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Hello Englewood! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Englewood's home health care just score with Medicare?
  • Englewood remembers the life of William "Wick" Doggett Jr.
  • Englewood-born Ann Rickards remembered among this week's obituaries

Also on today's calendar: PGL & KEC present The Old Ladies Bar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 71.
  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• VNA Health Group Earns First-Ever 5-Star CMS Patient Experience Rating (insidernj.com) — Home health patients in the Englewood area are getting strong marks for their care, with VNA Health Group's Englewood region earning a 4‑star patient experience rating from Medicare. The nonprofit also secured its first‑ever 5‑star rating for its South Region, reflecting high scores on communication, professionalism, and overall experience across its New Jersey home health partnerships, including VNA of Englewood.
   

• William Kirk 'Wick' Doggett Jr., 92 (concordbridge.org) — A man born and raised in Englewood is remembered for a life that began here and later spanned the Navy, a long career with Gillette, and an enduring love of the ocean. His obituary reflects on his years at The Englewood School for Boys, his devotion to family, and his passion for fishing, sailing, and sharing the outdoors with children and grandchildren.
   

• Palm Beach Obituaries-September 15, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com) — Among several lives remembered, one obituary honors a woman born in Englewood in 1952 who went on to a wide‑ranging career in advertising, local education leadership, and later entrepreneurship. The broader piece collects tributes to people with ties to Florida, New England, and beyond, highlighting their service, travels, family devotion, and community involvement across many decades.
   

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Ok Englewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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