The Essex County Environmental Center

Spring 2015

Public Programs

The Essex County Environmental Center is located at 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland in Essex County West Essex Park and is a facility of the Essex County Park System. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Essex County West Essex Park is open to the public every day from dawn until dusk.

Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. For more information, please call 973-228-8776.

In the last week, I have received numerous calls and emails from constituents about the convenience fee charged to pay taxes on line through the city’s website.

First, I want to commend the administration of Mayor Ras Baraka for implementing system that allows our residents to pay property taxes on-line or by phone with credit/debit cards or e-checks. This is a step in the right direction.

Since I joined the City Council in 2006, I have been a longtime advocate for expanding e-government services. I look forward to the day when we also offer this service for water and sewer payments.

Read this article as it originally appeared on nj.com

Following New York City's lead, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said today his administration will explore implementing a municipal identification program for undocumented city residents.

The mayor, who first mentioned the possibility of an ID program at town hall on Wednesday, said the program would give undocumented Newarkers an identification card that could give them access to city services and the ability to hold a bank account.

"We're working hard to get it done by next year. We are bringing together all kinds of stakeholders," Baraka said during an interview today.

Councilman Ramos discussing the Affordable Care Act recently with a group of North Ward Latino residents at the Vince Lombardi Center. Pictured in the background are: Councilman-at-large Luis Quintana, White House Associate Director of Public Engagement Bess Evans and Dennis E. González, executive officer for the Office of the Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Region II.