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🌱 Patch AM: How one New Milford senior is handling back-to-school stress
Spotted on the New Milford calendar: Unity Rd. Maywood Grand Opening 🎉

Good morning to you New Milford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How one New Milford senior is handling back-to-school stress
Also on today's calendar: Unity Rd. Maywood Grand Opening 🎉 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
- Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Get Ready For Back-To-School Season (healthandlifemags.com) — As New Milford High School students head back to class, local teens like senior Michael Dottino are already feeling the pressure of APs, homework, and packed schedules. A Ridgewood child psychiatrist shares practical tips on sleep, routines, movement, and spotting stress so New Milford families can ease the transition from summer to the school year.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford
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★ Featured events ★
- Unity Rd. Maywood Grand Opening 🎉 →
105 Essex St, New York
9:00 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- 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 - Board of Trustees
River Edge Public Library Multi-Purpose Room
7:00 pm - Let's ADHD Together!
Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level), Bergenfield Pub
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
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rec Program
River Edge Public Library Large Meeting Room
11:00 am - Storytime with Miss Emily
Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Children's Room
11:00 am - Bloom Empowerment
Bergenfield Library Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level), Bergenfield Pub
12:00 pm - Mayor's Annual Walk
Township of Saddle Brook 93 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
1:00 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A quick thank you to the New Milford police officers who responded when I needed help this past Saturday.
Before the ambulance arrived, the officers who came were kind, courteous, and professional, and I appreciated that more than they probably realized… (Nextdoor Brookchester&Milford Est)
- Paramus Public Schools posted a job opening for Leave Replacement - Middle School Teacher of Students with Disabilities In-Class Support in Paramus. Apply here.
- Alo Yoga posted a job opening for General Manager - Garden State Plaza in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bergenfield
- Kuiken Brothers Acquiring Paramus Building Supply, Adding 2 Bergen Locations (dailyvoice.com)
- Tous Les Jours Montclair bakery closes after nearly two years (nj1015.com)
Paramus
- Celebrity chef Josh Capon brings Capon's Burgers to Paramus (nj1015.com)
- Paramus to Begin Tree Planting: 400 Newcomers (tapinto.net)
- Job ID:26031180 - Registered Wealth Management Client Associate - Paramus, New Jersey (bankofamerica.com)
Ridgewood
- Adam Sandler Meets Fans In Bergen County While Filming 'Grown Ups 3' (patch.com)
- Man Defrauded Teaneck Resident Out Of $10K, Police Say (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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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