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Greetings Bloomfield! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Bloomfield coach’s dedication led to a Super Bowl surprise
  • See how student photographers captured Bloomfield’s character in candid moments
  • Which uplifting 2025 moments put Bloomfield in Essex County’s spotlight?

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Colder; p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 29 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Saturday: A bit of morning snow; cloudy, temps: high: 30, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 36 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bloomfield Educator and Coach Meghan Leonard is Surprised with Super Bowl Tickets on Good Morning America (tapinto.net) — A Bloomfield High School special education teacher and coach was honored on Good Morning America with a surprise trip for two to this season’s Super Bowl. Meghan Leonard, who brought Special Olympics Unified Sports to Bloomfield High, was first recognized with a $10,000 New York Jets Foundation award for Special Olympics, then celebrated on national TV alongside grateful Bloomfield students.
   

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

• Towns of Essex County: Bloomfield (montclairlocal.news) — Student photojournalists spotlight Bloomfield’s everyday life, from late-night conversations at The Town Pub to Santa greeting families at Municipal Plaza and classic scenes inside Holsten’s. The project, part of a Montclair State University class, aims to capture the character, businesses, and holiday spirit that make Bloomfield feel like home.
   

• 2025's Most Heartwarming Stories In Essex County (Best Of The Year) (patch.com) — Bloomfield gets a proud nod in this feel-good roundup of 2025’s most heartwarming Essex County stories, including local women honored by county commissioners. From heroic first responders and standout students to inclusive sports, arts, and heritage celebrations, the piece highlights dozens of uplifting moments that show how neighbors, volunteers, and community leaders across Bloomfield and nearby towns made the year brighter.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday December 27
  • Outdoor Games - Inside!!
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    10:00 am
    • Monday December 29
  • Book Bingo - Grades 1-5
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    10:30 am
  • Table Ping Pong
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    1:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 30
  • Play with Dinosaur Bones
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    1:00 pm
    • 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 26
  • Play with Blocks
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    9:00 am
  • Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. Paterson-Kennedy (Home)
    Montclair High School Sports Paterson Catholic High School
    4:00 pm
  • Ninja Classes | Ages 5-6 (45 minute class)
    IMC KIDS GYM , 198 Bellevue Ave , Montclair
    5:00 pm
  • Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Gill St. Bernard's (Away)
    John F. Kennedy High School , 61-127 Preakness Ave , Paterson
    5:10 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Diane Smith - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member in Bloomfield. Apply here.
  • Eos Real Estate Management Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bloomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Glen Ridge

  • Allison Snyder hits milestones as Glen Ridge HS girls basketball team moves to 3-1 (essexnewsdaily.com)

Montclair

  • MontClairVoyant: News to Remember in Late December (montclairlocal.news)
  • New Jersey Symphony Presents Annual 'Messiah' Performance (towntopics.com)
  • N.J. boys hockey NJIIHL stats leaders for Dec. 24 (nj.com)

Nutley

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-- The Patch AM Team

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