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🌱 Planning to visit Candyland at Clifton City Hall this December?

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Good morning Clifton! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning to visit Candyland at Clifton City Hall this December?
  • Authority Zero is set to hit Clifton's Dingbatz this October.
  • How a stolen-key mail scam targeted Clifton's blue USPS boxes

Also on today's calendar: Montclair AI Nights: AI for Everything and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Candyland Is Coming (thecliftontimes.com) — Clifton families can look forward to the Candyland holiday event at the Clifton City Hall Municipal Complex on Saturday, December 12, from 5–8 p.m., featuring rides, games, crafts, and Santa visits. Pre-registration at the Recreation Office or online lowers the ticket cost, and attendees are encouraged to bring coats and toys for local donation drives.
   

2. AUTHORITY ZERO Opens Up 'Apocalyptic Summer' for Fan-Made Remixes (therockfather.com) — Authority Zero will bring their Apocalyptour 2026 to Dingbatz in Clifton on October 29, giving local punk fans a chance to hear "Apocalyptic Summer" live. The band is also inviting listeners everywhere to download the song's stems, create their own remixes, and share them online for possible spotlighting.
   

3. Two Men Charged in Theft of Over $670,000 from Mail in Livingston and Clifton (tapinto.net) — Residents in Clifton should know that two men have pleaded guilty in federal court to a mail-theft scheme that hit USPS collection boxes in both Clifton and Livingston, causing more than $670,000 in losses. Prosecutors say they used stolen postal arrow keys, altered checks for higher amounts, and now face potential prison time and large fines at upcoming sentencings.
   

4. Forget MetLife's Copycat, the Real Rutt's Hut Is Coming to Prudential Center This Season (thedigestonline.com) — Clifton favorite Rutt's Hut is bringing its famous deep-fried "ripper" hot dogs to the Prudential Center for this Devils season, giving locals a new way to enjoy a hometown classic. Prices will be higher than at the original River Road spot, but fans can now grab the same dogs, relish, and onion rings while watching New Jersey's NHL team.
   

5. 12 Nostalgic Food Destinations in the U.S. That Feel Like Another Decade (onlyinyourstate.com) — Clifton's own Rutt's Hut gets national love in this roundup of nostalgic food spots, praised for its deep-fried "Ripper" hot dogs and unchanged old-school vibe. The piece notes the stand's long history, classic bar, and famous mustard relish that still draw crowds from across New Jersey and beyond.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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