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🌱 Patch AM: How New Milford’s Knights held off Hasbrouck Heights in the final minutes
And on the New Milford Patch calendar - Chair Yoga & Meditation

Hello again New Milford! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How New Milford's Knights held off Hasbrouck Heights in the final minutes
- New Milford teen stabbed after stepping in at Bergenfield park, police say
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
- Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• HS Football: New Milford Defeats Hasbrouck Heights, 21-14, in Season Opener (tapinto.net) — New Milford High School's football team opened its season with a hard-fought 21-14 home win over Hasbrouck Heights, powered by Kobe St. Hilaire's two touchdowns and a key two-point conversion. The Knights' defense sealed the victory with late-game stops and interceptions after a weather-related schedule change pushed the matchup to Friday night.
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• Two Bergenfield teens charged with assault after good Samaritan stabbed (northjersey.com) — An 18-year-old New Milford resident is recovering from non-life-threatening stab wounds after intervening in an altercation at Veterans Memorial Park in neighboring Bergenfield, police said. Two local teenagers were quickly located, charged as juveniles with assault-related offenses, and detained, while authorities emphasize all defendants are presumed innocent.
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📸 Around New Milford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford
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- Chair Yoga & Meditation
Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level), Bergenfield Pub
6:00 pm - REC Program
River Edge Public Library Large Meeting Room
1:45 pm - Virtual Author Talk: David O. Stewart
Bergenfield Library Bergenfield Public Library
2:00 pm - Talk to the Social Work Intern
Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Conference Room (2nd Floor)
4:00 pm - Let's ADHD Together!
Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level), Bergenfield Pub
7:00 pm - Board of Trustees
River Edge Public Library Multi-Purpose Room
7:00 pm - 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
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
📣 New Milford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- French Practice Conversation Group
Englewood Public Library Englewood - Online,
1:00 pm - Teacher Orientation - All Staff/No Students
Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center Englewood, NJ 07631
8:00 am - Wellness Workshop for Kids
Closter Public Library Kids and Teens Programs 280 High Street, Closter, NJ 07624
3:00 pm - English Conversation Group
Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Conference Room,
4:00 pm
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
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🗞 Nearby News
Bergenfield
- The Faces of Premier Oral Surgery Care (healthandlifemags.com)
- Two Bergenfield teens charged with assault after good Samaritan stabbed (northjersey.com)
Paramus
- Big wins by Paramus Catholic, DePaul highlight Week 0 in North Jersey (northjersey.com)
- Paramus BOE Reviews Sidewalk Safety Before First Day of School (tapinto.net)
- Paramus Updates Volunteer Firefighter Stipend Plan (tapinto.net)
Ridgewood
- Bergen County Teen Stabbed In 'Planned Attack' After Basketball Game: Police (patch.com)
Ok New Milford! 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 hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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