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Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Oct 7, 2026
This RFP seeks proposals for topiary refurbishment services and materials for artificial topiaries at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo.
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
This is an Invitation for Bid for County of Essex miniature golf course improvements, not a grant program. The project includes demolition, grading, a new miniature golf layout, landscaping, new turf, obstacle construction, related infrastructure, and optional lighting, with a 150-day performance period after the Notice to Proceed. Bids are due October 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.; bidders must purchase the paper plans and specifications in person for a non-refundable $150 fee.
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Sep 21, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
Provide 2027 juvenile justice programs for the county division of youth services commission.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Essex County
The board meeting addressed critical operational and strategic updates. Key discussions included the Director's report regarding changes to SNAP, WIOA funding waivers, and new requirements for the Summer Youth Employment Program. The board approved modifications to the local and regional plans. Additionally, the meeting covered energy industry partnerships and various workforce development initiatives. Committee reports provided updates on upcoming AI seminars and business opportunities regarding the World Cup, personnel and event planning for the Disability Committee, challenges involving state payment delays and student participation within the Literacy Committee, and reviews of work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid programs.
The document contains an agenda for an upcoming meeting and minutes from a previous session. Key discussion topics included the consideration and approval of funding for junior public safety academies and youth programs. Presentations were delivered regarding an Art Therapy Program and a YMCA alternative-to-detention program. Updates were provided on the commission's planning framework, multi-disciplinary team services, summer internship programs hosted by the prosecutor's office, and prevention programs. Additionally, reports were shared regarding youth justice commission triennial plans and collaborative efforts between regional hubs.
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The meeting included welcome remarks and a discussion on the role of the Workforce Development Board in collaborating with the One-Stop system to connect the workforce with emerging job opportunities. Committee reports were provided for Literacy, Small Business, Disability, Youth Investment, Welfare to Work, and the One-Stop system, highlighting FY25 achievements, performance targets, and future planning such as an upcoming AI Summit. Additionally, the board conducted elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair.
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