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🌱 Califon’s budget is adopted—what does that mean for local taxpayers?

Califon, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Califon! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Califon’s budget is adopted—what does that mean for local taxpayers?

Also on today's calendar: Raritan River Music Festival: Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower in spots, temps: high: 62, low: 46.
  • Friday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 5/11/2026 (insidernj.com) — Califon residents should know that the town’s municipal budget has now been officially adopted, according to NJ Hills, setting the year’s local spending plan in place. The broader briefing also scans budget moves, tax changes, and political developments in other New Jersey towns and at the state level, offering context for how Califon’s decision fits into wider trends.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Califron School District posted a job opening for Substitute Teachers in Califon. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Long Valley

  • Washington Township to host annual Memorial Day ceremony May 23 (wrnjradio.com)

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  • Frost advisory in place for Clinton and Essex counties for Tuesday — temperatures to dip to 32 (syracuse.com)
  • The 25 best Thai restaurants in New Jersey, 2026 update (nj.com)
  • Baseball Top 10 and notes for area Skyland and UCC through May 9 (mycentraljersey.com)

Hackettstown

  • Hackettstown Teen Recognized In NJ Congressional Art Contest (patch.com)
  • Team Car Wash to celebrate grand opening of Hackettstown location May 16 (wrnjradio.com)

Ok Califon! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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