Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
Friday: Some sun, warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Orange Town Budget Still Needs Final Vote, Tax Hike Likely (patch.com) — West Orange officials are still waiting on state approval for the 2026 municipal budget, which is expected to raise taxes for local homeowners. A final public hearing and vote can't happen until the state signs off, but current estimates suggest the average homeowner could see a total tax increase of about $666 this year. Residents are being urged to stay tuned in the coming weeks as the process moves forward.
• Maplewood Daily Buzz: Sep. 30, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — A new two-story Leon Marketplace grocery store has been approved by the West Orange Planning Board to replace the former Walgreens and Americana Diner on Main Street, bringing bike-friendly features, rain gardens, and EV chargers. The broader roundup also highlights nearby arts events, legal workshops, and tax-relief help across Essex County that West Orange residents can attend.
• Boys Soccer: LIVE video, photos, results, links and recaps for Wednesday, Sept. 30 (nj.com subscription) — West Orange boys soccer is spotlighted as the No. 2 team in New Jersey, hosting Montclair Kimberley at West Orange High School tonight at 7 p.m. A statewide roundup lists live streams, rankings, and scores, so local fans can track West Orange's performance alongside other top programs across the state.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Adoptable Pet of the Week: Tigger! The West Orange Animal Welfare League (WOAWL) features a different adoptable pet each week to spotlight an animal that's available for adoption and… (Nextdoor West Orange)
Adoption Day at the West Orange Animal Control Facility! October 3! Meet your once and future best friend at Adoption Day. Dogs and cats of all ages, shapes, colors and sizes are ready for adoption. Check… (Nextdoor West Orange)
PNC posted a job opening for Part Time Teller in West Orange. Apply here.
MW Components posted a job opening for Machine Operator I - Trimmer-Driller - 2nd Shift in Cedar Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Orange here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Orange
South Orange Deputy Village Administrator Earns Certified Public Manager Certification (villagegreennj.com)
'No Kings: Vote Early' Day of Action Planned for October 17 in South Orange (villagegreennj.com)
With Reversal of Book Bag Ban, South Orange-Maplewood Middle Schoolers Learn Lesson in Advocacy (villagegreennj.com)
East Orange
Power Outage Disrupts Parts of East Orange as PSE&G Works to Restore Service (tapinto.net)
Montclair
Man Hurls Paint Can At Montclair Home, Leaving Pink Mess On Porch: Police (patch.com)
Italian Heritage Month Events In Montclair, Bloomfield Will Include Dance, Music, Stories (patch.com)
Montclair Board Of Education Candidate Withdraws From Race: Report (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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