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🌱 How a Phillipsburg recycler put the town on Senator Kim’s map

Phillipsburg, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Phillipsburg! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Phillipsburg recycler put the town on Senator Kim’s map
  • Can Phillipsburg avenge last year’s shutout at St. Joseph-Metuchen?

Also on today's calendar: Jamtoberfest '26 - Four Bands - Nonstop Music All Day! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and a steady breeze, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 67, low: 56.
  • Sunday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Senator Andy Kim Tours Commercial Solar Panel Recycling as Part of Einstein Corridor Initiative Exploring New Jersey's Innovation Economy (wasteadvantagemag.com) — A Phillipsburg-based company, Commercial Solar Panel Recycling, hosted U.S. Senator Andy Kim as he highlighted its role in New Jersey’s growing solar innovation economy. The Warren County facility, currently the state’s only permitted solar panel recycler, demonstrated how it processes retired panels and supports new recycling requirements, positioning Phillipsburg as a key player in national clean-energy infrastructure.
   

• High school football predictions for Week 5: Finally, some alignment on the picks (lehighvalleylive.com) — Local high school football writers break down this week’s slate, including how Phillipsburg, now 3-1, matches up in a Saturday road game at St. Joseph-Metuchen. They note last year’s shutout loss but expect a stronger Stateliners performance after a tough conference schedule, and also run through predictions for dozens of nearby teams’ Friday and Saturday games.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
    An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • In the final countdown
    Two days before my surgery the anesthesiologist decided I needed clearance from a cardiologist because I had a stress test October 2019. Two months… (Nextdoor Pohatcong)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member TB39066-PHILLIPSBURG in Phillipsburg. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Phillipsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phillipsburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Over 24,000 Aerial Wonders Illuminate the 2026 Bird Photographer of the Year Awards (freeyork.org)
  • NJIB's Guide to New Jersey Halloween Events (newjerseyisntboring.com)

Ok Phillipsburg! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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