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What's up Hackettstown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Hackettstown police reported in a week of alcohol-related calls
  • How Hackettstown's Smiles for Margaret 5K keeps one girl's legacy alive
  • Which three bold shows are coming to Hackettstown's Fringe Festival?

Also on today's calendar: Celebrate Fall, a Shopping Extravaganza in Hopatcong and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 61, low: 56.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman arrested on DWI charge in Hackettstown (newportdispatch.com) — Hackettstown police recently handled several alcohol-related incidents, including a DWI arrest after a driver allegedly hit a pole and left the scene, plus another DWI following a Route 46 crash. Officers also cited an intoxicated man for disorderly conduct and arrested a Hackettstown woman on multiple warrants, underscoring active local enforcement and court activity.
   

2. Huff and Puff Smiles For Margaret Memorial 5K Run Walk (TAPinto.net) — Hackettstown residents are invited to join the Smiles for Margaret Memorial 5K on Saturday, November 28, continuing a local tradition that honors a hometown girl and supports families facing childhood cancer. The nonprofit, born from Margaret's story and community support, now helps children through the Valerie Center. Locals can run, sponsor, or volunteer via smilesformargaret.org or the group's Facebook page.
   

3. Centenary Stage Company to Present 2026 Fringe Festival (broadwayworld.com) — Hackettstown theater fans can catch Centenary Stage Company's 2026 Fringe Festival at Centenary University's Edith Kutz Theatre this November, featuring three unconventional, small-scale productions. Shows run Thursdays through Sundays from November 5–22, with ticket discounts for students, children, and a Thursday buy-one-get-one rush special at the box office.
   

4. 2026 Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex volleyball bracket, scores, schedule (dailyrecord.com) — Hackettstown volleyball fans can watch the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex tournament semifinals and championship on October 17 at Hackettstown, with a possible quarterfinal home match on October 15 if the No. 3 seed advances. The bracket features 11 teams, with top seeds receiving byes and matchups set across Hunterdon, Warren, and Sussex counties.
   

5. New Jersey Highlands Coalition honors environmental advocates, announces 2026 grant recipients (wrnjradio.com) — A Hackettstown resident, Tracy Gordon, has been honored by the New Jersey Highlands Coalition for helping install rain gardens and distribute rain barrels as part of a regional lakes project. The coalition's annual meeting also spotlighted other environmental advocates and announced 2026 small grants for restoration, preservation, and education projects across the Highlands, highlighting broader efforts that ultimately protect local water and open space.
   

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    I have 15 screens, mostly small, with holes and scratches caused by a cat. The frames are all in great condition, so I just need the screens replaced… (Nextdoor Hackettstown)
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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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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