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🌱 Is Paterson’s drinking water system about to face major court-ordered changes?

Spotted on the Paterson calendar: Elmwood Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market

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Hey hey Paterson! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Is Paterson's drinking water system about to face major court-ordered changes?
  • What will the new $150M county complex bring to Marshall Street?
  • What will Paterson's new $6.25M trash deal mean for your pickup?

Also on today's calendar: Elmwood Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market and 5 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jennifer B.!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NJ, Feds Sue Commission to Protect Drinking Water From Contamination (ridgeviewecho.com) — Paterson's drinking water is at the center of a new federal and state lawsuit accusing the Passaic Valley Water Commission of failing to adequately protect three uncovered reservoirs that serve about 800,000 people. Officials say stormwater and other contamination have caused past advisories and elevated lead levels, and they're now seeking court-ordered fixes, public notification, and daily penalties until the system is brought into full compliance.
   

2. Paterson Council Endorses Sewer Approval for Planned $150M Passaic County Government Complex (tapinto.net) — Paterson's City Council has signed off on sewer approvals needed for Passaic County's planned $150 million government complex at the former jail site on Marshall Street. The project will add new sewer connections but was found to fit within the city's capacity, while promising to centralize key county services like social services, elections, passports, and probation in Paterson.
   

3. Paterson Approves $6.25M Trash Collection Contract Through 2027 (tapinto.net) — Paterson has locked in a $6.25 million contract to keep regular household trash collection running through the end of 2027, while leaving bulk pickup handled by city crews for now. Council members raised concerns about overtime, staffing, and long waits for bulk pickups, and officials signaled that major changes could come when the next solid waste contract is rebid.
   

4. Close to Home: New Paterson Police Officers Tout Connections to Community (tapinto.net) — Twenty-five new officers have just been sworn into the Paterson Police Department, including two with deep family and business ties to the city who say they want to strengthen trust with residents. City leaders stressed respect, integrity, and community service, while the new officers hope to change perceptions of law enforcement and inspire more local women and young people to consider policing careers.
   

📸 Around Paterson

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • ESL with Kathy
    Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center Hawthorne - Lobby, Hawthorne Public Library
    9:30 am
  • Municipal Court* →
    Hawthorne, NJ Calendar, 445 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne
    2:00 pm
  • 2026 Township Council Work Session
    Township of Saddle Brook 93 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
    5:30 pm
  • Board of Education Work Session Meeting
    Hasbrouck Heights School District Hasbrouck Heights Board-Education, 379 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heig
    6:00 pm
  • Adult Craft - Book Bedazzling
    Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Upstairs,
    6:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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