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What's up New Milford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to join New Milford's free domestic violence awareness symposium Oct. 21
- How did a 47-14 blowout still end New Milford's playoff hopes?
Also on today's calendar: The Ultimate Breakfast and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: A few morning showers; warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 57.
- Tuesday: A brief afternoon shower, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Domestic Violence Protection: Free Symposium Offers Valuable Resources (TAPinto.net) — New Milford residents can attend a free domestic violence awareness symposium at New Milford High School on Oct. 21, with no registration required and an option to watch via livestream. Survivors, local police, county prosecutors, judges, and advocacy groups will share resources and strategies to help victims and educate the community during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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• Five Touchdowns, A 47-14 Victory, And New Milford's Playoff Dream Just Evaporated (newsbreak.com) — New Milford High's football team crushed Hawthorne 47-14 on October 9, powered by Kobe St. Hilaire's five-touchdown, 400-plus-yard rushing performance, but still missed the NJIC championship playoffs. Because Hawthorne scored 14 points, New Milford lost a crucial tiebreaker, ending a strong 5-2 regular season with only a shared Meadowlands Division title.
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📸 Around New Milford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford
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★ Featured events ★
- The Ultimate Breakfast →
New Milford Elks Lodge, 1 Patrolman Ray Woods Dr, New Milford
9:00 am - Nyack Famous Street Fair, Sun. Oct. 11, Over 300 Exhibitors, Downtown, Nyack, NY →
Nyack
10:00 am - Exit Strategies for Business Owners →
il Tulipano, 1131 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove
6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
Wednesday November 4
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Other local events
- Chair Yoga & Meditation
Bergenfield Pub Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level),
6:00 pm - Virtual Author Talk: David Epstein
Bergenfield Public Library
2:00 pm - Stress Less & Color
Bergenfield Pub Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level),
2:30 pm - DIY Flower Pen
Bergenfield - Young Adult Activity Room (1st Floor) , Bergenfield
3:15 pm - Talk to the Social Work Intern
Bergenfield - Conference Room (2nd Floor)
4:00 pm - Read to a Dog
Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor), Bergenfield P
4:00 pm - Reorganize Your Life: Well-Being, Purpose, and New Beginnings | R
Bergenfield Pub Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level),
5:00 pm - Zoeline College Planning Seminar
Bergenfield Pub Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level),
6:30 pm - Story Time on The Farm →
Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Road, New Milford
10:00 am - Wednesday Afternoon Movies
Bergenfield Pub Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level),
1:00 pm - Farm Kids Cooking Class | Flower Cookies →
Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Road, New Milford
4:00 pm - Talk to the Social Work Intern
Bergenfield - Conference Room (2nd Floor)
4:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in New Milford. Apply here.
- CarePlus New Jersey, Inc. posted a job opening for APN - Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Center in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bergenfield
- Bergen New Bridge breaks ground on $45M multigenerational center (njbiz.com)
Paramus
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- District 15Fifteen, Vermella Paramus add new retail tenants (njbiz.com)
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Teaneck
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Ok New Milford! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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