🌱 Patch AM: Fall Paper Shredding, E-Waste Event Set In Long Valley

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In today's newsletter:

• Clear clutter with secure shredding and e-waste drop-off in Long Valley

Also on today's calendar: Zumba classes in Chester and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun, then clouds; nice, temps: high: 72, low: 57.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fall Paper Shredding, E-Waste Event Set In Long Valley (patch.com) — Long Valley residents in Washington Township can safely dispose of sensitive documents, electronics, and rigid plastics at a special recycling event on Oct. 10 at the DPW garage on Rock Road. The program limits each household to six boxes of paper, with clear rules on what's accepted, and also offers convenient e-waste drop-off close to home.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Long Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Zumba classes in Chester →
  Nitoflex Fitness Gym, 169 US-206, Chester
  6:15 pm
• Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing →
  The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 57 E Park Pl, Morristown
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Bighearted 5K →
  66 Ford Rd., 66 Ford Rd, Denville
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Dog Basic class →
  My Dog's Got Class, 1271 US-22, Lebanon
  7:15 pm
Friday October 2
• Finding Beauty Through the Lens: Nature Photography with Sandy Ross →
  Ethos Farm to Health, 177 W Mill Rd, Long Valley
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Estate Sale in Long Valley →
  10:00 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
• Blessing Of The Animals →
  Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 409 East Baldwin Street, Hackettstown
  11:00 am
• Celebrate the Colors of Fall & Sounds of Brass Roots →
  Taphouse Grille, 1930 NJ-57, Hackettstown
  8:30 pm
Sunday October 11
• AppleFest 2026 - Looking for Vendors →
  Tree Licious Orchards, 135 Karrville Rd, Mansfield Township
  9:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Morning Meditation October →
  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

• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Chester. Apply here.
• Applebee's posted a job opening for Bartender in Hackettstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chester

• WATCH: NYPD bodycam captures tense standoff after Bank of America exec fatally stabbed in Times Square (foxnews.com)
• Officials Still Not Speaking About Murder of Young Mom Over 100 Days Ago In N.J. It May Be A Good Sign, Expert Says. (people.com)

Hackettstown

• Hackettstown Honors Gold Star Families At Stone Dedication (patch.com)

Mount Olive

• The Best Nail Salons in Morris County, NJ: 6 Local Favorites for Gel, Dip and Organic Spa Pedicures (shopmorriscounty.com)
• Hanover Park volleyball to support 'Strong Mommas' battling cancer (dailyrecord.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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