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Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning Saturday? See why Pocono Road will be packed with neighbors.
  • Can Mountain Lakes extend its incredible state-final streak with another title?
  • How did Mountain Lakes High School beat other traditional schools statewide?

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mountain Lakes PBA 310 Block Party Comes to Pocono Road June 13, 2026 (shopmorriscounty.com) — Mountain Lakes families can head to Pocono Road this Saturday, June 13, for an all‑afternoon PBA Local 310 block party with unlimited food, drinks, live music, games, and kids’ attractions. Tickets are tiered by age, parking is at Saint Catherine of Siena Church, and all proceeds support the officers who serve Mountain Lakes while bringing neighbors together.
   

• These three Morris/Sussex lacrosse teams will play for state titles (northjersey.com) — Mountain Lakes boys lacrosse is headed back to the Group 1 state final at The College of New Jersey, renewing its rivalry with Rumson in a bid for a 17th title. The article breaks down the Lakers’ remarkable 13‑year finals streak, key scorers like Holden Gillespie and Lawson Fagan, and previews other Morris/Sussex teams chasing championships.
   

• This tiny N.J. high school just ranked No. 1 in the state. See how your school compares. (nj.com subscription) — Mountain Lakes High School just earned recognition as the highest‑ranking general education local high school in New Jersey, placing 22nd statewide in new performance data. The article explains how the state’s “summative rating” system works and lets parents compare more than 2,300 schools using standardized test scores, graduation rates, absenteeism, and other factors.
   

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  • QuickChek Fresh Convenience posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time in Parsippany. Apply here.
  • CSI International, Inc. posted a job opening for Night General Cleaner (Temporary) in Parsippany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mountain Lakes here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Mosquito spraying planned in three Morris County communities Friday morning (wrnjradio.com)

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  • 14 Montville Athletes To Play College Sports: See Where They're Headed (patch.com)

Ok Mountain Lakes! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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