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Good morning to you Paramus! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What could replace Eisele's Nursery on Oradell Avenue in Paramus?
  • How did Paramus Catholic finally topple mighty Bergen Catholic?
  • Bicyclist collapses near Haworth—how Valley Hospital in Paramus stepped in

Also on today's calendar: The Ultimate Breakfast and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 74, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Affordable housing may rise at former Paramus nursey and garden center (northjersey.com) — A longtime Paramus landmark, Eisele's Nursery on Oradell Avenue, has been sold for $14.5 million and is expected to become an affordable housing development, though no formal application is filed yet. The site is one of several former nurseries the Paramus Borough Council designated for rehabilitation, with similar projects already approved at Joy's Farm and Revicki Farms, signaling more housing changes ahead for local neighborhoods.
   

• Paramus Catholic Upsets Bergen Catholic 31-17 as Penn State Commit Chukwuma Odoh Scores Three Times (hudsonreporter.com) — Paramus Catholic football fans have plenty to cheer about after the Paladins stunned top-ranked Bergen Catholic 31-17, powered by three rushing touchdowns from Penn State commit Chukwuma Odoh. The win in Oradell breaks a long losing history against Bergen Catholic and moves Paramus Catholic to 4-3, signaling a potential turning point for the program this season.
   

• Haworth Officers Save 2nd Life In 3 Weeks After Bicyclist Collapses (dailyvoice.com) — A bicyclist who collapsed near Haworth's White Beeches Country Club was revived by quick-acting motorists, Haworth police, and EMTs before being transported to The Valley Hospital in Paramus for further care. The save comes just weeks after Haworth officers revived a runner during a local 5K, underscoring how early CPR and AED use can make a life-or-death difference for area residents.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Oradell

  • NJ Transit Bus Crashes Into Englewood Home Before Dawn, Injuring Driver and Damaging a Newly Landscaped Yard, Driveway Vehicles and Part of the House (centralrecorder.com)
  • A Yard of Many Moods (healthandlifemags.com)
  • High school football scores for Super 15 regional teams, Week 8 (newsbreak.com)

Fair Lawn

  • Fair Lawn lands in top 20 best places to live in the U.S. (news12.com)
  • Fair Lawn Candidates Forum Focused on Board Civility, What Candidates Will And Won't Discuss (TAPinto.net)
  • Girls Tennis Top 20, Oct. 9: State tournament upsets shake up rankings as 3 new teams join (nj.com)

Ridgewood

  • Mayor Of Glen Rock Resigns As Of This Month: Here's Why (patch.com)

Ok Paramus! 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 do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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