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Dozens turned out for Bloomfield’s street art event in support of Black Lives Matter on Sunday
TAPinto Bloomfield
Second stage of easing COVID-19 restrictions in N.J. begins today, here are the latest rules
NJ.com
Bloomfield library begins accepting book drop returns on June 15, curbside pickup will begin June 22
Bloomfield Public Library
Bloomfield clerk publishes information about voting rules for July 7 primary election amid pandemic
TAPinto Bloomfield
N.J. to revise police use of force policy, seeking input from residents through August 1
Montclair Patch
Local News
Bloomfield Historical Preservation Commission to hold remote meeting on June 17, public can join by phone
Bloomfield Pulse
Fairview 5th grade students’ belongings can be picked up June 16
Fairview Home and School Association
Fairview 3rd and 4th grade students’ belongings can be picked up June 17
Fairview Home and School Association
Bloomfield High School Class of 2020 to hold car parade Saturday, June 20 amid shortened year, virtual graduation ceremony
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Bloomfield schools’ virtual instruction plan approved by state
Bloomfield School District
Violantes’s Meat Market hosting social media contest for essential workers to win free dinner
Violante’s Meat Market
Montclair businesses urge town council to adopt recommended measures to provide additional relief amid COVID-19
TAPinto Bloomfield
West Orange to remove monument to Christopher Columbus, citing real versus perceived impact of his legacy
West Essex Now
Rutgers-Newark’s Catherine Fitzpatrick is the first transgender woman to lead a university women’s and gender studies program
Newark Patch
Essex County to hold emergency food distribution in West Orange on June 18 at 10 AM
County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr.
Essex County dog parks re-opened June 13 with new COVID-19 precautions
County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr.
Free crisis counseling is available to Essex County residents through NJ Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program
Newark Patch
Essex County upcoming COVID-19 satellite testing locations include Bloomfield, Fairfield, East Orange, Belleville
Township of Verona
Other News
In-person summer schools may begin July 6 with new COVID-19 precautions
TAPinto Bloomfield
Asbury Park reverses indoor dining plan in violation of state’s pandemic rules after court order
Asbury Park Patch