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Clifton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Clifton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕

In today's newsletter:

  • Which heavy bands are about to crush the stage at Dingbatz?
  • Why a beloved Clifton Halloween display is going dark this year
  • Will Clifton’s Mustangs spoil Nutley’s special postseason home finale tonight?

Also on today's calendar: Annual Trunk or Treat at Realty Executives elite homes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? đŸ€” (Answer below!)

☑ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New Jersey election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Metal En Route: Halloween metal shows (Oct. 26–Nov. 8) (metalinsider.net) — Clifton metal fans get several chances to catch big shows at Dingbatz, including a Halloween party on Oct. 31 and stacked lineups on Nov. 5, 6, and 8. The roundup also highlights nearby gigs in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Huntington, and Sayreville if you’re up for a short trip beyond town.
   

2. Cornstalks, city fines lead dentist to lose Halloween spirit (drbicuspid.com) — A longtime Clifton dentist famous for his elaborate Halloween yard displays says he’s taking everything down after city code violations over cornstalks lining the sidewalk and outdoor extension cords. He also plans to return thousands of full‑size candy bars he bought for trick‑or‑treaters, saying the enforcement has left him feeling persecuted despite a decade of drawing crowds.
   

3. TONIGHT: Nutley Raiders Return to the Oval to Play Clifton Mustangs for Last Game of the Year (TAPinto Nutley) — Clifton High School’s Mustangs head to Nutley’s Oval tonight for a special postseason football matchup kicking off at 6:30 p.m. Nutley’s Maroon Raiders, coming off an up‑and‑down season with some big wins, are eager to finish strong. Clifton fans can make the short trip to cheer on their team in this final game.
   

4. Two primaries, one bitter rivalry in elections that reshaped NJ's 9th (northjersey.com) — Clifton voters are now firmly part of New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District, grouped with Paterson and Passaic as well as several Bergen and Hudson County suburbs. This deep dive explains how decades of redistricting and hard-fought primaries—from Helstoski and Hollenbeck to Pascrell and Rothman—reshaped the district that now helps choose your representative in Washington.
   

5. Passaic County MOVE launches in Paterson this week. How to get a ride (northjersey.com) — Clifton residents can keep using the $1.90 Passaic County MOVE ride service as it expands to Paterson on Friday, potentially improving regional connections for work, medical visits, and transit links. The on‑demand shuttles run weekdays, bookable by app, website, or phone, with wheelchair‑accessible vehicles and door‑to‑door options for riders with mobility needs.
   

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