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Newton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Newton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free Newton summit connects new parents with help and baby supplies
  • ImageCare workers authorize strike as first-contract talks drag on
  • Newton's Flags of Honor display continues through November

Also on today's calendar: JTOWN SMACKDOWN: Live Pro Wrestling Hosted by AEW Star & Jefferson Township Alumna Deonna Purrazzo! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know that a wedding was emotional? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Breezy with lots of sun, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 56, low: 34.
  • Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Project Self-Sufficiency to host free Pregnancy & Infancy Summit for expectant and new parents (wrnjradio.com) — Expectant parents and families with young children can get free guidance and baby items at Project Self-Sufficiency's Nov. 19 summit in Newton. Running from 10 a.m. to noon, the event includes a pediatrician's keynote, lunch and childcare upon request. To register, call 973-940-3500.
   

2. ImageCare Teamster members in Sussex County vote to go on strike (roi-nj.com) — Union workers at ImageCare in Sussex County, where the company has facilities in Newton, Franklin and Sparta, have authorized a strike but have not announced a walkout. The 45 technologists and aides are seeking their first contract, including better wages and affordable health coverage. ImageCare representatives could not be reached for comment.
   

3. Honor our veterans at these North Jersey ceremonies and services (njherald.com) — American flags will remain on Newton Town Hall's lawn throughout November as part of the town's Flags of Honor observance. Although its Nov. 7 ceremony has passed, residents still have upcoming opportunities to honor veterans nearby, including Byram's Nov. 11 service and Wantage's Nov. 20 veterans appreciation dinner.
   

4. Sussex County Prosecutor's Office reports data breach involving Social Security numbers, personal information (wrnjradio.com) — A Sussex County Prosecutor's Office data breach exposed files containing names, Social Security numbers and identification numbers to unauthorized access in July. Officials have not disclosed how many people were affected or whether information was misused. Anyone with questions can call 888-269-1448 weekdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and should monitor financial accounts and credit reports.
   

5. Who's playing for a sectional title? See NJ football playoff matchups (njherald.com) — Newton will host New Milford with the North 1, Group 1 football sectional title on the line. The top-seeded home team faces the No. 2 seed during the Nov. 13–14 playoff weekend, though the statewide matchup list does not specify the game's exact date or kickoff time.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Neighbors, quick late-fall reminder before the first hard freeze:
    Disconnect your garden hoses and drain outdoor faucets (or shut the indoor valve that feeds them). A frozen outdoor line can crack and make a mess… (Nextdoor Andover Township)
  • Good evening,
    I am looking for someone to assemble a fire place and an accent mini storage for me possibly tomorrow. (Nextdoor Trinity St)
  • Thorlabs Inc posted a job opening for Production Planner I ( Machine Shop ) in Newton. Apply here.
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Newton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.

Ok Newton! 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: "How do you know that a wedding was emotional?" — Even the cake was in tiers. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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