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And on the Hackettstown Patch calendar - Hot Rides & Hot Air Balloons Car & Truck Show

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Hello Hackettstown! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How fast are Hackettstown-area rents rising compared with the rest of NJ?

Also on today's calendar: Hot Rides & Hot Air Balloons Car & Truck Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NJ rents continue to rise. Mercer County saw the biggest jump over the past year. • Jersey Vindicator (jerseyvindicator.org) — Hackettstown renters are part of a Warren County market where HUD estimates show rents have more than doubled for studios over the past decade and jumped sharply for larger units. A new statewide analysis details how Warren's rising costs compare with pricier counties like Hudson and Mercer, and what Fair Market Rents look like for different apartment sizes.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Hackettstown! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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