Community Corner
🌱 Could your family qualify for Budd Lake’s new affordable homes?
Coming up on the Budd Lake Patch calendar: Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show
Hi there, Budd Lake! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your family qualify for Budd Lake's new affordable homes?
Also on today's calendar: Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 63, low: 47.
- Thursday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for Affordable Housing in Kenvil and Budd Lake (tapinto.net) — Seven new affordable single-family homes are planned in Budd Lake, with applications due November 30 and military veterans receiving preference. Eligible local families must attend a mandatory virtual information session this fall and submit a mortgage prequalification letter. Homes will be energy-efficient, accessible, and deed-restricted to remain affordable for future income-eligible buyers. 
📸 Around Budd Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Budd Lake
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★ Featured events ★
- Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show →
Chubb Park, 290 W Main St, Chester
12:00 pm - Eleventh Hour Rescue Par 4 Paws 2026 Golf Outing →
81 Pleasant Hill Rd, Mt Olive
1:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Superintendent Spotlight
Mount Olive Township Board of Education, 227 US-206 #10, Flanders
6:30 pm - Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing →
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown
7:00 pm - Jamtoberfest '26 →
Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
1:00 pm - Jamtoberfest '26 Takes over Morris County on Oct 3rd →
Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
1:00 pm - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am - Blessing Of The Animals →
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 409 East Baldwin Street, Hackettstown
11:00 am
Wednesday September 23
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
📣 Budd Lake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Strawberry Harvest Weekends →
Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Road, Hackettstown
8:00 am - Rox In Stitches
Roxbury Public Library - Talmage Quiet Room
10:00 am - Baby and Me
Mount Olive Public Library, 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd, Flanders
10:15 am - Free ESL Conversation Class
Roxbury Public Library - Large Type Corner
10:30 am - Books for Babies
Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
11:00 am - Let's Speak French Conversation Table - Advanced
Roxbury Public Library - Dr. Wolfe Room
11:00 am
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate - Seasonal in Chester. Apply here.
- Howmet Aerospace posted a job opening for Production Worker (FPI Inspector - Weekend Shifts) in Dover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Budd Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Olive
- Woman faces drug charges after vehicle crashes into Morris County backyard (wrnjradio.com)
- NJ woman injured after struck car trying to help a deer hit (nypost.com)
- 54 N.J. girls volleyball games that matter most this week, Sept. 21-26 (nj.com)
Roxbury
- Beautiful Weather, Great Attendance at Roxbury's Olde Suckasunny Day (tapinto.net)
- Roxbury Convenience Store Plan Got 4 Yes Votes, 2 No — But Was Still Denied (tapinto.net)
Hopatcong
- Bobcat Found In Sussex County Chicken Coop, Shelter Says (patch.com)
Ok Budd Lake! 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'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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