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Clifton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Clifton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Clifton’s favorite Halloween house is going dark this year.
  • How Clifton nonprofits plan to team up for bigger community impact.
  • Will Clifton’s ON3 Chick-fil-A plan clear key stormwater concerns?

Also on today's calendar: Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New Jersey election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 41.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Iconic Clifton Halloween display coming down after city issues fines (newsbreak.com) — A beloved Halloween display at Grove Street and Robin Hood Road in Clifton is being taken down after the city cited its creator for code violations involving cornstalks and tree lights. The attraction has drawn thousands for 25 years, and supporters are now organizing a rally at Clifton City Hall while the homeowner weighs whether to bring it back next year.
   

• Clifton Nonprofits Gather in Unique Networking Event (thecliftontimes.com) — Local nonprofits just met at the Clifton Boys and Girls Club to tackle shared challenges like fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and getting the word out about their services. Groups from education, hunger relief, addiction recovery, and beautification are exploring joint promotions and an umbrella network, with a follow-up meeting planned in January to keep strengthening Clifton’s community support system.
   

• Chick-fil-A proposed for Clifton's ON3 campus as planning review continues (news12.com) — A new Chick-fil-A is being proposed for Clifton’s ON3 campus at 340 Kingsland Street, but the Planning Board has delayed a decision while it digs into stormwater and drainage concerns. The current plan calls for a 5,200-square-foot restaurant with dual drive-thrus and 73 parking spaces, including EV spots, with hearings continuing into November.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Passaic

  • Early in-person voting starts today in New Jersey for midterm election (northjersey.com)
  • Man charged after Paterson 27-year-old fatally shot (northjersey.com)
  • A fox bit a pedestrian, stole a shoe, and now an N.J. town is on high alert (nj.com)

Woodland Park

  • Costumes, Pumpkins and Pups Take Center Stage at Woodland Park Halloween Celebration (TAPinto Totowa)

Little Falls

  • Parsippany Hills Football Holds Off Passaic Valley 14-7 for Sixth Win of Season (TAPinto Parsippany)

Ok Clifton! 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: "Why was the skeleton lonely?" — He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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