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🌱 What upgrades are waiting for students at Brookdale Elementary this September?

And on the Brookdale Patch calendar - Montclair Spurs Supporters Club Premier League Opening Party

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Hey there, Brookdale! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What upgrades are waiting for students at Brookdale Elementary this September?

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: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bloomfield schools are prepared for the new school year (essexnewsdaily.com) — Brookdale families can expect upgraded fencing and ongoing HVAC work at Brookdale Elementary as part of a districtwide summer push to ready Bloomfield schools for September. From new roofs and windows to electrical bus infrastructure and field drainage fixes, nearly every campus is seeing repairs or improvements aimed at making buildings safer and more comfortable for students.
   

📸 Around Brookdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookdale

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Other local events
    Thursday August 20
  • Board of Health Meeting →
    Bloomfield Health & Human Services Law Enforcement Building - 1 Municipal Plaza Bloomfield NJ 07003
    6:00 pm
  • Early Morning Walking Club
    Nutley Township Community Calendar Public Affairs / Health Department at 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
    6:30 pm
  • My Bicentennial Summer: A True-Life Adventure Across America with G
    Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge Free Public Library
    7:00 pm
  • Historic Preservation Committee Meeting
    Nutley Historical Society 65 Church St, Nutley, NJ 07110
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Play with Blocks
    Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
    9:00 am
  • Freshen Up Friday — The Brookdale Park Conservancy →
    Brookdale Park Conservancy, 473 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield
    9:30 am
    • Saturday August 22
  • LIBRARY CLOSED
    Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge Free Public Library
    9:00 am
    • Sunday August 23
  • Nutley Farmers Market
    Nutley Township Community Calendar Booth Drive at Booth Drive, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
    9:00 am
    • Sunday September 6
  • Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market →
    936 Allwood Rd, Clifton
    9:00 am

📣 Brookdale Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL) →
    Newark Arts Lancers Restaurant & Bar, 459 Ferry St , Newark, NJ 07105, Newark, N, 07105, United States
    8:00 am
  • Toddler Skills
    Glen Ridge Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area, Glen Ridge Free Public Library
    9:30 am
  • Meet the members at Happy Hour
    Rotary Club of the Caldwells Calandra's Italian Village 234 Bloomfield Avenue ///linked.alive.v
    4:30 pm
  • 2026 Township Council Work Session
    Township of Saddle Brook 93 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
    5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Nutley

  • Nutley Daily Buzz: Aug. 18, 2026 (jerseybee.org)
  • Cooking Dinner is Highly Overrated - So Order From Violante's in Nutley Tonight (tapinto.net)
  • Essex County Daily Buzz: Aug. 18, 2026 (jerseybee.org)

Montclair

  • Montclair Will Close Street For Pedestrian Friendly Events This Weekend (patch.com)

West Orange

  • New Electronics Store Opening In West Orange With Ribbon Cutting Event (patch.com)

Ok Brookdale! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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