Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
Sunday: A touch of afternoon rain, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 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 as part of Section I. You can either bag leaves in biodegradable bags or rake them to the curb—just keep piles at least 10 feet from storm drains and only put them out within a week of your pickup dates.
• Girls Volleyball group & conference rankings for October 2 (nj.com subscription) — Verona's girls volleyball team is turning heads statewide, sitting at 13-0 and ranked No. 1 in Group 1 and No. 2 in the Super Essex Conference. The statewide rundown shows where Verona stacks up against top programs from Westfield to Paul VI, giving local fans a clear picture of just how competitive their hometown squad has become this season.
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🗞 Nearby News
Montclair
Popular Diwali Celebration Will Return In Montclair This October (patch.com)
Montclair Forum Premieres October 4: Where Cultures Connect (montclairlocal.news)
Montclair Library Seeks Donations Ahead of Fall Book Sale (montclairlocal.news)
Caldwell
Former NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell suspended from his church duties as he faces another investigation into his conduct (ledger-enquirer.com)
Belleville
Nutley's Iconic Well Is Well; Local Landmark Reopens For Public Use (patch.com)
Van, Catalytic Converter Stolen In Nutley: Police (patch.com)
Nutley Autumn Events: Fall Festival, Halloween Spooktacular (patch.com)
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