Community Corner
🌱 How four kids ended up joyriding a Ramapo High School vehicle
Be sure to catch Wills & Trusts: Leave a Legacy of Hope sponsored by Community Hope Foundation on the Franklin Lakes Patch calendar
Greetings Franklin Lakes! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How four kids ended up joyriding a Ramapo High School vehicle
Also on today's calendar: Wills & Trusts: Leave a Legacy of Hope sponsored by Community Hope Foundation and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
- Wednesday: A steady morning breeze, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kids break into Bergen County high school overnight, steal vehicle (northjersey.com) — Police in Franklin Lakes detained four juveniles early Sept. 21 after they allegedly broke into Ramapo High School, carried a realistic toy rifle, and took a school-owned vehicle on a ride to another campus. No injuries were reported, the youths were released to their parents, and multiple nearby departments assisted as charges and the investigation remain pending. 
📸 Around Franklin Lakes
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin Lakes
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★ Featured events ★
- Wills & Trusts: Leave a Legacy of Hope sponsored by Community Hope Foundation →
The MC Hotel, Autograph Collection, 690 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair
5:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Advancing Your Genealogy Research Beyond Local Resources →
Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 De Korte Dr, Franklin Lakes
1:00 pm - College Financial Aid Free Webinar →
Free Online Zoom Webinar
7:30 pm - Soap Making With Laura →
Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 De Korte Dr, Franklin Lakes
3:30 pm - Franklin Lakes Community Center & Playground Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting →
Franklin Lakes Community Center, 1 Vichiconti Way, Franklin Lakes
11:00 am - Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood →
Veteran's Memorial Park, 50 Madison Ave, Westwood
9:00 am - FLX Sunday Reset: Pilates, Sound Bath, Brunch & More →
Hotel Nyack - JDV by Hyatt, 400 High Ave, Nyack
9:00 am - Author Discussion - Sue Stoll →
Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 De Korte Dr, Franklin Lakes
6:00 pm - DOUBLE FEATURE MOVIE: Wicked (Rated PG 2024) and Wicked for Good (Rated PG 2025) →
Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 De Korte Dr, Franklin Lakes
10:30 am - Back to the 80's Gala - A Night of Music, Nostalgia, and Purpose →
Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes
6:30 pm - Back to the 80's Gala – A Night of Music, Nostalgia, and Purpose →
Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lake Rd, Franklin Lakes
6:30 pm
Friday September 25
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
📣 Franklin Lakes Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE IN LOFT
Hawthorne - Loft
10:00 am - Easy Yoga & Stretching
Hawthorne Public Library - Room B Hawthorne - Room B, Hawthorne Public Library
10:30 am - Bridge Club
Hawthorne Public Library - Room A Hawthorne - Room A, Hawthorne Public Library
1:00 pm - Rummikub for Seniors
Hawthorne - Room C
1:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
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- Mike's Feed Farm — (973) 839-7747
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Big Summer Blowout Sale
Attention Dog & Cat Owners!!!!!... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Michaels posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandise Manager in Wayne. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Paterson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin Lakes here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wyckoff
- Man charged with sexual assault in Wyckoff (newportdispatch.com)
- The power of low-intensity exercise; Madison author on her latest thrilling, funny novel (wpr.org)
- 4 Kids Found Inside Ramapo HS With Toy Rifle After Stealing School Vehicle: Police (dailyvoice.com)
Wayne
- Grammy-Winning Jazz Musicians Coming To William Paterson University (patch.com)
Mahwah
- Boys cross country Top 20, Sept. 21: Rankings shift as teams hit their stride (nj.com)
- Inserra Opens ShopRite In Former Acme; Remodel On Tap (theshelbyreport.com)
Ok Franklin Lakes! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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