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Good morning to you Millburn! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Millburn warns residents about scammers posing as township employees
  • Will Wyoming Avenue get lower speeds and quieter truck traffic?
  • Uber ride dispute near Millburn Station ends with bat, arrest

Also on today's calendar: Baker Street Fall Flea and 11 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Friday: Sunny spells, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Millburn Township Warns Of Fraudulent Emails Posing As Employees (patch.com) — Millburn officials are warning residents about fraudulent emails from people posing as township employees, pressuring recipients for money or personal information. Locals are urged to verify any suspicious messages by calling official phone numbers from the township website, avoid clicking links or attachments, and never share financial or banking details by email. The township stresses that community vigilance will help protect Millburn as a whole.
   

2. Resident Calls for Speed‑Limit Reduction and Noise Controls on Wyoming Avenue (tapinto.net) — A Millburn resident is urging the Township Committee to push Essex County for a lower 25 mph speed limit and noise controls on Wyoming Avenue, especially near Wyoming School and a nearby nursery school. She cited speeding on the downhill stretch, heavy truck traffic, and loud engine braking, and asked for clearer rules on truck weight limits and signage to protect children walking to school.
   

3. Uber Driver Threatened Passenger With Baseball Bat In Essex County, Police Say (patch.com) — Millburn police recently intervened on Essex Street near the Millburn Train Station after an officer saw a man waving a baseball bat and yelling at another man. Investigators say the dispute began over an Uber pickup location and a canceled ride, ending with the driver's arrest on charges including terroristic threats and unlawful weapon possession.
   

4. Police Chase In Millburn Involved Stolen Car, 2 Apprehended: Authorities (patch.com) — A recent police chase involving a stolen BMW began near Millburn Avenue and Lackawanna Place after Millburn police tried to stop the vehicle, which had been reported stolen from Edgewater. Officers ended the pursuit for safety, but a State Police auto theft task force later disabled the car in Irvington and arrested two suspects, including a juvenile, with the driver facing multiple charges.
   

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Ok Millburn! 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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