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Thursday June 4th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • See how Hackettstown’s school chief pay compares across New Jersey
  • Hackettstown salutes Joseph Lake Jr. after 54 years of fire service
  • Could you save a neighbor before an ambulance reaches Main Street?

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 62.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How Much Does Hackettstown School Superintendent Make? State Data Reveals (patch.com) — Hackettstown residents can now see how their school superintendent’s pay stacks up, with Debra Grigoletti earning $135,099 for 2024-25, well below New Jersey’s average. State data also highlights how superintendent salaries vary widely across districts, with many earning above the national average.    

2. Hackettstown Fire Department Veteran, Warren Co. Marshal Retires After 54 Years (patch.com) — Hackettstown native and longtime fire department member Joseph F. Lake Jr. is retiring after 54 years of local service and more than two decades as Warren County fire marshal. County commissioners recently honored him for a career that spanned Vietnam service, a distinguished New Jersey State Police tenure, and key roles in county fire prevention and emergency services.    

3. Minutes Matter: Why National CPR and AED Awareness Week is a Call to Action for Us All (tapinto.net) — National CPR and AED Awareness Week is a direct call to Hackettstown residents to be ready when a neighbor collapses on Main Street or along Route 46. The piece explains why bystanders, not paramedics, are often the true first responders and urges locals to learn Hands-Only CPR, locate nearby AEDs, and consider getting certified during the June 1–7 observance.    

4. Voorhees' Banas leads the way for locals at track Meet of Champions (lehighvalleylive.com) — Hackettstown track athlete Thomas Bengyak tied for 11th in the pole vault at the statewide Meet of Champions, clearing 13 feet, 6 inches against New Jersey’s best. The story highlights strong performances from Voorhees, North Hunterdon, and other regional schools, with several top-five finishes and record-setting relay times that showcase the depth of area track talent.    


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Other local events
    Thursday June 4
  • Starry Story Time
    Hackettstown Free Public Library Hackettstown Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
    5:30 pm
  • Imagine, Dragons: Adult D&D
    Hackettstown Free Public Library Hackettstown Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
    5:45 pm
  • Friday June 5
  • Just Made Bakery Market
    Just Made Bakery, 6 Riverside Plaza, Hackettstown
    9:00 am
  • Saturday June 6
  • Hackettstown Community Day
    rthur J. Sheldon Recreation Complex, lity Pool499 Warren St
    9:00 am
  • Steampunk Alchemy
    Vasa Park, 93 Wolfe Road, Mount Olive, NJ
    9:00 am
  • Story Craft Club
    Hackettstown Free Public Library Hackettstown Public Library, 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
    11:00 am
  • HFPL Outreach Event @Hackettstown Community Day
    Hackettstown Free Public Library Arthur J. Sheldon Recreation Complex, 499 Warren St., Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
    12:00 pm
  • PTO Tricky Tray
    Hackettstown Middle School 500 Washington Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
    6:00 pm
  • Saturday June 13
  • Lunar Faire Night Market Promiversary!
    , Roxbury Township
    9:00 am
  • Quilts In The Vineyard
    Brook Hollow Winery & Event Facility, 594 NJ-94, Knowlton Township
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Easier access offered to drone and exercise science through unique local community college partnership —James M Paterson Read on Patch
  • Looking for recommendations for a dryer repair person.
    Our dryer runs but sometimes it will stop heating. We have hit the reset button numerous times, but are looking for a permanent fix. (Nextdoor Panther Valley Hacketts)
  • Target posted a job opening for GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage , Food Service, Starbucks) (T2446) in Hackettstown. Apply here.
  • Reuther Material Co posted a job opening for Forklift Operator/Yard Worker in Succasunna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hackettstown here.

Ok Hackettstown! 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: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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