Enforcement Initiative: A Summer of Low Crime, Increased Safety in Irvington Township

By: Richard L. Smith Irvington Township's unwavering commitment to safety and community well-being has again proven successful, with another summer marked by reduced crime rates and discreet significant incidents. The efforts of The Honorable Mayor Tony Vauss and Irvington Township Police Director Tracey Bowers have played a pivotal role in transforming the township from a [...]

2023-09-11T14:07:44-04:00September 6, 2023|

A Sense of Peace and Wellness: Weekly Free Community Yoga Invites Irvington Residents to Embrace Tranquility

"I'm thrilled to offer these complimentary community yoga classes in the welcoming ambiance of Greene Terrace Playground," -Ms. Tashonda Ferguson, Holistic Health Coach By: Richard L. Smith On Wednesdays, as the sun starts to dip below the horizon and a gentle breeze sweeps through, the residents of Irvington and nearby neighborhoods are always warmly invited [...]

2023-08-21T22:02:31-04:00August 18, 2023|

POSTHUMOUS SALUTE: Street Naming Honors for an Essex County Trailblazer, Irvington Township Man of God

Watch Video! By: Richard L. Smith Irvington Township and residents from around Essex County came together to honor a remarkable community leader and man of God, Rev. Dr. Leroy Hodges Sr., founder and pastor of Strangers Home Church of God in Christ. In a moving early afternoon posthumous tribute, Irvington Township Council President Jamillah Beasley [...]

2023-07-25T15:33:08-04:00July 24, 2023|

Irvington Police Division Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras

The Irvington Public Safety Department announced that on August 1, 2022, a limited number of officers will now be equipped with body-worn cameras. This initiative is part of a county-wide effort by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office to equip all Essex County police agencies with body-worn cameras. The public will see the new cameras worn [...]

2022-08-08T09:30:12-04:00August 2, 2022|

PSE&G Encourages Eligible Customers to Apply For Assistance In Paying Utility Bills

(NEWARK, NJ – May 21, 2020) During these times of hardship, PSE&G reminds its customers that energy assistance is available to households that meet certain income guidelines and other eligibility requirements. Customers can apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) until July 31, 2020. The State of New Jersey Department of Community [...]

2021-09-13T15:58:31-04:00September 13, 2021|

Covid-19 Testing Site

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr., Freeholder President Brendan Gill, and Vice President Wayne Richardson announced that Essex County will be opening a drive-through testing site for Essex County residents who are symptomatic of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Essex County Weequahic Park in Newark. The site will open on Thursday, March 26th and [...]

2020-03-27T18:24:52-04:00March 27, 2020|

Pursuant to Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order No. 107 Town Hall is physically closed

Dear Residents and Business Owners, Pursuant to Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order No. 107 Town Hall is physically closed; however, the Township remains open for business. Our goal is to provide the public with all the services they have come to expect from Mayor Vauss’ Administration. You can reach Police, Fire, and Public Works as [...]

2020-03-30T14:38:03-04:00March 27, 2020|

Mayor Tony Vauss is advising people to socially distance.

Mayor Tony Vauss is advising people to socially distance themselves in order to reduce pressures on health services and stop the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). Mayor Tony Vauss has sent the Police and Fire department out to ask Irvington residents to stay indoors due to the coronavirus. It's Time To Get Serious About Social Distancing. [...]

2020-03-27T18:14:47-04:00March 26, 2020|

Irvington, New Jersey Mayor Tony Vauss would like to say thank you

Irvington, New Jersey Mayor Tony Vauss would like to say thank you to all the Doctors, Paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and nurses; they’re serving our community selflessly. And at the same time, they’re facing the same struggles at home that we have with this pandemic. So I wanted to show my support and give them [...]

2020-03-25T13:24:56-04:00March 25, 2020|