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

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Good morning to you Bloomfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Bloomfield schools just got major summer upgrades before September.
  • What did Bloomfield's council quietly advance beyond honoring the civic band?
  • How did Bloomfield cross country quietly dominate for over 100 years?

Also on today's calendar: Montclair Spurs Supporters Club Premier League Opening Party and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bloomfield schools are prepared for the new school year (essexnewsdaily.com) — Bloomfield families can expect upgraded roofs, HVAC systems, windows, fencing, and safety features across nearly every district school as classes resume in September. From a repaired science wing roof at Bloomfield High to new eye wash stations, LED lighting, and electric-bus infrastructure, summer work focused on comfort, safety, and long-term building improvements throughout the township's schools.
   

2. Bloomfield Council Honors Band, Updates Bridge Repair During 8/17 meeting (tapinto.net) — Bloomfield's council honored the Bloomfield Civic Band's 80th season and proclaimed South Asian Heritage Month while updating residents on key infrastructure projects. Officials reported the Wright's Field pedestrian bridge is safely reopened after repairs and the new children's library remains on track for completion in November. Council also discussed possible tweaks to public comment rules and advanced funding for a major water booster station project.
   

3. Bloomfield High Cross Country History Extends Over 100 Years (tapinto.net) — Bloomfield runners have been making history for more than a century, with the high school's boys cross-country team debuting in 1913 and the girls program launching in 1978. The story traces legendary coaches, county and state titles, and standout athletes who kept Bloomfield near the top of Essex County and Group 4 competition. It ends with recent successes under current coach Chris Romano.
   

4. These Essex County Police Departments Will Run DUI Checkpoints Ahead Of Labor Day (patch.com) — Bloomfield police will join five other Essex County departments in a state-funded "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign running Aug. 19 to Sept. 7, with $7,000 earmarked for each department. Expect heightened patrols and sobriety checkpoints targeting impaired drivers, part of a broader New Jersey effort that wrote nearly 100,000 summonses last year. Officials stress arranging sober rides and understanding that checkpoints are legal but tightly regulated.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • Household Bulk Pickup →
    South Orange Recycling - South Orange NJ 07079
    7:00 am
  • Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL) →
    Newark Arts Lancers Restaurant & Bar, 459 Ferry St , Newark, NJ 07105, Newark, N, 07105, United States
    8:00 am
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    Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
    9:30 am
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    Harrison, NJ Calendar, 415 Harrison Ave., Harrison
    10:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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