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

In today's newsletter:

  • How close are timber rattlesnakes to Mahwah's favorite hiking trails?
  • Mahwah's Secor Farms just ranked among America's best pumpkin patches.
  • How Mahwah volleyball muscled into North Jersey's Super 20 rankings.

Also on today's calendar: 7th Annual Peace Festival and 9 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: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These 8 New Jersey Areas Have Documented Timber Rattlesnake Populations (takingthekids.com) — If you hike from Ramapo Valley County Reservation's Mahwah trailhead, be aware that timber rattlesnakes are part of the local Highlands ecosystem, especially on rocky slopes. This statewide guide pinpoints eight New Jersey parks and forests where the protected snakes live, with practical tips on staying safe, sticking to marked trails, and enjoying some of the state's best hiking, paddling, and scenery.
   

• Two local pumpkin patches named among the country's best by USA TODAY (courier-journal.com) — Mahwah's Secor Farms has been named one of the top 10 pumpkin patches in the country by USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. This national recognition puts a beloved local fall destination on the map, giving Mahwah families even more reason to enjoy pumpkin picking and seasonal fun close to home.
   

• North Jersey Super 25 volleyball rankings shaken up by early surprises (northjersey.com) — Mahwah High School's girls volleyball team has surged into North Jersey's Super 20 rankings after a hot start under new coach Morgan Ridgway. The piece also notes former Glen Rock/Mahwah coach Dean Rayside now leading Northern Highlands, highlighting shifting power dynamics Mahwah fans will see across this season.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Bank of America Corp DE Acquires Shares of 3,138,786 Becton, Dickinson and Company $BDX (marketbeat.com)

Ridgewood

  • Second Bergen County Man Arrested In Connection With $10M Cocaine Bust (patch.com)
  • Fall Art And Craft Street Fair Coming To Ridgewood This Weekend (patch.com)
  • Mom And Toddler Escape Bergen County House Fire, Pets Hospitalized (patch.com)

Ok Mahwah! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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