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🌱 Patch AM: New Cinnamon Roll Eatery Holds Grand Opening In Belleville

Happening soon: Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market on the Belleville Patch calendar

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Hi there, Belleville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Holmes Street cinnamon roll shop sweetens Belleville mornings
  • Thinking of marrying in Belleville? The mayor can officiate
  • Hydrant flushing may briefly disrupt Belleville water service this month

Also on today's calendar: Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Friday: Some sun, warm and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. New Cinnamon Roll Eatery Holds Grand Opening In Belleville (patch.com) — Belleville residents have a new spot for coffee and fresh cinnamon rolls with the grand opening of The Gooey Roll Co. on Holmes Street. The shop's owner turned a personal passion for baking into a full-fledged storefront, offering signature gooey rolls, delivery, pickup, and treats for special events close to home.
   

2. Belleville Mayor Officiates His First Wedding, Opens Door For More (patch.com) — Belleville couples now have the option of asking Mayor Frank Vélez to officiate their wedding, following his first ceremony and public invitation for more. Residents are guided through the township's marriage license requirements, including residency rules, documentation, and timelines, making it easier to plan a ceremony right in Belleville.
   

3. Belleville Flushing Hydrants This Week, Water Disruption Possible Nearby (patch.com) — Belleville residents near the Bloomfield border are being warned about possible low water pressure and discolored water as the township conducts routine hydrant flushing through late September. Work will first affect the Mills Street–Newark Avenue area, then shift between Franklin and Union avenues from Belleville Avenue to Joralemon Street, so neighbors should plan for temporary disruptions.
   

4. Devour award-winning burgers and more at these 13 new restaurants (northjersey.com) — Belleville diners just gained two new spots to try: Konala, a protein bowl and salad chain's first New Jersey location on Franklin Avenue, and The Gooey Roll Co., a specialty cinnamon bun bakery on Holmes Street. Both are among 13 recently opened North Jersey restaurants, giving local residents fresh options for quick, customizable meals and indulgent desserts close to home.
   

5. Essex County Daily Buzz: Sep. 1, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Belleville-area residents can sign up for citizenship classes starting September 8 at the Belleville Public Library, with Tuesday evening sessions and a modest registration fee. The countywide roundup also highlights nearby opportunities, from English classes and youth programs to health services and volunteer chances, giving Belleville locals many ways to learn, get involved, and access support across Essex County.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday September 2
  • Planning Board Meeting
    Township of Nutley Planning Board Meetings Parks and Recreation - Room 201 at 44 Park Avenue, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Bachathursdays (FREE SOCIAL) →
    Newark Arts Lancers Restaurant & Bar, 459 Ferry St , Newark, NJ 07105, Newark, N, 07105, United States
    8:00 am
  • Underclass Yearbook Photos
    James Caldwell High School West Caldwell, NJ 07007
    8:00 am
  • Supply Drop-Off
    Roosevelt Elementary School North Arlington, NJ 07031
    8:30 am
  • North Jersey National Heritage Area Council meeting
    The West Orange Arts Center https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87682739486?pwd=TuBJQgQlopRUJ3mK23GF4UyC
    3:30 pm
  • Early Morning Walking Club
    Nutley Township Community Calendar Public Affairs / Health Department at 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
    6:30 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Back to School Party
    Newark Arts 58 Vose Ave, 58 Vose Ave, South Orange, 07079
    5:00 pm
    • Sunday September 6
  • Nutley Farmers Market
    Nutley Township Community Calendar Booth Drive at Booth Drive, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
    9:00 am
    • Saturday September 19
  • Newark PorchFest →

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hey neighbors!
    I just moved to New Jersey this year. I'm a flight attendant and currently looking for a part time job. I my schedule is different every month but I… (Nextdoor Belleville Ave)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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