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Boonton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Boonton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to spend a perfect fall day entirely on foot in Boonton
  • Where Boonton kids can feed farm animals and pick pumpkins.
  • How Boonton’s defense sealed a thrilling win to stay unbeaten

Also on today's calendar: Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Things to Do in Boonton, NJ: Main Street Shops, the Falls at Grace Lord Park, and Where to Eat (shopmorriscounty.com) — Boonton’s Main Street, parks, and historic sites are showcased here as a full day-out plan for walking, eating, shopping, and exploring right in town. You’ll find specific local cafes, restaurants, shops, Grace Lord Park, the gorge, and practical details on parking, transit, and seasonal events like the farmers market and Brewfest that make planning a visit easy.
   

• Best Field Trips in NJ for Kids: Museums, Zoos, Farms + More (njfamily.com) — Families in Boonton are spotlighted with Brookhollow's Barnyard, where kids can feed animals and ride a tractor or train to pick pumpkins right in town. The broader guide rounds up dozens of kid-friendly museums, farms, zoos, and historic sites across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, giving local parents plenty of ideas for school trips and weekend adventures.
   

• Boonton football holds off Kinnelon to stay unbeaten (nj.com subscription) — Boonton High’s football team stayed unbeaten at 4-0 with a 35-30 home win over Kinnelon, powered by multiple rushing touchdowns from Justin Zammit and Josiah Chaplain III. Strong defensive plays, including three interceptions, helped Boonton overcome Kinnelon’s big rushing numbers and a kickoff-return touchdown to secure another exciting victory for local fans.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone else miss 94th Bomber Squadron restaurant at Fairfield airport!?
    So crazy cool. Walked through bunkers to get there, big band music playing..... listening to the actual tower as you ate. (Nextdoor Boonton West)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member NJ in Boonton. Apply here.
  • Marotta Controls posted a job opening for CNC Machinist III - Turning in Montville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boonton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mountain Lakes

  • Injury Crash at Morris Ave and Wilcox Dr in Mountain Lakes, NJ - Robert A. Solomon, P.C. (metrolaw.com)
  • Ramiza's three TD's, Ascensio's first career FG help Ramsey hand Mountain Lakes first loss (nj.com)
  • Mountain Lakes Resident To Be Honored At Caldwell University Alumni Awards Luncheon (morrisfocus.com)

Montville

  • Montville Go Gold 5K Sunday: Registration Still Open For Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser (patch.com)
  • Montville Introduces Decibel-Based Noise Standards and Outlines Open Space Spending (tapinto.net)

Livingston

  • Around Livingston: ICE Arrests + Property Taxes + Voting + Polluted River (patch.com)

Ok Boonton! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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