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🌱 Denville's direct weekday trains to Penn Station expected back Nov. 15

Denville, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Denville's direct weekday trains to Penn Station expected back Nov. 15
  • Denville parking lot call leads to drug charges
  • Denville bank robbery brings 10-year prison sentence

Also on today's calendar: Saint Ann's Fall Festival, Ministry and Craft Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know that a wedding was emotional? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 60 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 56, low: 37.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 61 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Midtown Direct Expected Back at Penn Station Nov. 15, 2026 (denvillenow.com) — Denville commuters could regain their direct weekday trains to New York Penn Station when regular schedules return Nov. 15, pending safety testing. Midtown Direct trains have been diverted to Hoboken during Portal North Bridge work. Until service resumes, NJ Transit advises weekday riders to buy Hoboken tickets, with connecting ferry, bus and PATH options covered.
   

2. Man charged with drug offenses after reportedly acting erratically in Morris County parking lot (wrnjradio.com) — A report of erratic behavior brought Denville police to the parking lot at 123 East Main St. around 8 a.m. Thursday. Officers arrested Michael Schwartz, 32, of Flemington, on charges of possessing drug paraphernalia and being under the influence of a controlled substance, police said. He was released pending a municipal court appearance.
   

3. Denville Bank Robber Sentenced to 10 Years in State Prison (parsippanyfocus.com) — A Hackettstown man who admitted robbing Denville's Bank of America on East Main Street has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison. Jason H. Perlett, 65, must serve 85 percent before parole eligibility. Authorities said he took about $6,000 in March after handing a teller a demand note without displaying a weapon.
   

4. Denville Township Elementary School Hosts 33rd Annual Veterans Day Assembly (TAPinto Denville) — Denville's Lakeview Elementary students honored visiting veterans with a helicopter flyover and performances at the school's 33rd annual Veterans Day assembly. Started by teacher and Army Reserve veteran Nancy White, the tradition continues after her retirement, keeping the focus on students thanking veterans rather than performing for families.
   

5. ImageCare Teamster members in Sussex County vote to go on strike (roi-nj.com) — ImageCare workers in Sussex County have authorized a strike while seeking their first union contract, but the report does not identify any disruption at the company's Denville location. The 45 technologists and aides want better wages and affordable health coverage. ImageCare representatives could not be reached for comment.
   

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Other local events
    Monday November 9
  • Susan King • Intuitive Consultations →
    The Urban Muse, 82 Broadway, Denville
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday November 10
  • 7:30pm Council Meeting
    Denville Township Events and Meetings, 1 Saint Mary's Place, Denville
  • Knitting & Crochet Group - In Person
    Denville Public Library, 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville
    1:30 pm
  • Virtual Author Talk: Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
    Denville Public Library, 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville
    2:00 pm
  • NEW Romantasy Book Group - In Person
    Denville Public Library, 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday November 11
  • Town Hall and Public Works closed for Veterans Day
    Denville Township Events and Meetings, 1 Saint Mary's Place, Denville
  • Library Chef: Thanksgiving Classics - Virtual Program
    Denville Public Library, 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville
    7:30 pm
    • Thursday November 12
  • Christy Linson • Facial and Buccal Massage →
    The Urban Muse, 82 Broadway, Denville
    4:00 pm
  • Thursdays at Diamond Spring Brewing Co →
    Diamond Spring Brewing Co, Broadway 50, Denville
    7:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do you know that a wedding was emotional?" — Even the cake was in tiers. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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