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🌱 Patch AM: What West Orange council debated before the Daughters of Israel housing decision.

And check out Big Band Concert on the West Orange Patch calendar

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Hello West Orange! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What West Orange council debated before the Daughters of Israel housing decision.

Also on today's calendar: Big Band Concert and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Orange Council Debates Executive Session Rules Ahead of Affordable Housing Settlement Discussions (TAPinto.net) — West Orange residents should know their Township Council just held a special noon meeting to prepare for a possible affordable housing settlement involving the Daughters of Israel property, including a debate over allowing remote participation in closed sessions. Some council members and a resident raised concerns about transparency, timing, and public notice, while officials said legal deadlines required the session before the October 13 meeting.
   

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  • A School Transformed: More Than 100 Volunteers Bring New Life to East Orange's Benjamin Banneker Academy (TAPinto.net)

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  • Latino Heritage Celebrated In Essex County, 2 Local Leaders Honored (patch.com)

Ok West Orange! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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