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Good morning Bloomfield! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bloomfield police probe home break-in attempt and costly storage theft
  • Why did Bloomfield’s mayor back Belleville’s big re-election launch?

Also on today's calendar: 🎄 Family Friendly Christmas Experience & Show 🎄 and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Bloomfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 27.
  • Saturday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 40 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 3 Men Try To Break Into Woman’s Home In Bloomfield: Police (patch.com) — Bloomfield residents are being warned after police reported two recent burglary incidents, including an attempted break-in at a Montgomery Street home where three men tried doors and vehicles before fleeing. Another victim at the Grove Street iStorage facility reported expensive coats and shoes missing from a storage unit, prompting an investigation into the high-value theft.
   

• Melham announces run for third term — in true Melham style (theobserver.com) — Bloomfield residents may be interested that neighboring Belleville Mayor Michael Melham has officially launched his 2026 re-election bid, drawing support from Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell and other regional leaders. At a packed birthday fundraiser, Melham highlighted Belleville’s recent improvements, his past electoral wins, and his plans to seek a third term while promising to continue transforming the township.
   

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Other local events
    Friday December 12
  • Nature Journaling
    Van Vleck House & Gardens , 21 Van Vleck St , Montclair
    9:00 am
  • Chess Meetup for Grades 1-5
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    3:15 pm
  • Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Elmwood Park Memorial (Home)
    Nutley High School Main Gym Nutley High School Main Gym
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • Blue Christmas Service
    Brookdale Reformed Church, 16 Bellevue Ave, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Christmas Eve Family Mass
    St. Francis of Assisi American National Catholic Church , 195 Ridgewood Ave , Glen Ridge
    4:00 pm
  • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
    Brookdale Reformed Church, 16 Bellevue Ave, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003
    5:00 pm
  • Christmas Eve Mass
    St. Francis of Assisi American National Catholic Church , 195 Ridgewood Ave , Glen Ridge
    10:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Young Montclair Upstanders To Be Celebrated At Library Holiday Event (patch.com)
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