🌱 What will Allendale’s longtime superintendent change at Northern Highlands in 2027?

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In today's newsletter:

• What will Allendale's longtime superintendent change at Northern Highlands in 2027?
• See how Ramapo students just upgraded Allendale's Celery Farm trails.
• How did Northern Highlands fare against Toms River North in Allendale?

Also on today's calendar: Trading Card Show - The Late Night Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northern Highlands names Allendale school head as next superintendent (northjersey.com) — Allendale residents will see a familiar education leader take over at Northern Highlands Regional High School, which serves Allendale students. Longtime Allendale superintendent Dr. Michael J. Barcadepone has been chosen to lead the regional district starting January 2, 2027, following Dr. Scot Beckerman's retirement. The district cites his record of boosting achievement and strengthening academic programs.
   

• Volunteering Helps New Roadrunners Find Community Before Classes Begin (ramapo.edu) — Ramapo College students in the Leaders in Service program spent part of their summer helping improve the Celery Farm Nature Preserve in Allendale, removing old boardwalk and replacing it with mulch to ease flooding. Their work there, along with projects around Mahwah, gave new Roadrunners an early connection to the communities surrounding campus. Allendale residents may notice trail improvements and better drainage at the preserve.
   

• Shore Conference football Defensive Players of the Week, Aug. 27-29 (nj.com subscription) — A recent Shore Conference football roundup highlights standout defensive performances from across New Jersey, including a strong game at Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale. Toms River North linebacker Kam'ron Morse racked up 12 tackles and three sacks in Allendale as his team edged Northern Highlands 17-14. Local fans can see how Bergen County's powerhouse stacked up against Shore programs.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 4
• Trading Card Show - The Late Night Show →
  Riverdale Armory, 107 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Parlance Chamber Concerts Presents Mozart and Schubert at 19 →
  West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 S Monroe St, Ridgewood
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Monthly Business Meeting
  Upper Saddle River Fire Dept Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
  7:30 pm
Friday September 4
• WMS Minimum Day - Labor Day Recess
  Waldwick Middle School 155 Wyckoff Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463
  8:05 am
Saturday September 5
• Ramsey Pool Party - America Celebrates 250 →
  Borough of Ramsey 75 E. Oak St  - Ramsey NJ 07446
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Environmental Commission →
  Borough of Ramsey Senior Center  - 75 W. Oak St. Ramsey NJ 07446
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Curbside Metal Goods Pick-Up →
  Borough of Ramsey - Ramsey NJ 07446
• Curbside Metal Goods Pick-Up →
  Borough of Ramsey Recycling Collection Schedule - Ramsey NJ 07446
• Smith Back to School Night
  Ramsey High School Smith School
  6:30 pm
• Mayor & Council Work Session →
  Borough of Ramsey 2nd floor council chambers  - Ramsey NJ 07446
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Parking Lot Yard Sale →
  Immaculate Conception Church, 900 Darlington Ave, Mahwah, NJ, 07430
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair, 200 Exhibitors, E. Ridgewood, Ave →
  East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood NJ
  11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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Saddle River

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• Every North Jersey player on a FBS college football roster in 2026 (northjersey.com)
• Undercover Vape Sting Catches 3 West Milford Businesses Selling To Minor: Police (dailyvoice.com)

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