🌱 Why a Netcong business student picked Montclair State over other colleges

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

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Netcong business student picked Montclair State over other colleges

Also on today's calendar: Rosh Hashanah Second Day and Tashlich Service and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
• Monday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Why the Class of 2030 Chose Montclair State University (montclair.edu) — A Netcong student, Joziah Rivera, is among Montclair State University’s Class of 2030, choosing the school for its strong business program and proximity to New York City. The story highlights why first-year students from across New Jersey and beyond picked Montclair, emphasizing academics, affordability, campus community, and easy access to internships and creative opportunities in NYC.
   

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📸 Around Netcong

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Netcong

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13

• Rosh Hashanah Second Day and Tashlich Service →
  72 Eyland Ave, Succusanna, NJ, 07876,
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1

• Shade Tree Commission
  Borough of Stanhope Borough Hall, 77 Main Street, Stanhope, NJ, 07874, United States
  7:00 pm

Wednesday September 2

• Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting
  Borough of Stanhope 77 Main St, Stanhope, NJ 07874
  6:30 pm
• Sussex County Miners vs. Brockton Rox →
  Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
  7:05 pm

Thursday September 3

• Garbage Collection →
  Borough of Stanhope 77 Main St, Stanhope, NJ 07874
  5:00 am

Saturday September 5

• Sussex County Miners vs. Tri-City ValleyCats →
  Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
  6:35 pm

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📣 Netcong Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 30

• Free ESL Conversation Class
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Dr. Wolfe Room
  1:00 pm

Monday August 31

• Route 1 Trash, Cardboard/Paper, Grass, Leaves, & Brush collection →
  Roxbury Calendar Roxbury, NJ 07852

Tuesday September 1

• Route 2 Trash, Cardboard/Paper, Grass, Leaves, & Brush collection →
  Roxbury Calendar Roxbury, NJ 07852
• Chair Yoga
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Virtual Room 1
  9:00 am
• Rox In Stitches
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Talmage Quiet Room
  10:00 am
• Baby and Me
  Mount Olive Public Library 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836
  10:15 am
• Let's Speak Spanish
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Type Corner
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Wharton. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Service Deli Clerk in Wharton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Netcong here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Roxbury

• Roxbury Names Senese Manager; Mayor Calls Promotion ‘Past Due' (tapinto.net)
• Madison Police Chief: ARRIVE Together Has Drastically Reduced Use of Force on Mental Health Calls (tapinto.net)
• For state title contender, opening blowout just 'step one of a really long journey.' (nj.com)

Mount Olive

• Man charged with trespassing after allegedly entering apartment he was evicted from in Mount Olive Township (wrnjradio.com)

Hopatcong

• 'Armed & Dangerous' Man Sought In North Jersey (patch.com)

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Ok Netcong! 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 bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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