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Need to Know
Bloomfield will host one and a half days of budget hearings beginning Tuesday, Feb. 16
Bloomfield Patch
N.J. judge said Montclair schools failed to show their compliance with COVID-19 health and safety standards in initial filing, court hearing set for Mar. 9
TAPinto Montclair
Don’t donate expired food items, says food pantry after receiving 30-year-old box of sugar
Human Needs Food Pantry
Booker, Menendez among 57 U.S. senators who voted to convict Trump Saturday for inciting Jan. 6 Capital attack but impeachment vote fell short of two-thirds majority, leading to acquittal
Newark Patch
Local News
COVID-19: Bloomfield’s cumulative cases rise to 3,945, deaths to 97 as of Feb. 14
Essex County
Bloomfield dental office seeks receptionist
Bloomfield Dental Designs
Alternate side parking in Bloomfield remains suspended until further notice over parking spot shortage due to snow
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Bloomfield recreation releases second digital Black History Month showcase featuring Black musicians
Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs
Bloomfield library’s virtual fiction book club meets tomorrow, Feb. 16
Bloomfield Public Library
Bloomfield will host a food distribution on Feb. 17 at the Watsessing Ave Firehouse
Community contribution on Bloomfield Pulse
Virtual “Know Your Rights” training on Feb. 17 to focus on civil rights during pedestrian and traffic stops, in schools
SOMA Justice
Environmental impact assessment for new Newark airport AirTrain finds potential environmental justice, noise and vibration impacts
Newark Patch
Newark, Irvington, and East Orange Rite Aid stores will offer COVID-19 vaccinations but appointments limited due to supply shortages
NJ.com
Local knitting and storytelling mental health group meets Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. virtually
Community contribution on Citizens of Bloomfield
This week’s Essex County food distribution will be Feb. 18 in Newark
Essex County
Other News
Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities say N.J. COVID-19 vaccination plan is not inclusive
NorthJersey.com
There are at least 16 active hate groups in N.J., including white nationalists and neo-Nazis
Mahwah Patch
N.J. to open new COVID-19 vaccination sites for hard-hit communities, with Elizabeth and Paterson among first five
Brick Patch
N.J. police have arrested more than 6k people for minor cannabis possession in the three months since state’s voters approved legalization
NJ.com