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Hello Millburn! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Millburn's Taylor Park is being transformed for kids of all abilities
  • Millburn traffic stop uncovers katana-style sword and daggers, police say

Also on today's calendar: Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, temps: high: 75, low: 66.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Inclusive Playground Renovations Begin at Millburn's Taylor Park (tapinto.net) — Construction is underway on a fully inclusive, ADA-compliant playground in Millburn's Taylor Park, funded by a $750,000 NJ Green Acres grant plus $250,000 in township capital funds. The new design will add age-specific play areas, accessible pathways, and specialized equipment so children of all abilities can play together, with completion expected later this year.
   

• Wanted Man Arrested In Millburn After Cops Find Sword, Knives In Car (patch.com) — Millburn police arrested a Newark man during a traffic stop on Fineran Way after discovering he had an outstanding assault-related warrant from Montclair. A search of his car turned up a katana-style sword and two metal daggers, leading to additional weapons charges before he was taken to the Essex County Correctional Facility.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Short Hills

  • Gorjana is Bringing Signature Sparkle to Cherry Hill Mall (whatnow.com)
  • People Moves: Rhyner to Lead AXIS' N.A. Financial Lines, Programs (insurancejournal.com)
  • NJ billionaire had cops called on him by girlfriend while fighting $6.2 billion divorce case: report (nypost.com)

Maplewood

  • Beyond the Food Shed: Maplewood Residents Find New Path to Food Donation and Access (villagegreennj.com)
  • Patricia Azeez for SOMSD Board of Education (tapinto.net)

Livingston

  • Dozens Of NJ Towns Have Banned AI Data Centers: See The List (patch.com)

Ok Millburn! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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