Here's Your Weekday Update In Bloomfield: Tuesday, Aug. 31

Happy Tuesday, Bloomfield! Here's a quick rundown of what's going on today in town.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 68.

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Here are a few top stories today in Bloomfield:

1. Bloomfield Hydrant Flush: What To Do If You Have Brown Water
2. U.S. Is Out Of Afghanistan, But Rep. Sherrill 'Remains Concerned'
3. Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services Launches Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (TAPinto.net)
4. 20 Years Later: Essex County To Hold Annual 9/11 Ceremony
5. Bloomfield Public Library Launches Tablets on Loan Program (TAPinto.net)

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Today in Bloomfield

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Bloomfield Patch Notebook

• Bloomfield College: "Hme of the Bears, day of move-in So excited to have our resident students back on campus! " (Facebook)
• Bloomfield College: "Who's pumped up for the first day of the semester We sure are To help you navigate campus, or answer any questions, visit our Storytellers this week at our "Ask Me Booths". They'll be stationed at: Talbott Hall 225 Liberty L..." (Facebook)
• Bloomfield College: "Is it 10 a.m. Yet? WHO'S READY FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION TODAY Our staff and students are so thrilled to welcome you! Bring those smiles, excitement, and Bear love with you to campus today. It's going to be a great day" (Facebook)
• Bloomfield College: "Day of the semester. How's everyone enjoying their classes so far? Don't forget, our student ambassador Storytellers are around campus this week at our "Ask Me Booths" to help you navigate campus Come by if you have any questions..." (Facebook)
• Bloomfield Public Library: "#SaturdaySound . "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry via @overdrive_libs. . . #bccls #weekendreads #2021reads #audiobooks #ebooks #libby #librariesofinstagram #bloomfieldlibrary #instalibrary #bookstagram #bloomfieldnj #beach..." (Instagram)
• Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation: "Special Storytime event in the courtyard this Friday for incoming preschoolers and kindergarteners!" (Facebook)
• Bloomfield Public Library: "Special Storytime event in the courtyard this Friday for incoming preschoolers and kindergarteners! . . #bplnj #backtoschool #outdoorstorytime #unitedwayofbloomfield #nightbeforepreschool #nightbeforekindergarten" (Instagram)
• Bloomfield College: "Here's your mid- day reminder Our Ask Me Booths are still in full swing. Grab your coffee, and stop by to get help navigating campus. Our Storytellers will be at the following locations until 4p.m. Talbott Hall 225 Liberty Library" (Facebook)

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