🌱 How Essex County’s election sweep shapes representation for Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Cedar Grove! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Essex County’s election sweep shapes representation for Cedar Grove
- What NJ-11’s projected result means for Cedar Grove voters
Also on today's calendar: North Jersey Card Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a few showers, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Rain, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
- Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DiVincenzo Cruises to 7th Term as Democrats Sweep Essex County Commissioners Board (montclairlocal.news) — Cedar Grove falls in Essex County’s District 4, where Democratic Commissioner Leonard Luciano comfortably defeated Republican Adam Kraemer, helping maintain full Democratic control of the county board. The article also details County Executive Joe DiVincenzo’s landslide re-election, recent county park and infrastructure projects, and a salary increase commissioners approved for themselves starting in 2027. 
• AP Calls NJ-11 Congress Race: Mejia, Hathaway, Bond [UPDATED] (patch.com) — Cedar Grove is part of New Jersey’s 11th District, where the Associated Press has projected Democrat Analilia Mejia the winner over Republican Joe Hathaway and independent Alan Bond. The article explains how the race unfolded, Mejia’s progressive platform, and Hathaway’s and Bond’s perspectives, putting the result in context of this week’s midterm elections.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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North Jersey Card Show →
Wayne Pal, 1 Pal Dr, Wayne
5:00 pm -
Studio Tour SOMA 2026 →
35+ Artists’ Studios and Public Venues in South Orange and Maplewood,
11:00 am -
Fall In Love - Kitten Adoption Event →
Mike's Feed Farm, 90 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale
11:00 am -
Bryan J. Norton Memorial Fund Presents -The Billy Joel Songbook featuring Chris Pinnella →
Caldwell University, 120 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell
6:00 pm -
NJPAC Hosts Free Panel and Film on Affordable Healthcare, Sponsored by PSEG Foundation →
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark
5:00 pm
Friday November 6
Saturday November 7
Monday November 30
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Other local events
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Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Gala →
The Grove, 691 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove
7:00 pm -
Inclusive Social Club Meeting for Neurodivergent Young Adults
Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave, Verona
7:00 pm -
Zoning Board Meeting →
Cedar Grove Municipal Building, 525 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove
7:30 pm -
Main Memorial Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market →
1400 Main Ave, Clifton
9:00 am -
Mendelssohn's Elijah →
Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave, Montclair
7:30 pm -
North Jersey Card Show →
Wayne Pal, 1 Pal Dr, Wayne
5:00 pm -
Jingle Fest Craft Show, Sun., Nov. 22, Over 100 Exhibitors, Wayne Hills H.S., 272 Berdan Ave, Wayne →
Wayne Hills H.S. 272 Berdan Ave, Wayne, NJ
10:00 am
Friday November 6
Tuesday November 10
Saturday November 14
Friday November 20
Sunday November 22
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
North Caldwell
- West Essex triumphs over Weequahic as starting QB Iavarone returns (newjerseyhills.com)
- Voters Say ‘Yes' to West Essex School District Bond Referendum (TAPinto West Essex)
- Here are the candidates in West Essex for the 2026 midterm elections (newjerseyhills.com)
Verona
- Live 2026 Election Results For Verona Town Council, School Board (patch.com)
- New Yoga + Pilates Studio, The Nini Flow, Opening in Verona, NJ (themontclairgirl.com)
Montclair
- Blue Wave Hits NJ: 12 Key Takeaways From 2026 Midterm Election (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics?" — Because it was a record player! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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