Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Essex County executive highlights accomplishments, announces litany of 2013 projects during annual speech.
Before a crowd of more than 300 people Tuesday night, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. heralded Essex County’s most significant accomplishments in his 10th annual State of the County address at the Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove. The audience, which included Gov. Chris Christie, state Sen. President Stephen Sweeney and state Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver, listened intently as DiVincenzo checked off a litany of accomplishments, including spending cuts, revenue increases, controlling taxes and providing services. “At a time when all levels of government have raided their surpluses, we have been able to grow our rainy day fund,” said DiVincenzo, praising the county’s ability to prevent layoffs and improve its …
Monday, June 20, 2011
DiVincenzo fell while riding his bike in Brookdale Park.
This story was updated on Tuesday, June 21 at 1:45 p.m. Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. was back on the job Tuesday after spending three nights in the hospital following a bike accident Saturday that bruised his ribs, county officials said. Anthony Puglisi, public information officer for the county, said DiVincenzo was released this morning. He said DiVincenzo was riding his bike in Brookdale Park shortly after 1 p.m. when he ran into a concrete bench. Puglisi said DiVincenzo was "distracted" and didn't see the bench. "You can tell he's a little sore, but everything is back to normal," said Puglisi. He said DiVincenzo, 59, was only bruised and did not break any bones. He was held at University Hospital as a "precaution." "He…
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
State of County Address puts spotlight on Essex success stories.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. delivered his annual State of the County Address Tuesday in Cedar Grove, where he touted accomplishments from his previous two terms and spoke of the work that lies ahead. A crowd of hundreds that included mayors, state legislators, division directors, county employees and freeholders gathered in the auditorium of the $58 million Essex County Hospital Center, which, completed in 2006, was an early feather in DiVincenzo's cap. In front of a towering projection screen that illustrated his words with images, DiVincenzo outlined a series of measures his administration has undertaken which have resulted in an improved financial picture for the county, a more robust and profitable parks system, and…
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4:26 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
We need a fiscal conseravtive to run for County executive that wont be afraid to Cut Spending and lower taxes. more ›