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Newton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Newton’s new $2.8 million in bonds be spent?
  • Who’s rocking The Newton Theatre in the middle of this week?
  • Newton native lands on prestigious national college football watch list

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bond Ordinances Totaling More than $2.8 Million Approved Town of Newton Council (tapinto.net) — Newton’s Town Council has approved more than $2.8 million in new bond ordinances to fund road, water, sewer, and other infrastructure upgrades, along with a proposed overhaul of property maintenance appeals. The meeting also advanced projects like Patterson Avenue improvements, High Street Pump Station engineering, and emergency work at the Newton Pool, while signaling support for renewing downtown tax abatements to spur historic district investment.
   

• Events This Week in New Jersey from August 4-10, 2026 (newjerseystage.com) — If you’re looking for something to do close to home, The Newton Theatre is hosting Adrian Vandenberg’s “My Whitesnake Years Tour” with Marco Mendoza and Vinnie Moore on Wednesday, August 5 at 8:00 p.m. The wider roundup also highlights dozens of concerts, plays, comedy shows, and community events happening across New Jersey through August 10.
   

• Melkart Abou Jaoude earns national recognition ahead of the 2026 season (keepingitheel.com) — A Newton native is drawing national attention as UNC defensive standout Melkart Abou Jaoude lands on the 2026 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list. After a breakout 2025 season with 10.5 sacks, he’s now expected to anchor Bill Belichick’s defense again while opponents game-plan specifically to contain him.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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