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Tuesday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
Thursday: Warm with sun and some clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bloomfield ICE arrest rattles nearby elementary school (northjersey.com) — Bloomfield's Berkeley Elementary School briefly went into shelter-in-place after ICE agents arrested a suspect on the sidewalk nearby, though officials say the person had no connection to the school. Township leaders and the superintendent stressed that local agencies do not conduct immigration enforcement, while a local immigrant justice group is urging updated policies on federal agents' access to public buildings.
• Oggi Gelato Sets Grand Opening in Montclair — Plus More Restaurant Openings and Closings (montclairlocal.news) — A new Cuban restaurant and lounge has just opened on Bloomfield Avenue in Bloomfield, adding another nearby option for local diners who enjoy cocktails and Cuban favorites. The roundup also highlights several Montclair and Essex County restaurant openings, rebrandings, and a coming sandwich shop, giving Bloomfield residents fresh ideas for where to eat next.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Coordinator BPS Customer Service in Bloomfield. Apply here.
East Orange General Hospital posted a job opening for Security Officer in East Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Ridge
New Montclair Gelato Shop, Rutt's Hut at Prudential Center, Plus More News You Missed in Montclair + Essex County (themontclairgirl.com)
Local Event: Lunatic Fringe Improv Comedy! (patch.com)
Zanella sparks Wallkill Valley football over Glen Ridge for first 5-0 start in eight years (nj.com)
Montclair
'Second Chances' Takes Center Stage at Montclair Story Salon Oct. 8 (montclairlocal.news)
The 15th Annual Montclair Film Festival Kicks off on 10/16 (themontclairgirl.com)
Belleville
Data Center Debate Rages In Nutley; Ex-Hoffman LaRoche Property Is The Battleground (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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