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Bloomfield schools plan delayed opening Fri. over storm expected to bring snow, freezing rain overnight Thurs.
NJ.com
ICYMI: Bloomfield Recreation’s pop-up art show celebrating Black History Month continues at the Civic Center through Feb. 26
TAPinto Bloomfield
Montclair’s indoor mask mandate will 30 days early on Mar. 1, but businesses will still be able to set their own masking requirements
Baristanet
N.J. releases new mask guidance for schools as end to state mandate approaches Mar. 7 with schools, childcare centers advised to require masks during elevated community transmission, outbreaks, or for those with symptoms
NJ.com
Local News
Bloomfield Recreation is hiring a track and field coach with safety and first aid certifications, contact department recreation leader Dana Morton for more info or to apply
Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Area ShopRites to accept walk-ins for on-the-spot job interviews Feb. 26 as part of companywide career fair
Bloomfield Patch
South Orange-Maplewood schools will continue requiring indoor masking after state mandate ends Mar. 7 alongside Newark and East Orange
Maplewood Patch
East Orange schools extend mask mandate until Apr. 14 after majority of staff, parents, and students surveyed supported extension
East Orange School District
Support group “Men Over 30” meets in Newark area for formerly incarcerated men adjusting to life after prison
Newark Patch
New art exhibition “Picturing Black Girlhood: Moments of Possibility,” will be on display until July 2 at Express Newark
NJ.com
Other News
Rule requiring proof of COVID vaccination or negative test to enter N.J. statehouse rescinded but masks will still be required as state emerges from second pandemic winter
Associated Press
N.J. state police said they will tow any trucks blockading state’s highways next week on their way to right-wing national rally in Washington D.C.
NJ.com