🌱 Patch AM: Planning a day at Overpeck Park right off Fort Lee Road?

Coffee in hand, Fort Lee? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Planning a day at Overpeck Park right off Fort Lee Road?
• How did Fort Lee's 1-0 start stack up in rankings?

Also on today's calendar: FORE the Kids Golf Classic and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
• Wednesday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Sprawling New Jersey Park Is A Go-To Spot For Kayaking On The Creek And Outdoor Concerts (myfamilytravels.com) — Just minutes from Fort Lee, Overpeck County Park on Fort Lee Road offers kayaking on calm Overpeck Creek, miles of paved trails, big playgrounds, and free summer concerts. The article walks you through birdwatching hotspots, rental options for kayaks and paddleboards, sports fields, quiet nature preserves, and seasonal events like Earthfest and outdoor movie nights, with practical tips on parking and what to bring.
   

• North Jersey Public Super 20 and Big Six rankings after Week 1 (northjersey.com) — North Jersey's latest high school football rankings include Fort Lee among the teams just outside the Super 20, noting the Bridgemen's 1-0 start. The piece runs through how top public and non-public programs across the region fared in Week 1 and who they play next, giving Fort Lee fans a sense of the broader competition landscape this season.
   

📸 Around Fort Lee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Lee

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• FORE the Kids Golf Classic →
  Montammy Golf Club, Montammy Dr, Alpine
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting →
  Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar, 309 Main Street Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Fort Lee
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Early Dismissal Only for the High School
  Fort Lee Public Schools Fort Lee, NJ 07024
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• LHS BACK to School Night
  Leonia School District 570 Grand Ave., Leonia, NJ 07605
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• 2026 Fort Lee Art and Craft Show →
  Hudson Lights, 2030 Hudson Street, Fort Lee
• 911 Memorial Ceremony →
  Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar, Fletcher Avenue and Lewis Street, Fort Lee
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• PBA Local 388 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Fundraiser →
  Fort Lee NJ
Monday September 14
• Planning Board Meeting →
  Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar, 309 Main Street Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Fort Lee
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Volunteer this Fall →
  Zoom
  10:30 am
Thursday September 17
• Mayor and Council Regular Session Meeting →
  Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar, 309 Main Street Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Fort Lee
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• EAST COAST BOOTCAMP - TEAM AWESOME →
  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fort Lee - George Washington Bridge, 2117 Route 4 Eastbound, Fort Lee
Saturday September 26
• Taste Of Korea →
  171 Lincoln Ave
  11:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cesna Group posted a job opening for Inventory Coordinator (Bilingual in Korean) in Fort Lee. Apply here.
• 24 Hour Fitness posted a job opening for Sales and Service Associate in Englewood Cliffs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Lee here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Fort Lee! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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