🌱 Patch AM: Springfield Storm Debris Pickup Set After Nor’easter

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In today's newsletter:

• Springfield schedules one-time curbside pickup for storm-damaged brush

Also on today's calendar: The People's House? The Reality of Personal Taste in the White House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 40 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Springfield Storm Debris Pickup Set After Nor'easter (patch.com) — Springfield residents will get a one-time storm debris pickup on Wednesday, Oct. 7, as Public Works collects brush damaged in the late September nor'easter. Only storm-related brush placed at the curb, in cans, or biodegradable bags will be accepted, and residents can call the Department of Public Works with any questions.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• The People's House? The Reality of Personal Taste in the White House →
  The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood
  1:30 pm
• NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
  The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• CampFest 2026: free community event by One Happy Camper & Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ →
  Westfield
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our Homeless in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. →
  Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 1601 Irving St, Rahway
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Planning Board Meeting
  Township of Springfield, 100 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Boogie Woogie Babies - Ages 6Mos - 2.5yrs
  Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
  10:30 am
Saturday October 10
• Vintage Jewelry Sale →
  Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Vintage Jewelry Sale →
  Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  1:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic Illness →
  5:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Zumbini Halloween Party →
  721 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  10:15 am
Saturday October 24
• The Aromatherapy Launch →
  Creative Healing Counseling & Wellness Center, 155 Morris Ave, Springfield
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Zumbini Halloween Party →
  721 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  9:15 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Apply for Associate Scientist, Face R&D (kenvue.com)
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Millburn

• Millburn School Board Candidate Profile: Priya Shivani (patch.com)

Union

• Big Central Conference Top 15 football rankings, through Week 5 (mycentraljersey.com)

Ok Springfield! 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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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