force meeting in Newark or submit written comments, questions by email
Essex County Correctional Facility’s Civilian Task Force
Other News
Hearing aids now available over the counter in stores and online in U.S. with prices reduced, consumers advised to consider customer support needs, device options
Consumer Reports