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Essex County commissioners approve contracts, grants and budget transfers in omnibus vote

Essex County Board of County Commissioners · February 20, 2026
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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners approved a package of contracts, reserve transfers and grant awards, including snow‑removal and park contracts, health‑care service agreements and multiple temporary appropriations drawn from state and federal grants.

Essex County commissioners approved a broad set of contracts, grant acceptances and temporary budget appropriations during a combined conference meeting on March 19.

The board voted to confirm a reserve transfer of $329,500 to the 2025 budget to cover outstanding bills and parks utilities and approved contract awards for snow and ice removal, park landscape maintenance and janitorial services at Turtleback Zoo. Commissioners also approved two health‑sector agreements: a professional services arrangement with RWJ Barnabas Health for outpatient emergency services at the Essex County…

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