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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Montville To Vote Tuesday On Konner Avenue Improvement Project Contract

And on the Montville Patch calendar - A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp

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Morning Montville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Montville committee to decide next step for Konner Avenue upgrades
  • How one pastor helped rebuild Montville's historic Reformed Church
  • Discover the must-visit trails, eats, and history spots in Montville

Also on today's calendar: A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A bit of morning rain; cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Increasing amounts of sun, temps: high: 65, low: 46.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Montville To Vote Tuesday On Konner Avenue Improvement Project Contract (patch.com) — Montville officials are set to vote Tuesday on awarding a construction contract for the Konner Avenue Improvement Project, potentially moving long-discussed road work closer to reality. The Township Committee will consider hiring Crossroads Pavement Maintenance, LLC at its 7 p.m. meeting at the municipal building, though the agenda does not yet specify the contract amount or construction timeline.
   

2. Montville Historical Spotlight: Rev. Donald M. Wade (tapinto.net) — A long-serving pastor of Montville Reformed Church helped guide the congregation through a devastating 1938 fire, postwar growth, and its 200th anniversary, shaping local religious life for decades. His story traces the rebuilding of the church, creation of new facilities and traditions, and his deep ties to Montville families, from Lake Valhalla to Church Lane.
   

3. Things to Do in Montville, NJ: Tripod Rock, Towaco, Pine Brook, and Where to Eat (shopmorriscounty.com) — If you live in Montville, this guide pulls together the township's best hikes, parks, historic sites, and go-to eateries across Montville, Towaco, and Pine Brook. From Tripod Rock and Community Park to local diners, boutiques, and annual events like Montville Day and July 4th festivities, it's a roadmap for planning local outings year-round.
   

4. Montville Township BOE Debates Structure of $35M Bond Referendum (tapinto.net) — Montville school officials are weighing how to structure a $35 million facilities bond referendum that could bring up to 40% in state aid for long-delayed infrastructure repairs. Board members are split on whether to bundle high school auditorium renovations with core building fixes or separate them into multiple ballot questions, with a final decision expected at the October meeting.
   

5. Montville Police Trade Patrol Cars for Horse Duty After Four Get Loose (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Montville Township police briefly swapped patrol work for horse wrangling when four loose horses wandered through local neighborhoods on Sunday, but all were safely corralled with help from Chestnut Farms workers. No injuries were reported, and the animals were returned home, giving officers in Montville, Towaco, and Pine Brook a lighthearted break from routine calls.
   

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Ok Montville! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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