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🌱 How did Mountain Lakes dominate in their 5-0 shutout win?

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What's up Mountain Lakes! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Mountain Lakes dominate in their 5-0 shutout win?
  • Which candidates just joined the new "Mountain Lakes Team" slate?
  • See how Mountain Lakes High School ranks among New Jersey's elite

Also on today's calendar: Ryan Nealon: An Evening of Songs Worth Singing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Nice with sun and some clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mountain Lakes field hockey shuts out Pequannock behind Demarco's two-goal performance (nj.com subscription) — Mountain Lakes field hockey fans can celebrate a big 5-0 home win over Pequannock, powered by two first-quarter goals from Violet Demarco and a strong outing from goalie Mikayla Fallon. With additional scoring from Payton Saltenberger, Madelyn Marino, and Annalise Armani, the Herd improved to 6-3 and showed the kind of dominant play that energizes the local program.
   

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/28/2026 (insidernj.com) — Mountain Lakes residents get a quick mention in this statewide political briefing, which notes that the "Mountain Lakes Team" has announced its local candidacies. The rest of the roundup scans major New Jersey political shakeups, policy debates, and municipal news, offering context on how statewide decisions and controversies could eventually affect communities like Mountain Lakes.
   

• NJ's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — Families in Mountain Lakes can take pride that Mountain Lakes High School is singled out among New Jersey's top public high schools in a new Niche ranking. The analysis compares schools statewide using data, reviews, and specialized lists, helping local parents see how their hometown school stacks up against other elite options across New Jersey.
   

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  • East Hanover Funtober Returns After Weather Delay (patch.com)

Ok Mountain Lakes! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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