Belleville Historical Society celebrates Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates the day, June 19, 1865, when Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston,…

Belleville football trio gets to end HS career at home in Robeson Classic

After a trying senior season in which they went just 1-9, all Belleville’s Melrich Almonte, Angelo…

Bellville’s member is NJ SAL’s Son of the Year

The American Legion Post 105 Family — made up of the American Legion’s veterans, the Sons…

This weekend, the Wittpenn Bridge will be …

The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed much of this weekend.…

Street will be named for late Belleville mayor June 11

Lloyd Place and Union Avenue will be renamed in honor of the late Belleville Mayor Ray…

GUEST COMMENTARY — Melham says Murphy, Legislature must restore energy tax receipts to lower local tax burden

To the Editor: As the state Legislature and governor move to adopt a new state budget…

Later this week, Belleville will be home to 2 new pickleball courts

One of the nation’s fastest-growing sports is coming to Belleville. The public is invited to attend…

Two neighboring towns cite Belleville Historical Society for its stone restoration work

The work of the Belleville Historical Society in restoring military monuments and the military gravestones of…

NYSP: Belleville man dies from injuries sustained in jet ski collision

A 48-year-old Belleville man died May 27 as the result of the crash of two jet…

Belleville girl wins ages 6-10 fishing derby

 

Belleville youngster wins gARTbage Contest

 

Perrone, Belleville Historical Society complete restoration work on Kearny’s WWII monument

The Belleville Historical recently finished restoring the Kearny World War II  bronze plaque … with the…

Belleville girl wins Essex Fishing Derby

Sofia Guevara of Belleville caught the most fish in the girls’ ages 6-10 category at the…

May 14 marks beginning of National Police Week — we remember all who lost their lives in the line of duty

Sunday, May 14, marks the beginning of National Police Week. We at The Observer take this…

Melham, Belleville accept nearly $70K grant for continued Green initiatives

The Township of Belleville was awarded $68,947 in Clean Communities grants from the state Department of…