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🌱 Patch AM: Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher To Coach Warren Co. University's Baseball Team
Happening soon: The 39th Scandinavian Fest on the Hackettstown Patch calendar
Good morning to you Hackettstown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Former MLB pitcher takes the helm of Centenary baseball
- See what once stood at Main and High in Hackettstown
- How will Kittatinny bounce back when they visit Hackettstown Friday?
Also on today's calendar: The 39th Scandinavian Fest and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with sunny spells, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
- Monday: Sun, some clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher To Coach Warren Co. University's Baseball Team (patch.com) — Hackettstown sports fans will see a new face leading Centenary University's Cyclones baseball team, as former Major League pitcher Tim Bausher steps in as head coach. The move comes after a milestone 2026 season and ahead of Centenary's planned shift to the United East Conference in 2027, with university leaders highlighting Bausher's focus on player development and leadership. 
• LOOKING BACK: The History of Hackettstown's American House Hotel (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown's long-gone American House Hotel once anchored the busy corner of Main and High streets, serving travelers and locals with its wrap-around balconies and welcoming sign. This look back traces how the hotel gave way to a gas station as cars replaced carriages, and invites residents to share old photos or memories of Hackettstown's changing downtown.
• High Point's ground game produces 7 TDs to roll through Kittatinny (nj.com subscription) — A strong rushing attack powered High Point past Kittatinny, 49-28, in a game that sets up Kittatinny's next challenge on the road at Hackettstown this coming Friday. Local fans can look ahead to seeing the Cougars try to rebound against Hackettstown after surrendering seven rushing touchdowns despite a late rally.
📸 Around Hackettstown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hackettstown
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★ Featured events ★
- The 39th Scandinavian Fest →
93 Wolfe Rd, Mt Olive
10:00 am
Sunday September 6
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Other local events
- September Book Sale →
Mount Olive Public Library, 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd, Mt Olive
10:00 am - Rocking the Dock at Jefferson House - Saturday, Sept. 5 →
139 Nolans Point Rd, Jefferson
6:00 pm - CLOSED-HOLIDAY
Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States - Cut N' Paste: Kids' Scrapbooking
Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
5:00 pm - Friends of the Library Meeting on Zoom
Hackettstown Free Public Library Online, Zoom
6:00 pm - Tarot Basics with Amanda Voinier
Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
6:30 pm - Wednesday Story Time
Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
10:00 am - Knit, Flix, and Chill
Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
5:00 pm - Anime Club: Teen
Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
4:00 pm - Barn & Rummage Sale →
St Lawrence the Martyr Roman Catholic Church, 375 Main St, Chester
9:00 am - Chuck Wood Group Live at The Pattenburg House →
Pattenburg House, 512 Co Rd 614, Union Township
4:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Dr Karen Zuidema is moving to CENTERPOINT WELLNESS
Dr Karen Zuidema, doctor of acupuncture, specializing in women's health and fertility is moving to CENTERPOINT WELLNESS located at 350 Willowgrove... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Yesterday, a man showed up at my door, wearing a dark blue outfit with writing on the left side.
If I hadn't had my dog barking because he rang the bell, I would have taken more notice. I was mad, instead, because he told me my eight-year-old… (Nextdoor Woodfield)
- ABB posted a job opening for Machinist / Toolmaker in Hackettstown. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Part Time in Hackettstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hackettstown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Olive
- Randolph Football Overwhelmed By Mount Olive; Rams Fall Big To Top Ranked Team in Morris County (tapinto.net)
- Woman charged with DWI, resisting arrest after Route 46 traffic stop in Morris County (wrnjradio.com)
- Hackettstown Police Partnering with Regional Agencies for Multi-County Labor Day Traffic Crackdown (tapinto.net)
Washington
- Congressman Kean introduces bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded first-class flights for members of Congress (wrnjradio.com)
- Washington woman killed after car strikes tree off I-78 exit ramp in Hunterdon County (wrnjradio.com)
- Gottheimer discusses affordability, child care, health care during telephone town hall (wrnjradio.com)
Mendham
- Beloved Clambake Returning To Mendham Township (patch.com)
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
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