🌱 Patch AM: Why Jefferson leaders say water rules are pushing schools past crisis

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• Why Jefferson leaders say water rules are pushing schools past crisis

Also on today's calendar: Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Jersey towns say water law is draining tax base, leaving schools 'beyond crisis' (thecooldown.com) — Jefferson officials say state water-protection limits are shrinking the town's tax base and pushing local schools "beyond crisis," forcing building sales and the closure of Cozy Lake Elementary. With Jefferson's district losing tens of millions in state aid, lawmakers are proposing new funding bills and targeted aid, while local leaders warn that today's cuts could reshape class sizes, programs, and services for years.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jefferson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival →
  Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57, Washington
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes →
  Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Municipal Court →
  Jefferson Township Town Calendar Municipal Building - 1033 Weldon Road Lake Hopatcong NJ 07849
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Blood Drive →
  Milton First Aid Squad, 45 Milton Rd, Jefferson
  8:00 am
• Stockholm United Methodist Church Celebrates Two Hundred Years on September 12th →
  Stockholm United Methodist Church, 27 CR 515, Stockholm, NJ, 07460
  9:00 am
Monday September 14
• NJ Boating Safety Certificate Course - Required for Boaters on Lake Hopatcong: Two Day Course →
  Bridge Marina, 89 Brady Rd, Jefferson
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Boats & Bourbon: The End-of-Summer Social I MarineMax Lake Hopatcong →
  MarineMax Lake Hopatcong, 134 Espanong Rd, Lake Hopatcong
  3:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Bolero Block Party with Gym Class Heroes →
  Bolero Snort Brewery and Tasting Room, 316 20th St, Carlstadt
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• 🎉 Jefferson Day 2026! 🎉 →
  Jefferson Township High School, 1010 Weldon Rd, Oak Ridge
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 4
• Early Dismissal
  Helen Morgan School 100 Stanhope Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871
  8:00 am
• Yoga for Adults - Live in the Library
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  9:15 am
• Mah Jongg - In Person
  Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
  10:00 am
• Bilingual Storytime
  Dover Free Public Library 32 East Clinton Street, Dover, NJ 07801
  11:00 am
• Movie: Pressure
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  1:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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