Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pompton Lakes seeks $5M to replace flood-prone DPW garage (northjersey.com) — Oakland's trash collection contract with Pompton Lakes is helping drive plans for a new, flood-resilient public works garage there, partly to support sanitation and debris work tied to Oakland through 2030. Pompton Lakes is seeking $5 million in federal disaster-recovery funds toward the $7.6 million project, while officials project more than $1.2 million in profit from the Oakland agreement over its term.
• How to Find the Private School Where Your Child Will Thrive (njfamily.com) — If you're considering private school options around Oakland, this guide walks through how to judge fit, culture, and academic support so your child can truly thrive. It includes insight from Barnstable Academy's admissions director in Oakland, plus other New Jersey educators, on evaluating rigor, student-teacher relationships, school values, and the real costs and logistics families should weigh.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi neighbors, I'd like to ask for your advice on something. When I got home today, I found my dog acting unusually irritable—even a bit aggressive toward me—which has left me feeling at a loss. He was… (Nextdoor Franklin Ave)
Hi neighbors! I'm looking for a reliable pet store recently, mainly to buy some dog supplies. Where do you all usually shop? If you know of any stores that you've… (Nextdoor Franklin Ave)
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🗞 Nearby News
Franklin Lakes
Corient Private Wealth LP Decreases Stake in Becton, Dickinson and Company $BDX (marketbeat.com)
Wyckoff
Wyckoff, NJ MSP Titans of the Industry Recognizes Triada Networks as 2026 Awards Finalist (businessinsider.com)
Wyckoff Man Sexually Assaulted Adult Victim: Prosecutor (dailyvoice.com)
Wayne
Years After Wayne Man Died In Apple Store Car Crash, Driver Faces Murder Charges (patch.com)
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