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🌱 Patch AM: Violent Crime In Nutley, Belleville Remains Under National Average: FBI

And on the Belleville Patch calendar - A New Theatre Company Brings Holiday Magic — and Opportunity to Rutherford!

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Hey there, Belleville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Belleville's violent crime rate compares to national trends
  • Thinking about laser treatments in Belleville? Know this before you book.

Also on today's calendar: A New Theatre Company Brings Holiday Magic — and Opportunity to Rutherford! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; a shower in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Violent Crime In Nutley, Belleville Remains Under National Average: FBI (patch.com) — Belleville residents can see that their town reported 94 violent crimes last year, translating to a rate of 241 per 100,000 people, slightly down from the previous year and still below national levels. The article compares Belleville's long-term crime trends with neighboring Nutley, statewide New Jersey figures, and national data, showing how local safety has improved since the 1990s.
   

• The Real Process Behind Laser Hair and Tattoo Removal (northiowatoday.com) — If you're in Belleville and considering laser hair or tattoo removal, this guide breaks down what actually happens to your skin and why multiple sessions are needed. It explains how skin tone, hair type, and tattoo colors affect results, plus how to prep and care for your skin so treatments feel safer and more predictable.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Production Coordinator - RWJBH Clara Maass FNS in Belleville. Apply here.
  • Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Belleville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belleville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield

  • Tice Family, Daniel Bitecola Honored for Outstanding Service to Bloomfield (tapinto.net)
  • Union Catholic Volleyball Team Rallies to Defeat Bloomfield in Season Opener (tapinto.net)
  • What Are the Best Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression in New Jersey? (healthcarebusinesstoday.com)

Nutley

  • There's More Than One Nutley: The Town's Five Neighborhoods and Home Values Explained (tapinto.net)

Montclair

  • Montclair Saw Big Drop In Violent Crime Last Year, FBI Data Shows (patch.com)
  • NJ Violent Crime Has Been Dropping For Decades, FBI Data Shows (patch.com)

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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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