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In today's newsletter:

  • Want paid, part-time work protecting Clifton kids before and after school?
  • Why Clifton's superintendent just earned a statewide "visionary" honor.
  • How Clifton police stopped a terrifying gun threat at a local market

Also on today's calendar: Trading Card Show - The Late Night Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 77, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Keeping Our Community Safe (thecliftontimes.com) — Clifton Public Schools is hiring school crossing guards to help keep local children safe traveling to and from school. The part-time roles pay $17.50 per hour, don't require Clifton residency, and are ideal for retirees or anyone with flexible schedules. Applications are handled by All City Management Services, which is providing details and phone support.
   

2. Clifton Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danny Robertozzi Receives 2026 NJ Visionary Superintendent Award (thecliftontimes.com) — Clifton Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Danny Robertozzi has earned the 2026 NJ Visionary Superintendent Award for his leadership of the One Clifton school community. The honor highlights district-wide efforts around high expectations, collaboration, and support for over 10,000 diverse students. Local families can take pride that Clifton's school leadership is being recognized statewide for innovation and student-focused change.
   

3. Panhandler Threatens To Kill Clifton Grocery Store Worker, Police Say (dailyvoice.com) — A Clifton grocery store worker was threatened by a man who claimed to have a gun and had previously caused disturbances at the same Lexington Avenue market. Police arrived within minutes, arrested the suspect outside, and determined the weapon was a pellet gun. The man faces multiple charges and is being held pending a court appearance.
   

4. Clifton Home Expansion Raises Questions Over Size, Variances (thecliftontimes.com) — A proposed project to merge two lots on Lydia Place and Lorraine Drive into a larger single-family home has Clifton Planning Board members questioning whether the house's size is driving multiple variance requests. The owner says the expansion would keep their large family in Clifton, while commissioners weigh impacts like setbacks, lot coverage, and a planned basketball court. Other applications, including a Chick-fil-A at ON3 and a Valley Road subdivision, were carried to future meetings.
   

5. These 17 'mega' high schools graduated the most seniors in N.J. See how your town ranks. (nj.com subscription) — Clifton High School ranks second in New Jersey for largest graduating class, with 827 seniors and more than 3,100 students enrolled overall. The statewide list shows just how big Clifton's only high school has become compared with hundreds of smaller schools. It's a snapshot of the scale of local education your teens experience every day.
   

📸 Around Clifton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clifton

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 1
  • Early Morning Walking Club
    Nutley Township Community Calendar Public Affairs / Health Department at 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
    6:30 pm
  • Board of Commissioners Meeting
    Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners Meetings Parks and Recreation - Room 201 at 44 Park Avenue, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
    7:00 pm
    • 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
  • Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting →
    Clifton, NJ Calendar, 900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Early Morning Walking Club
    Nutley Township Community Calendar Public Affairs / Health Department at 149 Chestnut Street, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
    6:30 pm
  • Historical Commission Meeting →
    Clifton, NJ Calendar, 900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton
    7:00 pm
    • Friday September 4
  • Chat with Social Services →
    Clifton, NJ Calendar, 207 Parker Avenue, Clifton
    1:30 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • Celebrate Labor Day at Chevys Clifton →
    Chevys Fresh Mex, 365 NJ-3, Clifton
    11:00 am
    • Sunday September 20
  • Fall shopping event →
    147 Huron Ave, Clifton
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My garage door opener just stopped working.
    Does anyone know a reliable and affordable repair person who can fix or replace it if needed? I'd really appreciate any recommendations! (Nextdoor Albion Place)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Service Deli Clerk in Clifton. Apply here.
  • IT'SUGAR posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in East Rutherford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clifton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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