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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Around Bloomfield: Parking Wars + School Finances + ICE Detainee Released (patch.com) — Bloomfield-area readers get a quick roundup of major Essex County stories, from a state audit of local school district spending to a heated meeting about parking enforcement and new technology targeting violators. The piece also points to crime, good news, and community features, helping residents stay on top of regional politics, development projects, and human-interest stories that affect daily life nearby.
• Bloomfield 10/5 Council Meeting Recap (TAPinto.net) — Bloomfield's latest council meeting recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Blind Equality Awareness Day, and Italian American Heritage and Culture Month, while urging residents to support affected neighbors. Residents also pressed officials about recent ICE detentions, and Mayor Jenny Mundell reiterated Bloomfield's commitment to immigrant support resources and limiting local involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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