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Also on today's calendar: 2026 Middle and High School Virtual Fair and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Danielle Walker (New Jersey) (ballotpedia.org subscription) — Jersey City residents will choose at-large Board of Education members on November 3, 2026, with Danielle Walker among the candidates seeking a citywide seat. Ballotpedia's listing explains how locals can learn more about Walker and other contenders, including through its candidate survey, to better understand their positions on school issues before voting.
2. JCEA endorses 'Leadership That Listens' slate in 13-person Jersey City BOE race (hudsoncountyview.com) — Jersey City's teachers union, the JCEA, is backing the four-candidate "Leadership That Listens" slate in this fall's crowded Board of Education race, breaking with its past support for incumbents. With multiple slates and an independent in the November 3 contest, the endorsement could shape decisions on staffing, facilities, academic programs, and the future of Jersey City Public Schools.
3. Jersey City Public Schools: A Family Guide (hudsonreporter.com) — If you're raising kids in Jersey City, this guide breaks down how Jersey City Public Schools work, from zoning and magnet options to charters, county schools, and funding. It walks you through enrollment, pre-K, special education, multilingual supports, and ways to evaluate and engage with local schools so you can navigate choices confidently.
4. Surveillance images released after 40-foot sailboat stolen from Jersey City marina (news12.com) — New Jersey State Police are asking Jersey City residents for help after a 40-foot sailboat was reported stolen from Liberty Harbor Marina late on August 22. Surveillance images show a suspect changing clothing during the theft, and the vintage Hinckley Bermuda boat is still missing, with investigators urging anyone with tips to call the Carteret Station.
5. Kean University President Repollet calls on school to 'Rise and Climb Higher' in Opening Day address (roi-nj.com) — Kean University's merger with New Jersey City University to create Kean Jersey City is being framed as a long-term commitment to preserving public higher education access in Jersey City and Hudson County. President Lamont Repollet's Opening Day address highlighted the new campus as a central pillar of a unified Kean system, promising more research, career preparation, and global learning opportunities for local students.
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