Special Senate Election, Columbus Day and More This Week

These are some of the stories The Caldwells Patch will follow this week. If you know of an event or something happening that is not listed, let the editor know about it in the comment section below.

As the weather gets colder, outdoor greenmarkets inevitably close up shop. Check out our interactive map of the closest farmers markets and when they’re open.

Monday is Columbus Day. The Caldwell-West Caldwell School District will have regularly scheduled classes. 

School not be in session Monday for the West Essex Regional School District as staff will take part in professional development programs.   

The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education will convene Monday for a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the district's central building, at 104 Gray St. in West Caldwell. 

The Caldwell Borough Council will convene for a conference Tuesday at 7 p.m. at borough hall, 1 Provost Square. 

The West Caldwell Council will convene for a regular meeting Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at town hall, at 30 Clinton Road. 

Wednesday voters will go to the polls to elect a new Senator to fill the late Frank Lautenberg's seat. Newark Mayor and Democrat Cory Booker will face off against Republican and former mayor of Bogota Steven Lonegan. 

On Friday, find where garage/yard/estate sales are happening in the Caldwells and surrounding area using Patch's interactive map. 

Also on Friday, get a rundown of open houses in and around the Caldwells. 

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