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Here's Your Weekday Update In The Caldwells: Wednesday, Sept. 15

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Up and at 'em, Caldwells! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, upcoming weather:

  • Wednesday: Possible light rain overnight. High: 88 Low: 68.
  • Thursday: Overcast throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Caldwells:

  1. Caldwell Resident Dies In Motorcycle Crash On Rt. 23: Authorities
  2. Caldwell Music Festival Will Take Place On Residents' Porches
  3. Roseland Mayor James R. Spango Responds to Statement By Caldwell Business Administrator (TAPinto.net)
  4. No. 20 West Orange over Caldwell - Boys soccer recap (nj.com)

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Coming up in Caldwells:

Wednesday, September 15

  • Bulk Garbage Pickup - Borough of Caldwell Council Meetings (6:00 AM)
  • Instrumental Music Demo- Wilson - Wilson Elementary School (10:00 AM)
  • Instrumental Music Demo-Washington - Caldwell - West Caldwell Public Schools (1:30 PM)
  • Chair Yoga for Arthritis (2:00 PM)
  • Wilson Class Parent Tea - Wilson Elementary School (3:15 PM)
  • Volleyball: Girls Varsity vs. Caldwell (Home) (4:00 PM)
  • Volleyball: Girls JV vs. Caldwell (Home) (5:30 PM)
  • Boogie with Books - Caldwell Public Library (6:30 PM)
  • Rent Review Board Meeting - Borough of Caldwell Council Meetings (7:00 PM)

Thursday, September 16

  • Recycling - Paper/Cardboard - Borough of Caldwell Council Meetings (6:00 AM)

Caldwells Patch Notebook

  • West Essex First Aid Squad: "Twenty years ago on 9/11, the West Essex First Aid Squad responded to Jersey City immediately after the towers fell. We sent two ambulances that met the ferries coming from Manhattan and helped to transport the injured to hospitals in Ne..." (Facebook)
  • Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department: "Doing our part to honor and remember the 343 firefighters killed in the September 11th attack" (Facebook)
  • North Caldwell Police: "A beautiful image of the Tribute in Light captured last night from the Hilltop area of North Caldwell. We will always remember those who lost their lives and we will never forget 09/11/2001." (Facebook)
  • North Caldwell Fire Department: "Following the attacks on 9/11, an engine company from North Caldwell Fire Dept., along with other West Essex area Fire Depts., responded to Giant Stadium to stage. From there, they were deployed into New York City. Pictured below is the ..." (Facebook)
  • West Essex Regional School District: "Middle School First day and 8th Grade Tailgate. Welcome Back!" (Facebook)
  • North Caldwell Police: "Chief Deuer and North Caldwell Police Department announce the promotion of Travis Ruffo who was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Congratulations Sergeant Ruffo, stay safe!" (Facebook)
  • Caldwell Public Library: "The Caldwell Library is here for you. We will be doing out best to serve our community while we are closed. Frances is available to answer emails at librarian@caldwellpl.org and she will working from the Verona Public Library https://www..." (Facebook)
  • North Caldwell Fire Department: "On 9/11/21, a few members took Engine 5 over to Liberty State Park. Each year a group of photographers volunteer their time and skills to photograph any fire/police/ems vehicles that show up. These are some pictures the members took whil..." (Facebook)
  • Caldwell Police Department: "We were honored and humbled to have participated in the Borough of Caldwell's 9/11 Ceremony held on the Borough Green this morning, the 20th anniversary of 9/11. NEVER FORGET!!" (Facebook)
  • North Caldwell Fire Department: "Congratulations on your wedding day to Firefighter Nick Verrengia (pictures L-r) Lieutenant Scott Stellfox, Captain Lee Sutherlin, Firefighter Mike Guthrie, Firefighter Nick Verrengia, Chief Tim Peterson, Lieutenant Brian Wlodawski, Assi..." (Facebook)
  • Caldwell Public Library: "The Caldwell Library is here for you. We will be doing out best to serve our community while we are closed. Frances is available to answer emails at librarian@caldwellpl.org and she will working from the Verona Public Library https://ww..." (Instagram)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Only 4 more days until the Mercer-Middlesex #Walk2EndAlz! Join us at Veterans Park, 2206 Kuser Road in Hamilton on Sunday, September 9 at 8:30 am. Register at alz.org/njwalk Together, we will #ENDALZ" (Facebook)
  • Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "During #HispanicHeritageMonth we're celebrating Hispanics/Latinos who are fighting to #ENDALZ through volunteerism, advocacy, education & research. We are grateful for their work to move us closer to a world without Alzheimer's and all o..." (Facebook)
  • Caldwell Public Library: "FEMA Information: This will be open to all Essex County residents and will take place at the West Orange Public Library" (Facebook)
  • West Caldwell Public Library: "Teen & Adult WC cardholders can email wcalref@westcaldwell.bccls.org to reserve a kit or stop by the reference desk. 🖊🤩🖌" (Facebook)
  • Caldwell Public Library: "It looks like tomorrow might be another partially rainy day. Here's a fun activity our Youth Services Librarian Ms. Kris recently did with her own kids at home. First, they watched the "My Ice Pops" episode of Sid the Science Kid through..." (Facebook)
  • Caldwell Public Library: "Sign up soon for Margie Samuels' watercolor workshop. These workshops are very popular and fill up quickly. Email us at librarian@caldwellpl.org for registration and info." (Instagram)
  • Caldwell Public Library: "How do Libraries empower you? As part of Library Card Sign Up month, ALA (the American Library Association) is asking patrons to share how libraries empower them. Here's how it works: "Post to Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #Libr..." (Facebook)
  • Caldwell Public Library: "FEMA Information: This will be open to all Essex County residents." (Facebook)
  • Caldwell Public Library: "Sign up soon for Margie Samuels' watercolor workshop. These workshops are very popular and fill up quickly. Email us at librarian@caldwellpl.org for registration and info." (Facebook)

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