Around Bloomfield: Elections + Electric Bills + Extreme Heat + Exposure To Measles

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Government/Politics:

Trump Wants To End Mail-In Ballots: What NJ Voters Need To Know

NJ Congresswoman Wants Assault Charges Dropped, Points To Pardons For Jan. 6 Rioters

New Poll Names Leader In 2025 NJ Governor Race: Sherrill vs. Ciattarelli

NJ's Rising Utility Prices Call For State Of Emergency, Gov. Candidate Says

‘It’s Like An Oven’: Airport Workers Demand More Protection From Extreme Heat

Animal Control Controversy In Essex County Town Has Advocates Howling For Answers

Plan For Senior Center In NJ Town Derailed Due To Cost; Group Calls Decision 'Disappointing'

Light Towers Outside NJ Library Raise Concerns, Town Says 'No Health Threat'

$108M Will Create More Parks And Playgrounds In These NJ Towns, Counties

Other news in Essex County and New Jersey:

Travelers Exposed To Measles In Essex County, Officials Say (Here's Where, When)

'Recovery Court' Graduates In Essex County Celebrate Personal Milestones Against Addiction

Essex County Town Will Switch To New Garbage Collection Company

Amistad Law Comes Alive At NJ Summer Institute, History Teacher Says

Essex County Bar Named As One Of The 'Best In America' On New List

New Restaurant In Essex County Replaces Recently Closed Eatery – Again

Essex County Heavily Featured In ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (See Filming Locations)

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