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🌱 Denville gets a say in Openaki Road bridge replacement

Denville, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Denville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Denville gets a say in Openaki Road bridge replacement
  • Denville crashes climb as overall police calls fall
  • The Grinch is coming to Denville for family photos

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 52, low: 40.
  • Friday: Periods of rain, with a high of 42 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Public meeting set for Nov. 17 on Openaki Road bridge replacement in Denville (wrnjradio.com) — Denville residents can weigh in Nov. 17 on plans to replace the single-lane Openaki Road bridge with a wider, two-lane crossing and rebuild the neighboring lake's dam and spillway. The virtual meeting runs from 6 to 8 p.m., with registration available online. Written comments are accepted through Jan. 7, 2027.
   

2. Denville Crashes Rise to 90 in October 2026 Police Recap (denvillenow.com) — Denville police recorded 90 crashes in October, up from 62 in September, even as overall calls for service declined. DWI arrests also increased, from four to six. With the holidays approaching, the department is urging residents to plan ahead and arrange a designated sober driver.
   

3. Denville PBA Pictures With the Grinch Set for Dec. 19, 2026 (denvillenow.com) — Families can take their own Grinch photos at the Denville Municipal Building on Dec. 19 while supporting the local PBA. Five-minute sessions cost $10 and run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advance registration is encouraged, and a slot is secured only after payment arrives.
   

4. Brian Bergen won't seek Pennacchio Senate seat, clearing path for Webber (newjerseyglobe.com) — Denville Assemblyman Brian Bergen says he will seek Assembly re-election in 2027 rather than pursue retiring Sen. Joseph Pennacchio's seat. His decision leaves fellow Republican Jay Webber as the clear frontrunner for the Senate nomination. Bergen, a former Denville councilman, says he will more than likely run for governor in 2029.
   

5. Drug possession, DWI cases among recent arrests in Denville (newjerseyhills.com) — Denville police reported five arrests between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5, including drug possession allegations following traffic stops and a DWI case on Route 10. Other encounters began with a Broadway walking patrol and a call about someone acting erratically on East Main Street. All five people were released pending court appearances.
   

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  • Looking for dog boarding/daycare that accepts intact males near Denville.
    We have 17mo Lab who is intact and only vaccinated for rabies. Other vaccines are negotiable but not willing to neuter. Would be interested in a… (Nextdoor Denville)
  • 84 Lumber posted a job opening for Full-Time Driver Helper in Rockaway. Apply here.
  • Prime Healthcare posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Dover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Denville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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