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Need to Know


Provisional voters and those with disabilities can vote at six locations in Bloomfield on July 7
Bloomfield Pulse

Bloomfield’s Open Space Committee among organizations behind potential walking and biking path between Montclair and Jersey City
Bloomfield Open Space Committee

N.J. renters can apply for state’s emergency rental assistance beginning July 6 through 10
Baristanet

Some counties in N.J. still seeing high rates of COVID-19 transmission as state is deemed no longer on track to contain virus
Toms River Patch

Governor Phil Murphy extends public health emergency as state continues to see COVID-19 cases and deaths among the lowest in the country
Ridgewood-Glen Rock Patch


Local News


Bloomfield COVID-19 cases continue to hover under 1,100, deaths around 65
Bloomfield Pulse

Bloomfield Animal Shelter seeking donations of cat food and supplies
Bloomfield Animal Shelter

Bloomfield High School seniors to receive information about July 15 in-person graduation ceremony through their Google Classroom portal
Bloomfield Pulse

Zi Zia Pizzeria closed until July 8
Community contribution on Citizens of Bloomfield

Parkside Bistro opens for outdoor dining
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse

Bloomfield Carpet and Tile open by appointment only
Community contribution on Citizens of Bloomfield

Anti-Black protestor in Nutley who made a Nazi salute fired from Mountainside Medical Center
Baristanet

Turtle Back Zoo opens registration for virtual summer camp for children ages 5 to 10
County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr.

Essex County’s mobile COVID-19 testing site coming to South Orange on July 9
County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr.

Essex County hosting food distribution event July 9 at 10 AM in Irvington
Human Needs Food Pantry


Other News


Community questions suicide ruling in death of Amani Kildea, black man found hanging in Morristown, amid national spate of hangings of men of color
Morristown Green

Telehealth services will continue to be covered with no copays or deductibles for 90 days after public health emergency ends
West Essex Now

Some N.J. farmers aren’t letting seasonal workers get tested for COVID-19 as up to 10k workers arrive for harvest season
NJ Spotlight

N.J. re-opens indoor pools to 25% capacity as state continues to loosen COVID-19 restrictions
Bloomfield Patch

N.J. lifts limits on outdoor gatherings to 500 people
TAPinto Montclair