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Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Real Panthers Wear Pink Walk Returns To Cedar Grove (patch.com) — Local residents are invited to Cedar Grove's Real Panthers Wear Pink Walk on Oct. 15, with proceeds supporting Verona-based Minette's Angels Foundation and its breast cancer programs. The evening event at Panther Park will feature food, live music, balloon and glitter tattoos, giveaways, and sponsorship opportunities for businesses or community groups. Verona readers can support a hometown nonprofit while joining neighbors in a nearby town.
2. Composting Curious? Register For Sustainable Verona's Pilot Program (myveronanj.com) — Verona residents can now sign up for Sustainable Verona's first free community composting pilot, which will accept even meat and bones through partner Java's Compost. With only 60 household spots and three local drop-off locations, participants get training on October 12 and free starter kits, making it easy to start diverting kitchen scraps right here in town.
3. When Will Essex County Pick Up Leaves? See the 2026 Schedule. (montclairlocal.news) — Verona residents on Essex County roads can plan now for fall cleanup, with leaf pickups scheduled Oct. 26-30, Nov. 23-27, and Dec. 21-24. The county explains how to bag or pile leaves, when to place them at the curb, and reminds people to keep piles away from storm drains and follow shared-services rules in nearby towns.
4. 9/22/26 Board of Education Meeting Recap (myveronanj.com) — Verona's Board of Education just reviewed student safety data, shared early impressions of new state test results, and outlined the first steps in crafting the 2028 school budget. The district's bond rating was upgraded to AA, a new RISE enrichment guide was approved, and members were appointed to a joint PILOT revenue-sharing advisory committee with the Township Council.
5. NJ Congresswoman Gives Birth While Battling Assault Charges And Seeking Re-Election (patch.com) — Residents of Verona are part of New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, where Rep. LaMonica McIver has just given birth while simultaneously fighting federal assault charges and running for re-election. The article explains her legal battle over a protest at Newark's Delaney Hall, her claims of legislative immunity, and how the case could affect her political future and district representation.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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