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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.
   

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💬 Chatter

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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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