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• Pompton Lakes seeks $5M to replace flood-prone DPW garage (northjersey.com) — Oakland residents now getting sanitation service from Pompton Lakes should know that their neighbor is seeking $5 million in federal disaster-recovery funds to replace its flood-prone public works garage. The upgraded facility would also support Oakland's trash collection through 2030, with new trucks, added staff, and storm-response capacity, while Pompton Lakes expects to profit over $1.2 million from the shared-service deal.
• How to Find the Private School Where Your Child Will Thrive (njfamily.com) — Families in Oakland may be especially interested that Barnstable Academy's admissions director shares detailed advice on finding a private school where kids truly fit and feel supported. Drawing on several New Jersey educators, the piece walks parents through evaluating school culture, academics, student support, and daily life, with practical tips on shadow days, teacher engagement, and balancing rigor with well-being.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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