🌱 Could Roseland’s mayor jump into this high-stakes legislative primary?
Roseland, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Roseland! 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:
- Could Roseland’s mayor jump into this high-stakes legislative primary?
- See which Roseland-based employer ranks among the nation’s best workplaces.
Also on today's calendar: L'ALLIANCE NEW YORK BASTILLE DAY 2026 in MONTCLAIR - JULY 10 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very hot and humid, with a high of 100 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny; very hot, humid, temps: high: 99, low: 78.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• McKeon plans re-election bid, endorses Bagolie and Collazos-Gill for Assembly (newjerseyglobe.com) — Roseland residents should watch Mayor James Spango, who’s floated as a possible challenger to Assembly incumbents in the 27th District, where former Gov. Richard Codey once represented Roseland. The piece explains how Democratic factions in West Orange, Montclair, Livingston and other nearby towns could shape a likely primary fight next year. 
• Best Companies To Work For In NJ: See Who Made U.S. News List (patch.com) — Roseland makes the national spotlight through ADP, which is listed among New Jersey companies recognized by U.S. News & World Report as top workplaces. The rankings highlight pay, work-life balance and career growth, offering local job seekers a starting point for exploring strong employers across the state.
📸 Around Roseland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Jay Daniels →
Roseland Free Public Library, 20 Roseland Ave, Roseland
6:30 pm
Wednesday July 15
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Other local events
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Roseland Borough Closed for Holiday
Roseland - Borough Community Events 140 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 -
America's 250 - Independence Day
Roseland - Borough Community Events 140 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 -
5th Sunday of Matthew
St. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 80 Laurel Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
9:00 am -
Wedding Rehearsal
St. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 80 Laurel Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
4:15 pm -
Festival Meeting
St. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 80 Laurel Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068
7:00 pm -
L'ALLIANCE NEW YORK BASTILLE DAY 2026 in MONTCLAIR - JULY 10 →
Kip's Castle Park, 22 Crestmont Rd, Verona
6:00 pm -
L'Alliance New York BASTILLE DAY 2026 in Montclair | July 11 →
Various Location Across Town - Free access
10:00 am
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Sunday July 5
Thursday July 9
Friday July 10
Saturday July 11
📣 Roseland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sensory Storytime
Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
11:00 am -
Bingo at LSCC, Adult Program, 12:30 noon to 2:30 p.m. →
Livingston Senior, Youth and Leisure Services (SYLS) Livingston Senior/Community Center (LSCC) - 204 Hillside Avenue L
12:30 pm -
Bingo at LSCC, Adult Program, 12:30 noon to 2:30 p.m. CANCELLED →
Livingston Township, NJ Calendar, 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston
12:30 pm -
Junior Master Builders →
Verona Public Library, 17 Gould St, Verona
4:00 pm
Thursday July 2
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Roseland PatchAM possible:
- All Square Performance Chiropractic and Golf — (908) 998-9194
Move freely and pain free this summer! Free consultation. - HOTWORX — (973) 494-5736
Ask us about our current enrollment promotions! - HZY GOODS — (973) 200-3030
HZY Goods Dispensary in East Orange Now Open! - Wedderburn Law — (201) 897-0287
Wills, Trusts, Medicaid Planning. Free consultations. - Dancy Funeral Home — (973) 226-1166
A West Essex Tradition of Care Since 1947
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Brookdale Hockessin posted a job opening for Cook in West Orange. Apply here.
- Brookdale Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in West Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roseland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Caldwell
- Former Andrus Adwardee Finds Purpose in Service (aarp.org)
- Nutley Athletes Excel in 2026 College Outdoor Season (tapinto.net)
- Grover Cleveland is the earliest US president with a living grandchild -- and this descendent lives in New Hampshire (wmur.com)
Livingston
- RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Unveil Melchiorre Cancer Center in Livingston (tapinto.net)
Verona
- Verona Will Host Fireworks, America 250 Celebration: What To Know (patch.com)
Ok Roseland! 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: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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