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In today's newsletter:

  • Basking Ridge neighbors demand tougher rules for hazardous problem property
  • How strict will Basking Ridge schools' new phone rules really be?

Also on today's calendar: ACEing Autism Tennis Clinic Begins and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Residents Urge Action Over Safety Concerns At Bernards Township Property (patch.com) — Neighbors on Oak Ridge Road in Basking Ridge are pressing Bernards Township officials to address what they describe as dangerous and unsanitary conditions at a specific residential property, citing fire hazards, noxious odors and wildlife issues. Residents are asking the Township Committee to ensure it has strong, enforceable rules for problem homes, especially after officials recently passed a separate maintenance ordinance that applies only to commercial properties.
   

• Cell Phone Ban Updates In Basking Ridge Schools: See The Rules (patch.com) — Bernards Township schools in Basking Ridge are moving ahead with a stricter, state-aligned ban on student use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day, with different rules for elementary, middle, and high schoolers. Phones must generally stay off and stored, with limited bus use and specific exceptions for IEPs, health needs, emergencies, and other documented accommodations.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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