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Coffee in hand, Belleville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Belleville residents pack Town Hall to debate neighborhood parking
  • Plan your Belleville-Nutley pumpkin adventure and carve like a pro
  • How to sign up for Belleville's Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk

Also on today's calendar: MBA Open House at Berkeley College and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Belleville Meeting About Parking Draws Vocal Crowd At Town Hall (patch.com) — Belleville officials recently held a well-attended public meeting at Town Hall to hear residents' concerns and ideas about parking in different neighborhoods. Mayor Frank Vélez said feedback on issues like residential permit parking will guide future decisions, stressing that any changes must reflect each neighborhood's unique challenges rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
   

• Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Belleville-Nutley This Fall—And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families in Belleville and Nutley are encouraged to enjoy a favorite fall tradition by visiting nearby New Jersey pumpkin patches that offer hayrides, corn mazes, and other seasonal fun. The piece highlights multiple farms within driving distance and explains how to choose the right pumpkin for carving. It also walks readers through simple, practical steps and tools for creating a standout jack-o'-lantern for their Belleville front stoops.
   

• Registration Open for Annual Belleville Veterans Day 5K (TAPinto.net) — Belleville residents can now register for the town's Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Nov. 8, starting at Whiskey Priest on Union Avenue. The event welcomes all ages and fitness levels, includes a veterans ceremony, coffee, and a stretch session, and offers discounted registration for youth, military, and first responders, plus T‑shirts while supplies last.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Nutley

  • Cape May's historic Congress Hall begins search for its 2026 Christmas tree (cbsnews.com)
  • Chick-fil-A Continues to Push Forward, Despite Pushback from Nutley Business (thecliftontimes.com)

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Ok Belleville! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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