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🌱 Patch AM: How will Hackettstown schools change your child’s screen time this year?

Also, don't miss 47th Annual Padre Pio Festival on the Hackettstown Patch calendar

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Good morning Hackettstown! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Hackettstown schools change your child's screen time this year?

Also on today's calendar: 47th Annual Padre Pio Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hackettstown Public Schools Looks Ahead with a Balanced Approach toTechnology (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown Public Schools is rolling out a more intentional, balanced use of classroom technology while keeping hands-on, relationship-focused learning at the center. New Chromebook carts, stricter guidelines on device use, and stronger internet safeguards are paired with digital citizenship lessons. Families and residents are invited to review long-range tech and AI plans and share feedback before the September 7 deadline.
   

📸 Around Hackettstown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hackettstown

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★ Featured events ★

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 1
  • Just Made Bakery Market →
    Just Made Bakery, 6 Riverside Plaza, 1892 NJ-57, Hackettstown
    9:00 am
  • Paws and Pages
    Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
    4:30 pm
  • Aspiring Writers Club
    Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
    6:00 pm
  • Hackettstown Historical Society Presentation →
    494 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Wednesday Story Time
    Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
    10:00 am
  • Galaxy Bingo
    Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
    4:30 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Anime Club: Teen
    Hackettstown Free Public Library , 110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840, United States
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello Panther Valley neighbors!
    Wanted to let you know that Lehigh Valley Pet search has been kind enough to stop and help to look for Ilsa. So if you happen to see a drone around… (Nextdoor Panther Valley Hacketts)
  • The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Urgently Hiring Infants and Preschool Teachers - Lead in Hackettstown. Apply here.
  • Green Thumb Industries posted a job opening for Industrial Custodian in Hackettstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hackettstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Olive

  • Man charged with trespassing after allegedly entering apartment he was evicted from in Mount Olive Township (wrnjradio.com)
  • Men's Soccer to Face Sacred Heart in Home Opener Friday Night (scarletknights.com)

Long Valley

  • Guns, Hollow-Point Bullets Found During Long Valley Traffic Stop (patch.com)

Washington

  • Two Hurt in Motorcycle-Car Crash on Rte 31 in Washington Twp, NJ - Robert A. Solomon, P.C. (metrolaw.com)
  • Defense makes serious statement as defending state champions open with a victory (nj.com)
  • Severe thunderstorm watch active for Mohawk Valley, Capital Region until Thursday night (syracuse.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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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