Follow local news and events in Montclair with The Jersey Bee. Here is the The Daily Buzz for Apr. 15, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
Local news
Montclair library plans “K-Pop Teen Trivia” for ages 12-18 on Apr. 17 in the Main Branch. Trivia is from 6-7 p.m. Questions will cover BTS, Ateez, ,EXO, Seventeen, Mamamoo, Twice and more. Prizes available for winners. Registration required. Add to 📅.
Montclair Public Library
Montclair library seeks solar eclipse eyewear donations at the Main Branch and Bellevue Branch. Glasses will be sent for viewers in South America, where the eclipse will be visible later this year.
Montclair Public Library
Bloomfield Animal Shelter seeks dry dog and cat food donations. Items accepted at 61 Bukowski Pl. and will benefit the Manna Food Depot.
Bloomfield Animal Shelter
Nutley library plans a preview of its book sale for Nutley cardholders on Apr. 17. The sale is from 4-7 p.m. The sale will be open to the public from Apr. 18-20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Apr. 18. Cash only. Add to 📅.
Nutley Public Library
Essex County Environmental Center plans “Frog Pond Club” for ages 5-9 on Apr. 17 in Roseland. Children will learn more about pond habitats and inhabitants with nets, magnifiers, and microscopes from 4-5 p.m. Registration is $12.
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Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County Environmental Center plans “Designing and Installing A Teaching Pollinator” class for adults on Apr. 22 in Roseland. The class is from 6:15-8:15 p.m. and will discuss ways to achieve a pollinator garden, and the relationship between native plants and personal wellness. Registration is $15. Scholarships available for Essex County Urban Aid District teachers and community leaders. Add to 📅.
Essex County Environmental Center
Regional news
There will be new drinking water protections against six toxic “forever chemicals” following regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency. These rules establish drinking water standards for six common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are known to be environmentally persistent and hazardous to human health. The new federal standards are stricter than certain existing state standards, including in N.J. These regulations come in the wake of numerous lawsuits aimed at holding chemical companies accountable for PFAS pollution, including a recent $10.8 billion settlement from 3M to fund drinking water improvements over the next 13 years.
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