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Phillipsburg, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $500,000 tech upgrade could change Phillipsburg policing
  • Are Phillipsburg DPW trash jobs really at risk of privatization?
  • Why Ridge’s 2026 football schedule puts Phillipsburg in the spotlight

Also on today's calendar: Hillsborough Varsity Field Hockey @ Phillipsburg.

Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; a stray morning shower, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Phillipsburg Police Secures $500,000 Federal Grant for Technology Upgrades to Department (tapinto.net) — Phillipsburg’s police department is getting a $500,000 federal grant to expand cameras, license plate readers, drones, and training tools without putting the full cost on local taxpayers. Congressman Tom Kean Jr. and multiple state and county officials praised the investment, saying it will boost crime prevention, investigations, and overall public safety for Phillipsburg residents.
   

• Phillipsburg Officials Shut Down Rumors of DPW Trash Collection Privatization (tapinto.net) — Phillipsburg officials are firmly denying renewed social media rumors that the town plans to privatize garbage collection or cut Department of Public Works jobs. Council members and Mayor Randy Piazza Jr. stressed their support for DPW workers, citing staffing challenges but insisting there are no discussions or proposals to outsource trash service or change the department’s structure.
   

• In rugged American Silver, Ridge looks to bounce back in Year Two under Sutherland with more experienced group (cjsportsradio.com) — Ridge High School’s football team is looking to improve on last year’s 5-4 season with a more experienced roster and a tougher 2026 schedule. Their slate includes a home matchup against Phillipsburg, one of two defending sectional champions they’ll face, highlighting how often Phillipsburg figures into high-stakes regional football battles.
   

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    Monday August 17
  • Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Group
    Phillipsburg Free Public Library 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Hillsborough Varsity Field Hockey @ Phillipsburg →
    Phillipsburg High School, 1 Stateliner Blvd, Phillipsburg
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE - while I asked for nothing the Nextdoor community sent an angel.
    Right now someone is at the store picking up a few things that will help get me and the kids through the night and tomorrow. It will get her through… (Nextdoor Pohatcong)
  • Doherty Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Applebee's Restaurant Manager Phillipsburg NJ in Phillipsburg. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Terns: Biking through the unexpected beauty of the Garden State (timesunion.com)

Washington

  • Expect dense fog in Mohawk Valley, Capital Region until Saturday morning (syracuse.com)
  • USPS warns thousands of post offices could close without congressional action (wrnjradio.com)

Ok Phillipsburg! 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: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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