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🌱 Patch AM: ATV Stolen From Garage In Bloomfield, Police Say

Coming up on the Bloomfield Patch calendar: Watchung Booksellers Hosts Rebecca Lubot, Author of "Keeping a Finger on the Button"

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Good day Bloomfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bloomfield police probe garage burglary after ATV vanishes
  • Can Bloomfield’s boys hoops turn this hot start into a title?
  • How does Bloomfield fit into this new Essex County photo series?

Also on today's calendar: Watchung Booksellers Hosts Rebecca Lubot, Author of "Keeping a Finger on the Button" and 7 more events.

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

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Tuesday: Windy and colder, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy; morning flurries, temps: high: 33, low: 23.
  • Thursday: Cold with flurries, with a high of 29 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• ATV Stolen From Garage In Bloomfield, Police Say (patch.com) — Bloomfield residents are being alerted after a red 2024 CanAm Maverick ATV was reported stolen from a garage in the Brookdale Gardens area, where a padlock and siding were damaged. Bloomfield police say the vehicle has been entered as stolen and the burglary remains under investigation, underscoring ongoing concerns about local property crime.
   

• Bloomfield High School Boys Varsity Basketball: A Team in Contention for a State Section Title This Season? (tapinto.net) — Bloomfield hoops fans have plenty to cheer about as the Bloomfield High School boys varsity team rides a 5-1 start and heads into the Glen Ridge Holiday Tournament championship game tomorrow at 2 PM. With junior standout Sean Perrotta closing in on 1,000 career points and strong contributions from classmates and a rising freshman, the Bengals are eyeing a deep state sectional run and a home rematch with Millburn on Jan. 27.
   

• Towns of Essex County: The Ironbound, Newark (montclairlocal.news) — Bloomfield is one of eight Essex County towns highlighted in a new Montclair State University photojournalism series that captures everyday life across the county. The featured installment focuses on Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, showcasing local businesses, riverfront views, and a festive tree-lighting that celebrates the area’s deep immigrant roots and community pride.
   

📸 Around Bloomfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomfield

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    Wednesday December 31
  • New Year's Eve 1/2 Day - Municipal Offices Closed
    Nutley Township Community Calendar , 1 Kennedy Drive , Nutley
    11:30 am
  • EARLY CLOSURE - New Year's Eve
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library
    12:30 pm
    • Thursday January 1
  • LIBRARY CLOSED - New Year's Day
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library
    • Friday January 2
  • Play with Blocks
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    9:00 am
  • Chess Meetup for Grades 1-5
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    3:15 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Play with Blocks
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    9:00 am
  • Table Ping Pong
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    1:00 pm
    • Sunday January 4
  • Ice Hockey: Boys Varsity vs. Frisch Yeshiva (Away)
    Mackay Ice Rink , 130 W Englewood Ave , Englewood
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday January 6
  • Watchung Booksellers Hosts Rebecca Lubot, Author of "Keeping a Finger on the Button"
    Watchung Booksellers , 54 Fairfield St , Montclair
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday January 8
  • Kids in Sports Panel Discussion at Watchung Booksellers
    Watchung Booksellers , 54 Fairfield St , Montclair
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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    FOUND CAT ALERT! is this your pet? Pet was found on December 27, 2025 near Lyndhurst, NJ For more details about this pet or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Fairview)
  • Passaic County Community College posted a job opening for Clinical Lab Instructors (PT) in Passaic. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Volunteers Show Holiday Hustle In Montclair, Deliver 1,500 Grocery Bags For Kids (patch.com)

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