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May. 13 Bloomfield weather: Intervals of clouds and sunshine with a stray shower; patchy clouds at night with a high of 79 F and a low of 57 F.

Bloomfield schools plan discussion with Dr. Paul Barbato on at-home strategies for handling children displaying “defiance and other difficult behaviors” May 16 at Bloomfield Middle School with preregistration required
Bloomfield Public Schools

Essex County plans spring 2023 environmental roundtable on food waste and sustainable food management May 16 at the Verona Park boathouse
Essex County

Bloomfield plans virtual workshop for residents’ input on the township’s master plan, a document that will guide future land use and development decisions, May 17
Township of Bloomfield

Bloomfield animal shelter seeks an adoptive family for Sushi, a 10-year-old male cat, with adoption applications accepted online
Bloomfield Animal Shelter

Toni’s Kitchen food pantry seeks pasta and cereal with donations accepted during regular business hours or sent directly through Amazon
Toni’s Kitchen

Essex County Environmental Center plans “Project WET’ workshop for teachers of grades K-8 May 16 with interdisciplinary activities and lesson plans discussing themes of water with preregistration required
Essex County Environmental Center