🌱 Patch AM: Volunteers Tackle More Trail Work At Long Valley's Mill Pond Park

Hi Long Valley! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Long Valley volunteers spruce up Mill Pond Park trails again
• Planning a Columbia Trail ride from Long Valley this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Tastings + Samples Day at Nature's Food Markets and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
• Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; breezy, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
• Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; breezy, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volunteers Tackle More Trail Work At Long Valley's Mill Pond Park (patch.com) — Mill Pond Park in Long Valley is getting steady attention from local volunteers, who recently cleared trees, cut back overgrowth, and mowed trails as part of the Washington Township Land Trust's stewardship push. After earlier upgrades to the Helen Andrews Memorial & Outdoor Education Area, the group is now inviting more Long Valley residents to join upcoming trail and habitat improvement projects.
   

• The Best Bike Trails in Morris County, NJ (shopmorriscounty.com) — Cyclists in Long Valley get a special shoutout with the Columbia Trail, a flat 16.5‑mile rail trail that starts in western Morris County and runs into Hunterdon County. The guide also highlights several other Morris County parks and paths, with tips on bike types, parking, trail etiquette, and seasonal riding conditions so you can plan your next local ride.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Tastings + Samples Day at Nature's Food Markets →
  7 Naughright Rd, Hackettstown
  11:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show →
  Chubb Park, 290 W Main St, Chester
  12:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing →
  The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Bighearted 5K →
  66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
  9:00 am
Friday October 16
• Eleventh Hour Rescue Par 4 Paws 2026 Golf Outing →
  81 Pleasant Hill Rd, Mt Olive
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Fitness at The Farm with Saul Bautista M.D., MPH Session #4 →
  Ethos Farm Organic Market, 177 W Mill Rd, Washington Township
  9:00 am
• Hike To A Historic Lime Kiln! →
  Patriot's Path And The Highlands Trail, 53 Quail Run, Washington Township
  9:00 am
• Mahjong Luncheon →
  Washington Twp Public Library, 37 E Springtown Rd, Washington Township
  10:30 am
Monday September 28
• Washinton Twp. Library Presents "Suzanne Valadon" virtual art lecture →
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Dog Basic class →
  My Dog's Got Class, 1271 US-22, Lebanon
  7:15 pm
Saturday October 3
• Estate Sale in Long Valley →
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * SUNDAY Class →
  Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
  9:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Root to Rise Yoga with Kimberly at Ethos Farm to Health →
  Ethos Farm Organic Market, 177 W Mill Rd, Washington Township
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(03975) - 141-US HIGHWAY 46 in Budd Lake. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Chester

• Glow Maze For Adults Returns To Chester Farm (patch.com)
• Fall fun at Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill in Chester, New Jersey (973espn.com)
• State won't provide lawyers for county election boards in RNC voting records suit (newjerseyglobe.com)

Hackettstown

• Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Warren County Crash, Cops Say (patch.com)

Mount Olive

• Morris/Sussex girls soccer Super 10 heading into seeding meetings (njherald.com)

Ok Long Valley! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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