🌱 How a planned ICE facility could reshape life in Roxbury
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In today's newsletter:
- How a planned ICE facility could reshape life in Roxbury
Also on today's calendar: Spring Market at Horseshoe Lake Park and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
- Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Environmental groups say Trump's $129 million Roxbury ICE facility threatens N.J. drinking water (nj.com subscription) — Roxbury officials and residents have joined New Jersey in a federal lawsuit to stop a $129 million plan to turn a Route 46 warehouse into a 1,500-bed ICE detention center in town, citing threats to local drinking water and public health. Environmental groups say the Highlands-region site, near Lake Musconetcong and sensitive wetlands, could strain sewage capacity, worsen air quality, and overwhelm Roxbury’s small health and EMS staff. 
📸 Around Roxbury
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Paint Like Bob Ross
Roxbury Public Library, 103 Main St, Succasunna
5:45 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Paint Like Bob Ross
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
5:45 pm -
Sing-Along with Banjo Bob
Roxbury Public Library - Children's Room
11:00 am -
Sing-Along with Banjo Bob
Roxbury Public Library , 103 Main St , Succasunna
11:00 am -
Roxbury Repair Cafe
Roxbury Public Library , 103 Main St , Succasunna
11:00 am -
Roxbury Repair Café
Roxbury Public Library -
11:00 am -
Free ESL Conversation Class
Roxbury Public Library , 103 Main St , Succasunna
1:00 pm -
Route 1 Trash, Commingle, Grass, Leaves, & Brush collection
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Spring Market at Horseshoe Lake Park
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex , 72 Eyland Ave , Roxbury Township
9:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Saturday May 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Yoga for Adults - Live in the Library
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
9:15 am -
Peace Play Story Time Yoga
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
10:30 am -
Crochet with Mama J - Intermediate / Advanced Session
Mount Olive Public Library , 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd , Flanders
11:00 am -
Friday Farmers Market
Nourish.NJ , 347 S Salem St , Dover
11:00 am
Friday April 17
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🗞 Nearby News
Wharton
- Driver killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-80 in Wharton, NJ as State Police seek witnesses (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- This 130-Mile Drive Through New Jersey Is A Scenic Journey From Ancient Forests To Historic Coastal Villages (myfamilytravels.com)
Randolph
- Inside WoodBrook at Randolph, a new 199-unit rental community (northjersey.com)
- Sherrill's old seat in Congress stays blue as progressive organizer Mejia wins in blowout (nj.com)
- Boys Volleyball: Results and recaps for Thursday, April 16 (nj.com)
Dover
- Open House At The Amp To Introduce New Dover Arts Hub (broadwayworld.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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