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• Free Rabies Clinic Coming To Hackettstown: What To Know (patch.com) — Hackettstown pet owners can mark their calendars for a free rabies clinic on Nov. 7 at the Miller Street Firehouse, where licensed veterinarians will vaccinate dogs and cats at no cost. The walk-in clinic is open to all, with leashed dogs and crated cats encouraged, and residents can contact Town Hall for more details.
• Football Player of the Week for Oct. 7: Gaudy numbers everywhere (lehighvalleylive.com) — A Hackettstown High School defensive back, junior Carter Bujno, earned honorable mention in a regional Defensive Player of the Week list after a standout Week 6 performance. The roundup highlights top high school football efforts across nearby New Jersey and Pennsylvania programs, giving local fans a sense of how Hackettstown's talent stacks up against neighboring schools.
• Budd Lake Diner Abruptly Closes Doors, Leaving Nearby Hackettstown Community Saddened (TAPinto.net) — Many Hackettstown residents who relied on the nearby Budd Lake Diner for breakfast and casual meals are reacting to its sudden closure after four and a half years. Management announced the shutdown without explanation, thanked loyal customers and staff, and left the future of the Route 46 property uncertain as patrons shared messages of support online.
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