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Need to Know

Bloomfield’s Neighbor to Neighbor network seeking volunteers to assist elders with lawn work
Bloomfield Pulse

Three Bloomfield town council people up for reelection win Democratic primary, ran unopposed
Bloomfield Patch

Travelers from 19 states, including Delaware, being asked to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to N.J.
Toms River Patch

N.J. requires face covering while outside when social distancing isn’t possible to prevent spread of COVID-19
NJ.com

Local News

Bloomfield resident Graveney Severin passed away from COVID-19
Bloomfield Information Project

Girl Scouts of Bloomfield hosting virtual open house for parents and caregivers of girls entering grades K-12
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse

Bloomfield library hosting virtual event on Jewish music on July 8
Bloomfield Public Library

Bloomfield’s New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts seeks input on class structure amid pandemic
New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

JFK Parkway South will be closed from 9 AM to noon on July 9 between Hoover and Belleveille Ave
Bloomfield Public Works

Tiny Treasures A2Z childcare center in Bloomfield hiring for multiple positions
Community contribution on Bloomfield Latino Community

Bloomfield resident offering outdoor and virtual sewing classes
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse

Martinez Martial Arts resumes indoor classes with pandemic precautions in place
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse

Owners of Bloomfield’s Lunchbox Deli considering selling business
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse

Montclair High School postpones in-person graduation ceremony amid possible COVID-19 exposure at recent graduation parties
Montclair Patch

“Love + Unity Fest” virtual concert planned for July 14 by West Orange and performing arts organization Music Village
Music Village

Donald Payne Jr., Jennifer Zinone win Democratic, Republican primaries for N.J. 10th District congressional seat
Montclair Patch

Other News

N.J. MVC locations re-opened Tuesday to long lines, were forced to close early, turn residents turned away
NJ.com

Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again amid resurgence of COVID-19 across country
NJ.com

Joe Biden, Donald Trump win Democratic, Republican primaries for president in N.J.
Point Pleasant Patch

Cory Booker, Hirsh Singh win Democratic, Republican primaries for U.S. Senator in N.J.
Bloomfield Patch