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Hey there, Hackettstown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a familiar Hackettstown veteran just received congressional recognition
  • Witness says driver nearly hit family crossing Hackettstown street
  • See which Hackettstown standout made the statewide volleyball elite list

Also on today's calendar: Friday Night at the Farm with Brass Roots! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hackettstown Marine Corps Veteran Maureen Tice Honored in Congressional 'Salute to Service' (tapinto.net) — Hackettstown Marine Corps veteran Maureen Tice has been honored in Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s 'Salute to Service' program for both her military service and her work at home. Many residents know her from local veterans' advocacy and as a featured speaker at the town's Veterans Day ceremony, highlighting Hackettstown's strong tradition of honoring service.
   

• Sussex County man charged with DWI after allegedly nearly hitting woman, children in Hackettstown (wrnjradio.com) — Hackettstown police recently charged an Andover man with DWI after a witness reported he nearly struck her and her children near QuickChek on Main Street. Officers later found him in a vehicle with open alcohol containers outside ShopRite Liquors, issued multiple motor-vehicle charges, and released him to a responsible adult pending a mandatory court appearance.
   

• Which elite talents are back? Returning All-Group Girls Volleyball players for 2026 (nj.com subscription) — New Jersey's upcoming 2026 girls volleyball season will feature many returning All-Group standouts, including one player from Hackettstown among the Group 2 honorees. The statewide list offers a snapshot of top talent to watch, giving local fans a reason to follow how Hackettstown's own competitor stacks up against elite programs across the state.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Hatha Yoga - Adult (evening)
    Mount Olive Public Library 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Garbage Collection →
    Borough of Stanhope 77 Main St, Stanhope, NJ 07874
    5:00 am
  • GMMS Principal Meet and Greet/GMBOE Mission and Vision Statement D
    Great Meadows Regional School District GMMS Cafeteria
    5:00 pm
  • Firefly Beach →
    Pinot's Palette, 1885 NJ-57, Hackettstown
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • I am currently 67 years young and fortunate enough to be living in a beautiful senior complex environment.
    I pay my total rent and electricity through my fixed social security income. I have worked all my life. Could someone please advise and/or coach me… (Nextdoor Greenview Gardens)
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    We wanted to share a friendly reminder about ATM receipts at the Bank of America drive-through at our property. As you can see from the enclosed… (Nextdoor Panther Valley Hacketts)
  • GDI Integrated Facility Services posted a job opening for Janitorial & Custodian in Hackettstown. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T2446) in Hackettstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hackettstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Olive

  • Authorities identify men found dead after separate paddleboarding incidents in Morris County (wrnjradio.com)
  • Morristown Boys Soccer Ready to Kick Off 2026 Season (tapinto.net)

Washington

  • Brace for dense fog in Mohawk Valley, Capital Region until Tuesday morning (syracuse.com)
  • 3 People Caught Inside Abandoned Regal Cinema in NJ at 3 AM (wearesouthjersey.com)
  • Post-Detention Deaths To Go Untracked In 'Common Sense' ICE Move (njurbannews.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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