Around Montclair: Snowstorm + ICE + Real Estate + Train Derailment

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Get caught up with some of this week’s top stories in Essex County (click headline to read article). Want more local news? Sign up for free Patch email newsletters.

Government/Politics:

NJ Congressional Dems Back Effort To Ban Private Prison Contracts With ICE

'ICE Out Of NJ': Essex County Protesters Rally In Solidarity With Minneapolis

Anti-ICE Activists Tell Local School Board To Cut Ties With NJ Food Company

Critics Blast Billionaire's Plan To Raze North Jersey Forest For Apartments

Montclair Schools Discusses Budget Gap, Referendum At Town Hall [WATCH]

Trains And Buses In NJ-11: Congress Candidates Talk Public Transportation

NJ City Is Selling 6 Properties For $100 Each In Latest Affordable Housing Push

Essex County Town Pushes Back Against Scathing ‘Opioid’ Report From NJ Comptroller

North Jersey Mayor Returns From 6-Month Military Deployment In Iraq

NJ American Water Wants To Hike Rates For Garden State Customers

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Essex County Man Dies While Shoveling Snow, Found With Shovel In Hand: Police

Essex County Teen Reported Missing Amid Major Snowstorm, Police Say

Essex County Snowfall Totals: Winter Storm Leaves Region Blanketed In Snow

Can Snow Shovelers 'Save' Parking Spots? Here's What Police Say In This NJ Town

Train Derailment In Essex County: Here’s What Happened, Investigators Say

PATH Suspensions Will Impact Riders At 3 Stations

Here's When New Target Store In Essex County Will Open, Company Says

Want more local news? See crime and public safety coverage for the week here >> Essex County 911: Fatal Crash Videos + Phony ICE Agent + Sex Trafficking + Pokémon Cards

Check out some stories that will make you smile here >> Good News In Essex County: Lifesaving Gift + Inspiring Firefighter + Rowing Champs

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