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Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Belleville Schools Will Let Public Use New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (patch.com) — Belleville residents will soon be able to charge their electric vehicles at 20 new stations installed at local schools and the Hornblower Early Childhood Center during non-school hours for a set fee. Funded through state and utility programs, the initiative reflects the district's broader sustainability push, including energy audits, green purchasing, and recycling efforts that directly benefit the Belleville community.
• Tax Hike Still Likely In Delayed Belleville Town Budget (patch.com) — Belleville officials still haven't finalized the 2026 municipal budget, but the current proposal would raise the average homeowner's municipal taxes by about $175 on a $300,000 assessment. Rising group insurance costs are driving much of the increase, while services and staffing remain largely unchanged as the town awaits final state approval.
• When Will Essex County Pick Up Leaves? See the 2026 Schedule. (montclairlocal.news) — Belleville residents along Essex County roads should mark their calendars for county leaf pickups scheduled November 9-13 and December 7-11. Leaves can go in biodegradable bags or curbside piles, but must be kept away from storm drains and only placed out within a week of collection, helping keep local streets and drainage clear this fall.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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