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Hey there, Montville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Montville teen turned family tragedy into a hopeful message
  • Montville's own Michael Zheng keeps his US Open run alive

Also on today's calendar: Fall Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Pleasant with sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montville's Finnerty Shares Message of Hope at Morris County Overdose Awareness Day (tapinto.net) — A Montville teenager's heartfelt speech about losing her brother to overdose helped anchor Morris County's Overdose Awareness Day ceremony in Parsippany, highlighting hope, recovery, and stigma reduction. Local officials shared encouraging data on declining overdose deaths and described county programs like the Hope One mobile unit and Recovery Court that Montville families can access for support and resources.
   

• Michael Zheng's Dream Run at the U.S. Open Continues: Columbia Alum Will Play Again on Saturday (westsiderag.com) — Montville native Michael Zheng has surged into the US Open's third round, marking a major milestone in his first main-draw appearance. Fresh off a four-set win and a jump into the ATP top 100, he'll face France's Arthur Gea on Saturday, giving Montville tennis fans a hometown player to cheer on the sport's biggest stage.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Boonton

  • TerrAscend Boonton Cannabis Cultivation Hiring Event - September 15th in Boonton, NJ (syracuse.com)
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  • N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for 3 counties, with more storms, strong winds expected Thursday night (nj.com)

Pequannock

  • Pequannock's Street Festival Returns to Pompton Plains on Sunday, September 20, 2026 (shopmorriscounty.com)

Verona

  • Around Verona-Cedar Grove: Paychecks + Electric Bills + 9/11 + Labor Day (patch.com)

Ok Montville! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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