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Need to Know
Two Bloomfield residents among Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce Foundation scholarship recipients
Bloomfield Patch
Face coverings will be required for all students at all times while inside school buildings
Politico New Jersey
Tropical Storm Isaias passing over N.J. Tuesday, bringing heavy winds, tornado watch
NJ.com
N.J. tightens restrictions on indoor gathering as COVID-19 transmission rate continues to grow
NJ.com
Local News
Alternate side parking suspended Tuesday in Bloomfield due to tropical storm
Community contribution on Citizens of Bloomfield
Arlington Ave between MacArthur Ave and Floyd Ave to be closed August 3-7 between hours of 7 AM to 5 PM
Bloomfield Pulse
Bloomfield’s Wabi Sabi reopened August 4 for takeout service only
Wabi Sabi
Bloomfield’s Mastriano’s meat market to close from August 8-17 for summer break
Mastriano’s Quality Market
Bloomfield’s Bury the Hatchet axe throwing facility to reopen August 7
Bloomfield Pulse
Mandatory masks, temperature checks, potential outdoor learning for Montclair students returning to schools
Montclair Patch
West Orange resident elected to board of New Jersey Women Lawyers Association
West Orange Patch
Newark airport workers to rally Thursday for expanded health benefits
Newark Patch
Newark mayor, police chiefs plan community meeting for Friday amid increase in gun violence
Newark Patch
Faculty, staff raise concerns over Montclair State University’s fall reopening plans
Montclair Local
Essex County opens restored Riverbank Park Community Center after 2018 fire
Essex County
Other News
How N.J. colleges are planning to approach the fall semester amid COVID-19
NorthJersey.com
COVID-19 cases connected to Rutgers football team have doubled
Asbury Park Press
Chronic failure to wear face masks to lead to $250 fine under new Hoboken law
Hudson County View