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🌱 Patch AM: How a new Eagle Scout upgraded Long Valley’s equine therapy center

And on the Long Valley Patch calendar - 47th Annual Padre Pio Festival

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Good day Long Valley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Eagle Scout upgraded Long Valley's equine therapy center

Also on today's calendar: 47th Annual Padre Pio Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sydney Alderson becomes Lenape Valley's first female Eagle Scout (townshipjournal.com subscription) — A Lenape Valley Regional High School graduate has become the school's first female Eagle Scout after building two horse wash stalls for Equine Therapy of New Jersey in Long Valley, improving safety and function for the program's horses and riders. Her project brought together fellow Scouts, family, and volunteers, and her achievement caps a standout high school career in academics, athletics, and community service.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chester. Apply here.
  • Crash Champions posted a job opening for Porter in Randolph. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chester

  • Earthquake, 3 Killed In Crashes, Dozens Of Syringes Close Beach: NJ Weekend (patch.com)
  • Slain NJ mom Brooke Hanlon's husband makes weekly visits to home, neighbors say (1010wcsi.com)
  • Fall Festivals and Fairs in Morris County, NJ: 2026 Guide (shopmorriscounty.com)

Hackettstown

  • Hackettstown Students Head Back To School Wednesday (patch.com)

Mount Olive

  • Mount Olive police to host 'Cones with Cops' event Saturday in Budd Lake (wrnjradio.com)
  • Pleasant Hill Road in Mount Olive to close for two bridge replacements beginning Aug. 31 (wrnjradio.com)
  • Madison Girls Volleyball Set to Open 2026 Season Against Morris Hills (tapinto.net)

Ok Long Valley! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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