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In today's newsletter:

  • How Bloomfield is rallying around a local couple missing in Nepal

Also on today's calendar: Unity Rd. Maywood Grand Opening 🎉 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Bloomfield couple, Princeton Junction woman missing after Nepal disaster (nj.com subscription) — Two Bloomfield residents, Bimalbhai and Jaiminaben Patel, are among the New Jerseyans missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, prompting concern and outreach from Mayor Jenny Mundell and township officials. The couple were on a religious retreat when the disaster struck, and friends, neighbors, and the wider community are anxiously awaiting news while a broader international search continues.
   

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Belleville

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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