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Cheers Mahwah! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who's running for Mahwah council and what big projects are at stake?
  • Planning a fall day? See what's happening at Mahwah's Secor Farms.
  • When and where Mahwah will mark the 25th 9/11 anniversary.

Also on today's calendar: Parking Lot Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. College student among eight running for Mahwah council (northjersey.com) — Mahwah voters will choose four Township Council members this November, with a 21-year-old college junior joining seven other candidates, including the "Team Mahwah" slate and several independents. The article also updates residents on major redevelopment sites, a costly Public Works project dispute, and an Oct. 1 "Meet the Candidates" night at Mahwah Public Library.
   

2. North Jersey Farms Offer Hayrides and Fall Activities Within Reach of Hudson County (hudsonreporter.com) — Secor Farms on Airmont Avenue in Mahwah is highlighted as a convenient pumpkin-picking and hayride spot for nearby families, alongside other North Jersey farms. The piece stresses buying advance tickets, checking each farm's website for hours, pricing, and weather policies, and notes that most locations are an easy half‑day trip from Hudson County.
   

3. North Jersey remembers 9/11 with ceremonies, vigils and more (northjersey.com) — Mahwah residents can attend a 9/11 memorial service in town from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 11, part of a wide range of remembrance events across North Jersey. The roundup highlights times and locations for ceremonies, vigils, and community gatherings in many nearby towns if you wish to observe the anniversary elsewhere.
   

4. Class of 2030 Kickstarts Academic Journey at Opening Convocation (ramapo.edu) — Ramapo College's Mahwah campus just welcomed the Class of 2030 with an Opening Convocation centered on the summer reading, Octavia Butler's "Parable of the Sower." Incoming students gathered in the Bradley Center to hear college leaders emphasize first-year support, critical thinking, and dialogue, and to recognize essay contest winners who engaged deeply with the novel's themes.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is a lane closed reported at 12:01 AM. "Due...
    There is a lane closed reported at 12:01 AM. "Due to Construction both directions, 171 Bus, 175 Bus, 178 Bus, 181 Bus, 182 Bus, 186 Bus and 188 Bus… (Nextdoor )
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    There is a lane closed on SR-67 • Lemoine Ave reported at 12:01 AM. "Due to Construction both directions, 181 Bus, 182 Bus, 186 Bus and 188 Bus area… (Nextdoor )
  • Triangle Manufacturing, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping/Receiving Coordinator in Saddle River. Apply here.
  • Super Soccer Stars posted a job opening for Preschool Sports Instructor Bergen County, NJ in Saddle River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mahwah here.

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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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