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🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Elections In Verona-Cedar Grove: School Board, Town Council, Congress, County Races

Coming up on the Verona Patch calendar: Open House Ninjas Program

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Good morning to you Verona! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who's on Verona's 2026 ballot and how to vote
  • Where Verona residents can find free or low‑cost flu shots now
  • How will undefeated Verona fare in today's top‑ranked volleyball showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Open House Ninjas Program and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with occasional rain, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026 Elections In Verona-Cedar Grove: School Board, Town Council, Congress, County Races (patch.com) — Verona voters face important choices this fall, from school board and Town Council seats to congressional and county races that directly affect the community. The article breaks down who is running in Verona-specific contests and explains key deadlines and options for voting by mail, early in person, or on Election Day.
   

2. Free flu shot locations in N.J. 2026: Full list by county as flu season approaches (nj.com subscription) — Verona residents can get flu, MMR, and COVID‑19 shots through Essex County's mobile health clinic based at 900 Bloomfield Ave., with details available by calling the county's Verona office. The statewide roundup also lists dozens of free or low‑cost flu shot clinics at libraries, senior centers, and health departments in every New Jersey county as flu season ramps up.
   

3. Girls volleyball: Results and recaps for Thursday, Sept. 24 (nj.com subscription) — Verona's undefeated girls volleyball team (9‑0) is set to host Bard at 4 p.m. today, highlighted among New Jersey's top statewide matchups. The statewide schedule also lists dozens of other games, but local fans can especially watch how Verona fares while ranked No. 3 in the state.
   

4. Kazakova To Hold Solo Art Show (myveronanj.com) — Verona resident and artist Tatyana Kazakova is debuting her solo show "Symphony for the Unnoticed" at the Watchung Arts Center from October 3 to 24, with an opening reception on October 10. Her intricate drawings and paintings reimagine humble plants and natural fragments into powerful black‑and‑white compositions exploring growth, mortality, and the search for light.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
    An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)
  • Orton Gillingham Tutor
    I am a special education teacher in Bergen county. I have my Orton Gillingham certification and have been tutoring using OG for over ten years.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Eleanor, a cat who went missing in Montclair, NJ, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 23 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Wayland)
  • sweetgreen posted a job opening for Montclair - Core Team Member in Montclair. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04504) - 399 Bloomfield Ave in Caldwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Verona here.

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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