Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Authorities ID two men who drowned in Morris County lakes a day apart (northjersey.com) — Two men died in separate weekend drownings at Tilcon Lake and near Hopatcong State Park on Lake Hopatcong, prompting renewed attention to water safety. Authorities say both incidents involved paddleboards and stress life jackets, leashes, and swimming ability as key protections for anyone heading out on local lakes.
Chair Yoga with Hope Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Virtual Room 1 9:00 am
Rox In Stitches Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Talmage Quiet Room 10:00 am
Free ESL Conversation Class Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Type Corner 10:30 am
Let's Speak Spanish Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Type Corner 12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Rockaway Town Square - Part Time in Dover. Apply here.
County College of Morris posted a job opening for Coordinator of HVACR & Technical Career Programs/HVACR Instructor in Randolph. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopatcong here.
🗞 Nearby News
Roxbury
Roxbury VFW Makes Headway in Mission to Restore Veterans' Graves (tapinto.net)
One Weekend, Two Drowning Calls for Roxbury Firefighters (tapinto.net)
Succasunna's Darling Joins NJ Business Leaders at Women in Commerce Event (tapinto.net)
Wharton
Wharton's Canal Day Returns Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 (denvillenow.com)
Sparta
Sparta Marching Spartans raise more than $1,100 for 2026 season (spartaindependent.com)
Sparta Police: Local Man Gets DWI with 5 Drinks Onboard (tapinto.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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