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In today's newsletter:

  • Mosquito spraying set for Hackettstown streets after West Nile detections
  • World-class sitar and tabla are coming to Hackettstown next week
  • Want a fresh, funny Sherlock story right here in Hackettstown?

Also on today's calendar: AIA Newark & Suburban Architects Barkitecture and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of rain, some heavy, with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, temps: high: 62, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy and warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mosquito treatments scheduled in several Warren County towns Sept. 29 (wrnjradio.com) — Hackettstown residents should expect mosquito spraying on Grand, Fourth, and Fifth Avenues the evening of Sept. 29, with a backup date of Sept. 30. County officials say Hackettstown has two mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile virus, and they're targeting several Warren County towns to reduce risk; residents can call the commission for more details.
   

2. 'Where East Meets West' brings acclaimed sitar and tabla virtuoso, Ustad Shafaat Khan, to Centenary Stage Company (newjerseystage.com) — Hackettstown residents can catch world-renowned sitar and tabla virtuoso Ustad Shafaat Khan at Centenary Stage Company's Kutz Theatre on Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m. The "Where East Meets West" concert blends Indian classical traditions with flamenco, pop, and Western styles, with tickets priced slightly lower if purchased in advance.
   

3. MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON To Be Presented By Centenary Stage Company (broadwayworld.com) — Centenary Stage Company's NEXTstage Repertory is bringing a darkly comic, female-led twist on Sherlock Holmes to Centenary University's Sitnik Theatre on Grand Avenue in Hackettstown from October 15–25. Local theatergoers can catch evening and matinee performances for $20 and support a program that pairs Centenary students with theater professionals right in town.
   

4. National Johnny Appleseed Day: Local History & Warm Fall Recipes (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown is marking National Johnny Appleseed Day today, a cozy excuse to pick up local apples from spots like Donaldson Farms or Best's Fruit Farm despite the rain. The piece shares a bit of history about John Chapman and offers several comforting apple-based recipes perfect for a damp fall afternoon at home.
   

5. Chatham Girls Volleyball Drops First Set and Comes Back to Defeat Hackettstown; Tivade 14 Digs, Glynn 14 Assists for Cougars (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown High School's girls volleyball team dropped a tight three-set match on the road at Chatham, winning the first set before falling in the next two. The game featured strong play from both sides, with Hackettstown now 7-4 on the season after the non-conference battle.
   

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