🌱 Irvington’s next affordable housing project plans to grow groceries, too
Irvington, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Irvington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Irvington’s next affordable housing project plans to grow groceries, too
Also on today's calendar: Black and Asian Cross Convergences: Music in New Jersey and Beyond and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What travels all around the world but stays in a corner? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 59 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Rain most of the time, temps: high: 45, low: 38.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 48 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Affordable housing project in NJ to feature free hydroponic garden for residents (pix11.com) — A nearly $23 million development off Springfield Avenue will bring 48 affordable apartments to Irvington, including units for people experiencing homelessness. Springfield Gateway is scheduled to open in spring 2028, with nine indoor hydroponic towers that officials say will supply residents with free fresh produce. 
📸 Around Irvington
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★ Featured events ★
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Black and Asian Cross Convergences: Music in New Jersey and Beyond →
Newark Public Library - Main Branch, 5 Washington St, Newark
6:30 pm -
Resilience In Practice: Financial Management In Uncertain Times →
Newark, NJ, Newark
10:00 am -
Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation,
2:30 pm -
FREE MOVIE SCREENING WITH AARP NJ: Everything Everywhere All at Once →
CityPlex 12 Newark, 360-394 Springfield Ave, Newark
11:00 am
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Friday November 20
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Other local events
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Public Relations Commission →
Township of West Orange Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, Irvington
6:30 pm -
Chamber Music Concert Series
JCC MetroWest | Maurice Levin Theater, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
7:00 pm -
Get Up! Stand Up! Exhibit Reception
The West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Rd, West Orange
2:00 pm -
November-December Art Exhibit: WAE Less is WAE More
JCC MetroWest | Gaelen Gallery, 760 W Northfield Rd, West Orange
1:00 pm -
Parkinson’s Strength
JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
1:15 pm -
Life Long Learning: The Music of the 70s Through Today with Gary Negbaur
JCC MetroWest | Tepper Hall, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange
1:00 pm -
Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026 →
Bear Lane & Crest Drive, Maplewood
10:00 am -
Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Makerhoods →
Newark Makerhoods Shops and Apartments, 145 Court St, Newark
11:00 am
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
Wednesday November 18
Saturday November 21
Saturday November 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in HILLSIDE NJ S15161 in Hillside. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Irvington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Maplewood
- Louise K. Noll, 103: A Life of Community Service to Maplewood (villagegreennj.com)
- Maplewood Proclaims Support for Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers (villagegreennj.com)
- Maplewood Ceremony in Observance of Veterans Day (TAPinto)
South Orange
- Brick Campaign to Help Pave Way to the New South Orange Public Library (villagegreennj.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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