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🌱 Patch AM: Springfield Storm Debris Pickup Set After Nor’easter
Also, don't miss The People's House? The Reality of Personal Taste in the White House on the Springfield Patch calendar

Good day Springfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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!)
- 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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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 - CampFest 2026: free community event by One Happy Camper & Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ →
Westfield
12:00 pm - 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
Sunday October 11
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Planning Board Meeting
Township of Springfield, 100 Mountain Ave, Springfield
6:30 pm - Boogie Woogie Babies - Ages 6Mos - 2.5yrs
Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
10:30 am - Vintage Jewelry Sale →
Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
10:00 am - Vintage Jewelry Sale →
Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
1:00 pm - Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic Illness →
5:00 pm - Zumbini Halloween Party →
721 Mountain Ave, Springfield
10:15 am - The Aromatherapy Launch →
Creative Healing Counseling & Wellness Center, 155 Morris Ave, Springfield
12:00 pm - Zumbini Halloween Party →
721 Mountain Ave, Springfield
9:15 am
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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The Board and Staff of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ announce that the Coffee House Social Day Program for Adults with Memory Loss is now... (More info)
💬 Chatter
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- UniFirst posted a job opening for Production Team Partner - Washroom Operator - UniFirst in Springfield. Apply here.
- CVS posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Westfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Summit
- Apply for Associate Scientist, Face R&D (kenvue.com)
- Energy Capital Partners (ECP) Closes $834 Million Continuation Vehicle for Next Wave Energy Partners (lasvegassun.com)
- Apply for Mgr, Global Digital Deployment (kenvue.com)
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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