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🌱 How Caldwell’s field hockey squad held off Columbia’s late comeback

Caldwell, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Caldwell! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Caldwell’s field hockey squad held off Columbia’s late comeback

Also on today's calendar: North Jersey Card Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has hands but isn’t able to clap? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New Jersey election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 57 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Caldwell uses balanced attack to topple Columbia in ECT quarters (nj.com subscription) — Caldwell High’s field hockey team advanced in the Essex County Tournament with a 3–2 home win over Columbia, powered by early scoring and a strong all-around attack. Local standout Ava Durkin led the way, with key contributions from several teammates as Caldwell held off a late Columbia rally to secure the quarterfinal victory.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday October 21
  • Halloween Poetry Workshop
    Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday October 22
  • Wings of Fire - Darkstalker
    Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
    3:30 pm
  • Habla Ingles
    Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
    4:45 pm
  • Speak Spanish w/ Teresa
    Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
    5:45 pm
    • Friday October 23
  • Create with Josie: pumpkin painting
    Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
    3:30 pm
  • Sarah Hodd + The Drive at Ringside Pub →
    Ringside Pub, 379 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
    11:30 pm
    • Saturday November 7
  • Studio Tour SOMA 2026 →
    35+ Artists’ Studios and Public Venues in South Orange and Maplewood
    11:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

West Caldwell

  • Meet the candidates: Caldwell Borough Council (newjerseyhills.com)
  • Outside Money Dominates Council Race, BOE Fundraising Limited (myveronanj.com)
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Verona

  • Letters To The Editor: Hartwyk Knows How Government Works (myveronanj.com)
  • First Presbyterian Kicks Off New Concert Series With Max Morden (myveronanj.com)

West Orange

  • West Orange Man Paid Juveniles To Make Sex Videos, Prosecutors Say (patch.com)
  • 'Unsightly' Conditions At West Orange Pond Will Lead To Improvements, Official Says (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has hands but isn’t able to clap?" — A clock! (Thank you Lois R. for sending it in!)
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