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🌱 Patch AM: Mendham Committeewoman Earns Environmental Award

Also check out 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge on the Mendham Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Mendham leader honored for driving dark sky and conservation efforts
  • Why Mendham's historic district ranks among New Jersey's must-see main streets

Also on today's calendar: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 60 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 47.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mendham Committeewoman Earns Environmental Award (patch.com) — Mendham Township Committeewoman Amalia Duarte has been honored with a statewide Municipal Leadership Award for championing local environmental initiatives, including the township's Dark Sky Ordinance and Highlands conformance efforts. The Mendham-based Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions praised her leadership in preserving the township's natural character and encouraging residents to consider the environmental impact of daily choices.
   

• These 7 New Jersey Towns Have The Best Historic Districts (worldatlas.com) — Mendham's historic district gets spotlighted as one of New Jersey's standout walkable main streets, with the Black Horse Tavern, Phoenix House, and St. Mark's Church anchoring its charm. The piece also compares Mendham to other historic towns like Haddonfield, Clinton, and Cranbury, helping you plan easy day trips while appreciating how Mendham has preserved its early village character.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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