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  • Why New Milford's mayor blasted a late-night pool party as embarrassing

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Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bergen County Pool Party Was 'Absolute Embarrassment' To Town, Mayor Says (patch.com) — New Milford officials are responding after a large pool party at the privately run New Milford Swim Club erupted into late-night brawls, prompting a multi-town police response. The mayor called the event an embarrassment and stressed it was not borough-authorized, while police continue investigating the disorderly behavior and any potential violations tied to the August 30 gathering.
   

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    Monday September 7
  • Chair Yoga & Meditation
    Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level), Bergenfield Pub
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 8
  • Board Meeting Special Project
    National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section Teaneck, NJ, USA
    8:45 am
  • Just Music and Books
    Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor), Bergenfield P
    10:30 am
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    River Edge Public Library Large Meeting Room
    1:45 pm
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    Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Conference Room (2nd Floor)
    4:00 pm
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    Bergenfield Library Bergenfield Public Library
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday September 9
  • Peek-a-Book Storytime
    Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor), Bergenfield P
    10:30 am
  • Wednesday Afternoon Movies
    Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level), Bergenfield Pub
    1:00 pm
  • Sunday September 20
  • Ridgewood Fall Craft & Art Street Fair, 200 Exhibitors, E. Ridgewood, Ave →
    East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood NJ
    11:00 am

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    Friday September 4
  • 1pm Dismissal
    Franklin Elementary School 95 Caldwell Avenue, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
    8:30 am
  • Single Session Day
    Long Memorial Elementary School 260 Floral Lane, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
    8:35 am
  • Senior Fitness Mobility Workshop (East Rutherford)
    YWCA Bergen County 147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, 147 Hackensack Street, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073, United States
    9:00 am
  • Virtual Senior Strength Training
    YWCA Bergen County 214 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
    10:30 am

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  • Kuiken Brothers to Acquire Paramus Building Supply (wconline.com)
  • Video From New Milford Swim Club Sparks Outrage, Borough Investigation (dailyvoice.com)
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Paramus

  • Bergenstages Announces 2026-27 Theater Season In Paramus (patch.com)
  • 57 North Jersey Veterans Presented With Service Medals in Paramus (tapinto.net)
  • Happiest place in Paramus? Disney Store opening at Garden State Plaza (northjersey.com)

Teaneck

  • Never Alone Again Opens New Teaneck Resource Center And Food Pantry (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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