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Good morning Haddon Heights! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $1.1M fire bond could change Haddon Heights safety
  • What a new senior housing project means for St. Mary's church
  • Can Haddon Heights girls soccer keep its unbeaten streak alive?

Also on today's calendar: Balance, Bones & Breath and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some sun with a shower; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Haddon Heights Introduces $1.1 Million Bond Ordinance for Ne... (theretrospect.com) — Haddon Heights is moving toward a $1.1 million bond to buy new fire apparatus, with a public hearing and final vote set for Oct. 20. At the same meeting, officials completed the borough's first liquor license auction, accepted safety-related grants, and hired a new police patrol officer, all shaping everyday services in town.
   

• Redevelopment Plan in Haddon Heights Saves a Historic Church and Adds Housing (jerseydigs.com) — A major redevelopment in Haddon Heights will preserve St. Mary's Episcopal Church while adding a four‑story, 37‑unit senior apartment building on its property at White Horse Pike and Green Street. The borough‑approved plan includes six affordable units and aims to stabilize the historic church campus, expand senior housing options, and align with the town's broader redevelopment and master plans.
   

• Haddon Heights, Haddonfield Girls Soccer Teams Remain Unbeat... (theretrospect.com) — Haddon Heights girls soccer remains unbeaten after a dominant 5–0 win over Haddon Township, with strong performances from local standouts on both offense and in goal. The Garnets now share the top of the Liberty Division with Haddonfield and head into a key matchup and busy weekend schedule that will test their early-season momentum.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Empire Buffet Coming Soon to Audubon; Former Tang Asian (42freeway.com)
  • 'Pet Grocer – Yum!,' 'Baby Got Wag' and More: Pet Indies Write Their Own Theme Songs (petsplusmag.com)
  • Cacia's Bakery in Haddonfield appears to be closed after 2 years, as the property is put on the market (inquirer.com)

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  • Woman Killed, Man Kills Himself After Pennsauken Shooting: Authorities (patch.com)

Ok Haddon Heights! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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