Follow local news and events in Bloomfield with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Nov. 27, 2024 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Winter luncheon for seniors planned by Bloomfield on Dec. 4. It is from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center. Limited to Bloomfield residents. Register by phone or email.
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Bloomfield Public Library
Winter story time and craft for children planned by Bloomfield library on Dec. 4. The event is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will include stories, songs, and crafts.
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Bloomfield Public Library
Informal LEGO building for ages 4+ planned by Bloomfield library on Dec. 4. The activity is from 5-6 p.m. Creations will be displayed at the front desk for one week. Parents and guardians must remain in the building with children younger than 12.
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Free community Friendsgiving planned by Latinos of Montclair on Dec. 4. It is from 4-10 p.m. at Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut St. There will be Latin music, empanadas, and a cash bar supporting Latinos of Montclair. Registration is required.
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Latinos of Montclair
Scholarships, grants, and loans webinar for families of middle and high school students hosted by Maplewood library on Dec. 5. My College Planning Team will lead the webinar from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will discuss ways to lower the cost for college. Registration is required.
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Maplewood Public Library
Landlord and tenant seminar planned by Essex Vicinage Courts on Dec. 4 in Orange. It is from 6-7:15 p.m. at Freddie Polhill Law and Justice Complex. It will discuss the court processes for evictions, complaints, and the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Registration is required by phone or email.
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Patrick Council – Newark South Ward Councilman
Free seminar discussing ways to navigate and prevent foreclosure planned by East Orange on Dec. 4. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at East Orange City Hall. The seminar is designed for homeowners, future homebuyers, and real estate professionals. It will discuss legal rights, financial assistance options, and strategies to navigating foreclosure. Registration is required.
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East Orange City
Newark Zine Fest seeks volunteers to support its event on Dec. 7 at Newark Museum of Art. It is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers help set up and break down the event and provide support to attendees and vendors. Volunteer applications are available online.
Newark Zine Fest
REGIONAL NEWS
Drivers entering New York City will be charged a $9 toll when entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, effective Jan. 5. The fee is part of the Federal Highway Administration’s congestion pricing plan, which will use funds collected from tolls to support upgrades to New York’s transit system. The toll will incrementally increase in coming years until it reaches $15 in 2031.
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