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Hi Verona! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What new changes are coming to Verona schools after this BOE meeting?
• See which Verona seniors just shined in the county art spotlight.

Also on today's calendar: Taylor Simon King and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
• Friday: Rain possible in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9/8/26 Board Of Education Meeting Recap (myveronanj.com) — Verona families get a detailed look at what their schools are focusing on after the Sept. 8 Board of Education meeting, including major investments in math instruction and leadership training. The recap also highlights upcoming Back to School Nights at each Verona school and reminds residents about the next BOE meeting at Verona High School, where public comments are welcome.
   

• Seniors From Verona, Cedar Grove Earn Awards In County Art Contest (patch.com) — Verona seniors are being recognized countywide, with local artist Carlos Aguirre earning second place in non-professional photography at the 2026 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show. Several Cedar Grove neighbors also took top honors across drawing, painting, and photography categories, following an awards ceremony held in Cedar Grove on Sept. 17 that celebrated 35 talented older adults.
   

📸 Around Verona

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Verona

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Taylor Simon King →
  The Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St, Montclair
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Open House Ninjas Program →
  Rare Breed MMA, 65 Washington St, Bloomfield
  9:00 am
• Community Open Art Studio Drop-In →
  Bloomfield Civic Center, 84 Broad St, Bloomfield
  1:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Montclair Dance Festival Returns with 4 free hours of Dance in Downtown Montclair →
  The Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St, Montclair
  10:00 am
• Shillelagh Club to Host 10th Annual Luck O' The Pup Pet Adoption →
  Shillelagh Pub @ Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange
  12:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Atlantic City Day Trip - Harrah's Hotel & Casino →
  340 Orange Rd, Montclair
  8:00 am
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Union Congregational Church, 176 Cooper Ave, Montclair
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Living Estate Sale →
  Bloomfield, New Jersey, Bloomfield
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood →
  Veteran's Memorial Park, 50 Madison Ave, Westwood
  9:00 am
• MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
  Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
  10:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Harvest Your Glow: A Luxury Peel Party →
  The Spa at Mecca, 333 US-46, Fairfield
  3:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Cold Stun Run →
  Orange Reservoir, West Orange
  8:00 pm
• Kill Goofy →
  The Grove Street Theatre, 130 Grove St, Montclair
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cedar Grove Library Unveils First Phase of 'Pave the Way' Initiative —Kelly Depsee Read on Patch

• Glen Ridge School District posted a job opening for Custodian 12 month Part Time 5.5 hours in Glen Ridge. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member in Clifton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Verona here.

🗞 Nearby News

Montclair

• Celebrating Montclair's Art, Fashion and Local Businesses (Letter to the Editor) (montclairlocal.news)
• Hello, 2076! Museum Exhibit Celebrates Montclair's Message to Tomorrow (tapinto.net)

Caldwell

• Beyond the Campus: How Caldwell University Students Spent Summer 2026 Leveling Up (caldwell.edu)

West Orange

• Matt Dvorin Competes For West Orange Town Council Seat: 2026 Election (patch.com)

Ok Verona! 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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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