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🌱 Patch AM: How did East Hanover’s high school stack up statewide this year?

Make time for Marching Band Camp on the East Hanover Patch calendar

Wednesday August 19th Patch AM
Wednesday August 19th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi there, East Hanover! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did East Hanover's high school stack up statewide this year?

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hanover Park High School, Whippany Park High School Rank Among New Jersey's Best High Schools in U.S. News Rankings (tapinto.net) — East Hanover families can take pride that Hanover Park High School, which serves the township, has been ranked among New Jersey's top public high schools in new U.S. News & World Report rankings. Along with Whippany Park's strong showing, the results offer another data point for local parents comparing academic performance and college readiness across the Hanover-area schools.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Marching Band Camp
    Parsippany Hills High School 20 Rita Dr., Morris Plains, NJ 07950
    8:00 am
  • Free Blood Pressure Screening
    Township of Livingston Livingston Senior/Community Center (LSCC) - 204 Hillside Avenue L
    10:00 am
  • August 19 Workspace Wednesday (6 and under)
    Museum of Early Trades & Crafts Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
    10:00 am
  • Midday Meditation
    Florham Park Public Library Akhoury Room A , 107 Ridgedale Avenue
    12:00 pm
  • Nature Craft
    Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
    1:30 pm
  • Nature Craft TBD
    Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
    1:30 pm
  • Canasta - In Person
    Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
    1:30 pm
  • August 19 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
    Museum of Early Trades & Crafts Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
    2:00 pm
  • Raptors! (Grade K - Adult)
    Whippanong Library Town Hall Meeting Room
    2:00 pm
  • Parkinson's Strength
    Jewish Community Center MetroWest JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
    2:00 pm
  • 3D Design Club *Registration Required* (Grades 5-8)
    Madison Library 39 Keep Street
    3:00 pm
  • Marian Manor Book Club (Offsite)
    Caldwell Public Library Caldwell, NJ 07006
    3:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Madison Area YMCA Hosts Project SPARK Day to Promote Positive Youth Sports Experiences —MadisonArea YMCA Read on Patch
  • TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in East Hanover. Apply here.
  • PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Full Time in East Hanover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Hanover here.

🗞 Nearby News

Florham Park

  • NAI James E. Hanson chosen to lease former Barnes & Noble HQ in Basking Ridge (roi-nj.com)
  • Jets QB Geno Smith's status this week vs. Steelers still up in the air after ankle injury (courant.com)

Hanover

  • Hanover Township Snapshot: What is Happening This Week, August 16, 2026 (tapinto.net)
  • Whippany Fire Department's Improved Rating Part of August Chief's Report (tapinto.net)
  • Public Notice: 2026-11 for 1 West Hanover MF LLC (epa.gov)

Parsippany

  • Parsippany Week in Review: Missing Resident Found Safe, Summer Concert Rocks Veterans Park and Community Events Take Center Stage (tapinto.net)

Ok East Hanover! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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