Around West Orange: Election Winners + SNAP + Strike Avoided + Trump Memo

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Government/Politics:

West Orange Town Council, School Board 2025 Election Results (UPDATED)

NJ Governor Election Results: Sherrill Wins, AP Says

Sherrill Heavily Outperforms Ciattarelli In Essex County

Republicans Dig In For ‘Long Haul’ After 2025 Election

NJ-27 Assembly Election Results: Bagolie, Collazos-Gill Win, AP Says

NJ-29 Assembly Election Results: Pintor Marin, Speight Win, AP Projects

NJ-34 Assembly Election Results: Morales, Venezia Win, AP Says

NJ-40 Assembly Election Results: DePhillips, Barlas Win, AP Projects

Essex County Clerk Election Results 2025: Durkin Leads Mathews

2 Congress Candidates From Essex County Seek Sherrill's Seat In NJ-11

Election Day Threats Reported At Polling Places Across New Jersey

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

West Orange Town Council Ends Legal Feud With Mayor, Approves Settlement

West Orange Schools Get Bomb Threats On Election Day

NJ City Plans To Offer Vouchers To SNAP Households Amid Government Shutdown

NJ Food Nonprofit Offers Aid To SNAP Families, Fed Government Workers

Essex County City Reaches Out To SNAP Households As Gov’t Shutdown Continues

Food Pantry In Essex County Braces For Spike In Need Amid SNAP Benefit Loss

Essex County Town Offers Aid For Families Impacted By SNAP Cuts, Government Furloughs

2,000 NJ Security Guards Get Pay Hike After Threatening To Strike

2 NJ Airports To Slash Flights As Holiday Travel Season Looms

Protest In Essex County Will Oppose Trump’s Controversial NSPM-7 ‘Terrorism’ Memo

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