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Good morning Bloomfield! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Bloomfield's school board change for this new year?
  • How Bloomfield's girls' soccer team is dominating early this season
  • How much new state funding is coming directly to Bloomfield?

Also on today's calendar: Watchung Booksellers Hosts Bestselling Author Amanda Peters and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 60.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bloomfield BOE 9/8 Meeting Recap (tapinto.net) — Bloomfield families get a detailed look at how the new school year is starting, with Superintendent Joe Fleres praising a smooth opening and strong energy in classrooms. The Board of Education also highlighted a new bell-to-bell ban on internet-enabled devices and completed summer facility upgrades, including HVAC and window replacements, aimed at improving safety and learning conditions across all 11 district buildings.
   

• Joelle Bernard Era off to a Tremendous Start for BHS Girls' Soccer Team (tapinto.net) — Bloomfield High's girls' soccer team is off to a hot 3-0-1 start under new head coach Joelle Bernhard and will host Belleville at Brookdale Park on Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. Local standouts like Inez Brewster, Julia Miller, and goalkeeper Natalia Mosquera have powered big wins over Newark Tech, Millburn, and Science Park.
   

• NJ State Senator Timberlake's Budget (thepositivecommunity.com) — Bloomfield is set to receive $1.2 million in municipal funding plus $100,000 for its school district under State Sen. Britnee Timberlake's 2027 budget priorities. Local residents will also benefit from $20,000 for Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green's food pantry, alongside broader investments in housing, labor rights, youth programs, and community organizations across the 34th District.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Montclair

  • Montclair Football Roars Back to Stun Rival Bloomfield (montclairlocal.news)
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Ok Bloomfield! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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