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🌱 Patch AM: Bloomfield 2026 Election: Town Council, School Board Candidates
Spotted on the Bloomfield calendar: Open House Ninjas Program

Hey there, Bloomfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See who's running for Bloomfield council and school board in 2026
- See how Bloomfield's Isabella Bernhard powered a big win over Nutley.
Also on today's calendar: Open House Ninjas Program and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; windy, temps: high: 68, low: 58.
- Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bloomfield 2026 Election: Town Council, School Board Candidates (patch.com) — Bloomfield voters are getting a detailed look at who will appear on their 2026 general election ballots, from uncontested town council races to a crowded school board field. The guide also explains key deadlines and options for Bloomfield residents to vote by mail, early in person, or at the polls on Election Day.
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• Super Essex Conference Girls Soccer Players of the Week for Sept. 24 (nj.com subscription) — Bloomfield girls soccer standout Isabella Bernhard is spotlighted for scoring four goals and two assists in three recent games, including the winner in a 2-1 victory over Nutley. The piece also recaps top performances from other Super Essex Conference players, giving local fans a quick look at who's hot around the county.
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📸 Around Bloomfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Open House Ninjas Program →
Rare Breed MMA, 65 Washington St, Bloomfield
9:00 am - Community Open Art Studio Drop-In →
Bloomfield Civic Center, 84 Broad St, Bloomfield
1:30 pm - Montclair Dance Festival Returns with 4 free hours of Dance in Downtown Montclair →
The Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St, Montclair
10:00 am - Atlantic City Day Trip - Harrah's Hotel & Casino →
340 Orange Rd, Montclair
8:00 am - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave, Montclair
7:00 pm - Stand With the Formosa 2! Oppose Plastic Pollution & Support 2 Activists Arrested at Formosa Plastic →
Essex County (Veterans) Courthouse, 50 W Market St, Newark
9:29 am - Living Estate Sale →
Bloomfield, New Jersey, Bloomfield
10:00 am - St. Mary's Family Fun Food Truck Festival →
17 Monsignor Owens Pl, Nutley
4:00 pm - New Jersey Small Business Summit →
University Hall, University Promenade, Montclair
9:00 am
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Wednesday October 21
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Other local events
- Dog Training Group Classes: Beginner's Obedience →
Brookside Park, 90 Bay Ave, Bloomfield
11:00 am - Scout Troop 22 Open House →
St Thomas the Apostle School, 50 Byrd Ave, Bloomfield
7:30 pm - Business & Friends Bowling Night & Networking →
Bowlero Belleville, 679 Washington Ave, Belleville
6:00 pm - Reclaiming the Narrative →
Westminster Arts Center, 449 Franklin St, Bloomfield
9:00 am - It Takes a Village Community Love Free Concert →
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 67 Church St, Montclair
6:30 pm - Join us in Celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi →
St. Francis of Assisi American National Catholic Church, 195 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge
7:00 pm - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - Annual Blessing of the Animals →
St. Francis of Assisi American National Catholic Church, 195 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge
11:00 am - Bloomfield Arts Crawl Will Turn the Township Into a Celebration of Local Art This October →
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Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
📣 Bloomfield Shout Outs!
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- Holistic Brain Center
- Dynamic Dental Arts — 9735958700
- Wedderburn Law — (201) 897-0287
- Mortgage Loan Originator | NMLS 327220 — 2016796200
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) — (888) 696-5722
- Agora Cafe — (973) 707-0902
- Paul Miller Toyota — (973) 298-0726
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
- PSE&G — (800) 436-7734
- Code Wiz Rutherford — (201) 231-7576
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Plant a Seed for Peace, Watch it Grow at Home, Honoring International Day of Peace —Irmgard Baynes Read on Patch
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Dunkin Crew Member Bloomfield in Bloomfield. Apply here.
- sweetgreen posted a job opening for Montclair, NJ - Shift Leader in Montclair. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Ridge
- Local Event: Join us in Celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi (patch.com)
- Account Executive, Starlink Internet jobs hiring near Glen Ridge, NJ at EchoStar (echostar.com)
- Newark Daily Buzz: Sep. 24, 2026 (jerseybee.org)
Montclair
- Crane Studio is Bringing Pilates, Yoga + Sculpt to Montclair, NJ (themontclairgirl.com)
West Orange
- Meet The Candidates For West Orange Town Council: 2026 Election (patch.com)
- Race For West Orange Mayor Heats Up: Here Are The Candidates For 2026 Election (patch.com)
- Get Help With Wedding Plans At This Upcoming West Orange Event (patch.com)
Ok Bloomfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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