Friday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Orange Town Budget Still Needs Final Vote, Tax Hike Likely (patch.com) — West Orange still doesn't have a finalized 2026 municipal budget, and a tax increase for the average homeowner is likely once the state signs off. Local officials say the council has completed its review, but they must wait for Trenton's approval before a final hearing and vote, with total school, town, and county taxes projected to rise about $666 this year.
• When Will Essex County Pick Up Leaves? See the 2026 Schedule. (montclairlocal.news) — West Orange residents along Essex County roads will get leaf pickups Oct. 26-30, Nov. 23-27, and Dec. 21-24, with leaves allowed out no more than a week before each date. You can bag leaves in biodegradable bags or sweep them into curbside piles, keeping them at least 10 feet from storm drains. Questions go to the Essex County Department of Public Works.
• NJ Congresswoman Gives Birth While Battling Assault Charges And Seeking Re-Election (patch.com) — West Orange falls within Rep. LaMonica McIver's 10th Congressional District, where she's simultaneously celebrating the birth of her second child, fighting federal assault charges, and running for re-election. The Newark-based Democrat describes her new baby as motivation for her work on maternal health and civil rights, even as she contests allegations tied to a protest outside an ICE detention facility.
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Hheirloom Invites Parents to Join Limited Beta and Help Shape a New Way to Preserve Childhood Memories —Jackie Schatell Read on Patch
Petco Health and Wellness posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in West Orange. Apply here.
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🗞 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)
SOPAC's Doors Are Open: The Venue Reaffirms Its Commitment to Artists and Community (newjerseystage.com)
Verona
Real Panthers Wear Pink Walk Returns To Cedar Grove (patch.com)
East Orange
Covered with Compassion Returns to East Orange Hospital for 10th Annual Event (TAPinto.net)
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