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🌱 Patch AM: Bloomfield Police Will Run DUI Checkpoints Ahead Of Labor Day Holiday

And check out Montclair Spurs Supporters Club Premier League Opening Party on the Bloomfield Patch calendar

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Hi Bloomfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bloomfield police ramp up DUI checkpoints with new state grant
  • Could that "summer bonus" email actually be a Bloomfield school scam?
  • When will renovations at Bloomfield Children's Library finally wrap up?

Also on today's calendar: Montclair Spurs Supporters Club Premier League Opening Party and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bloomfield Police Will Run DUI Checkpoints Ahead Of Labor Day Holiday (patch.com) — Bloomfield residents can expect stepped-up DUI patrols and sobriety checkpoints as the local police department uses a $7,000 state grant for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign running Aug. 19 to Sept. 7. Authorities stress that checkpoints are meant to deter impaired driving, explain the legal rules police must follow, and urge people in Bloomfield to plan sober rides before celebrating the Labor Day holiday.
   

2. Scam Emails In Bloomfield Impersonate School Teachers, Superintendent (patch.com) — Bloomfield school officials are warning families and staff about scam emails impersonating teachers and the superintendent, often promising "summer bonuses" or urgent financial help. Residents are urged to double‑check sender addresses, ignore requests for gift cards or sensitive data, avoid clicking suspicious links, and report any questionable messages to the district's IT department immediately for protection and follow‑up.
   

3. Restoration Work At Bloomfield Children's Library Is Nearing Finish Line (patch.com) — Restoration of the historic Bloomfield Children's Library on Broad Street is moving toward substantial completion by late November, and the building remains open during construction. Crews are finishing roof work before tackling exterior walls and windows, while the township uses environmental and dust controls to keep visitors safe. Library leaders say the upgrades will better serve Bloomfield's children and families.
   

4. Skyline Theatre Company presents "The Guys" by Anne Nelson (newjerseystage.com) — Bloomfield residents can see Skyline Theatre Company's production of "The Guys" at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center on September 11–12, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The intimate drama follows a fire captain and a writer crafting eulogies for fallen firefighters, exploring grief, memory, and resilience just a short drive from anywhere in town.
   

5. Bill Foley's Combined 102 Years as a Head Coach at Bloomfield High Stands Alone (tapinto.net) — Longtime Bloomfield High coaches are being celebrated for extraordinary decades of service leading Bengals teams in football, baseball, basketball, softball, tennis, track, cross country, and volleyball. The piece highlights legendary figures like Bill Foley and Mike Carter, emphasizing how coaching stability has shaped generations of Bloomfield student‑athletes and built a proud local sports tradition.
   

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    Wednesday August 19
  • SFC Media Day
    Kearny High School MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 0707
    8:30 am
  • Jerry Walker Mobile Office Hours
    Kearny Farmers Market Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States
    9:00 am
  • Unplugged Game Day
    Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
    10:00 am
  • Unearth a Story - Lincoln School →
    Harrison, NJ Calendar Harrison, NJ 07029
    12:00 pm

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