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Here's Your Weekday Update In Bloomfield: Wednesday, Sept. 1
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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's catch up with what's happening in Bloomfield today.
First, today's weather: Heavy rain throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 62.
Here are some top stories today in Bloomfield:
- PSEG Will Remove, Trim Trees In Bloomfield: Here's Why (Bloomfield Patch)
- Essex-Hudson Greenway Coalition Holds Virtual Public Meeting on September 1 (Baristanet)
- Essex County Board of County Commissioners' Meeting (TAPinto.net)
- THE INSPIRE PROJECT Will Perform at Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green (Broadway World)
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Today in Bloomfield
- Staff Reports - Bloomfield Township School District (12:00 AM)
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: "The rain can't stop us…we're here for you Bears We've moved our Ask Me Booths to the following locations today. Be sure to stop by for any questions navigating campus, or just to say hello to our Storytellers. Find us inside of: Colle..." (Facebook)
- Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation: "We're pleased to announce the launch of our Tablet program - open to Bloomfield Card Holders ages 18+ . Stop by the Circulation desk in the main library to reserve yours today. . #njstatelibrary #instituteofmuseumandlibraryservices #bpln..." (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)
- Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "In honor of World Alzheimer's Day on September 21, join us virtually from 4-6pm for "Dementia Conversations", hosted by Van Dyk Health Care. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. ..." (Facebook)
- Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation: "There will be NO food delivery today - but stop by next week as we continue this wonderful partnership through the fall . . #bloomfieldpartnerships #bplnj #toniskitchen #bloomfieldhealthdept #HealthyMealInaBoxBFLD" (Facebook)
- Bloomfield Public Library: "We're pleased to announce the launch of our Tablet program - open to Bloomfield Card Holders ages 18+ . Stop by the Circulation desk in the main library to reserve yours today. . #njstatelibrary #instituteofmuseumandlibraryservices #bpln..." (Instagram)
- Bloomfield Public Library: "There will be NO food delivery today - but stop by next week as we continue this wonderful partnership through the fall . . #bloomfieldpartnerships #bplnj #toniskitchen #bloomfieldhealthdept #HealthyMealInaBoxBFLD" (Instagram)
- Bloomfield Public Library: "In 2 weeks! Join us to discuss this story . . #mondaynightbookclub #bplnj #bloomfieldnj #fictionbookclub #bookclub #alexmichaelides #2021reads #nytbestseller" (Instagram)
- Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation: "Every September we're proud to celebrate #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. . This year - #ALA wants to hear from you - our patrons! How do we empower you? Use the hashtag #LibrariesEmpower, tag @bplnj , and visit https://bit.ly/3AKh2bl for detail..." (Facebook)
- Bloomfield Public Library: "Every September we're proud to celebrate #LibraryCardSignUpMonth. . This year - #ALA wants to hear from you - our patrons! How do we empower you? Use the hashtag #LibrariesEmpower, tag @bplnj , and visit https://bit.ly/3AKh2bl for detail..." (Instagram)
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