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Paterson, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why the Paterson Museum might be your best free day out
  • What Paterson’s R-1 zoning really allows on your block.
  • Paterson man convicted in serious sexual assault case; sentencing set soon.

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 8 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 74.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. These 9 New Jersey Museums Let You Walk In For Free Any Day Of The Week (myfamilytravels.com) — Paterson residents can explore their own history for free at the Paterson Museum, which showcases the city’s legacy in silk, locomotives, firearms, and even early submarines. It’s one of nine New Jersey museums with no admission charge any day. The piece also suggests pairing a museum visit with a trip to the Great Falls for a full local outing.
   

2. 441 9Th Ave, Paterson, NJ 07514 (redfin.com) — If you live near 9th Avenue in Paterson, this update explains that the area’s R-1 zoning is strictly for low-density single-family homes and compatible neighborhood uses like schools or places of worship. Higher-density housing, multi-family conversions, and business or industrial uses are prohibited, while infill single-family development that preserves the neighborhood’s low-rise character is encouraged.
   

3. Paterson Man Convicted of Sexual Assault Charges (tapinto.net) — A Paterson resident has been convicted of multiple sexual assault charges for attacking an incapacitated woman at a Paterson residence, following an investigation by city police and the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. Jurors found 24-year-old Jericho Banchon guilty of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and related offenses, and he is scheduled to be sentenced on December 11.
   

4. Passaic County welcome signs showcase local history (westmilfordmessenger.com subscription) — New “Welcome to Passaic County” signs double as mini history lessons, featuring figures like Lafayette and Alexander Hamilton along with industrial imagery. One key theme is Hamilton’s vision for Paterson as America’s first planned industrial city, underscoring the city’s role in the county’s manufacturing heritage. Most drivers miss the artwork because it faces away from incoming traffic.
   

5. Woodland Park Residents Raise Traffic, Flooding Concerns Over Proposed McBride Avenue Mini-Roundabout (tapinto.net) — Passaic County is moving ahead with a mini-roundabout at McBride Avenue and Browertown Road in Woodland Park, and emergency responders and residents are pressing for changes before construction. They worry about fire truck access, long-standing flooding, and crosswalk safety near schools and the Department of Public Works. Engineers say designs can still be adjusted based on this feedback.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • SENIOR PORTRAITS
    Wayne Hills High School 272 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470
    8:00 am
  • Virtual Senior Zumba
    YWCA Bergen County 214 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
    9:00 am
  • Senior Fitness Zumba (East Rutherford)
    YWCA Bergen County 147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, 147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073, United States
    9:00 am
  • ESL with Kathy
    Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center Hawthorne - Lobby, Hawthorne Public Library
    9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • small white dog (male) found in Paterson area near mcbride ave and quinn st.
    He was taken to Paterson's animal control to be scanned for a microchip. No collar, friendly when approached. (Nextdoor West Riverside)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Paterson. Apply here.
  • Doherty Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Spuntino Line Cook in Clifton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paterson here.

Ok Paterson! 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 he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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