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Need to Know
Bloomfield’s property tax payment grace period to be extended to August 25
Bloomfield Pulse
Delays in Bloomfield-area mail delivery are due to shortage of carriers
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Most in-school student activities rank high for COVID-19 exposure risk
NJ.com
Travelers from 31 states must now self-quarantine upon arrival to N.J. amid pandemic
Newark Patch
Local News
Bloomfield residents need to earn at least a $27 hourly wage to afford renting a one-bedroom home
Bloomfield Patch
Volunteers construct new shed for Bloomfield’s Pulaski Community Garden
Bloomfield Community Gardens
Bloomfield skate park reconstruction begins
Community contribution on Citizens of Bloomfield
Bloomfield’s GC Hair Salon seeking hairdresser
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Bloomfield plans virtuals community meeting on the impact of race as a social construct on July 29
TAPinto Bloomfield
Bloomfield-based social service provider Family Service League hosting weekly support groups, including for survivors of sexual violence
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Local animal welfare group seeking volunteers to transport, temporarily shelter outdoor cats after spay and neuter procedures
CPAW NJ
Newark United Way, Source of Knowledge bookstore partner to distribute 100 books by Black authors to promote children’s literacy
Newark Patch
Montclair and Bloomfield synagogues’ social justice internship program training community organizers
Essex News Daily
Newark library to host workshop on practical tips when facing arrest July 22
Newark Patch
Turtle Back Zoo’s Butterfly Tent Safari opens for two weeks August 3 by appointment only
Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County officials say new $800k turf field at Watsessing Park intended to meet growing demand for sports fields in the area
Bloomfield Patch
Other News
Wayne MVC office closes until July 28 after worker tests positive for COVID-19
NJ.com
Lawyer suspected of fatal shooting at N.J. judge’s home had a history of racism, sexism, making violent statements
Gothamist