🌱 How a 56-year Phillipsburg firefighter shaped the town’s sense of duty

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In today's newsletter:

• How a 56-year Phillipsburg firefighter shaped the town's sense of duty
• What a $7.5M apartment sale could mean for Phillipsburg renters

Also on today's calendar: Hot Rides & Hot Air Balloons Car & Truck Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• People of Phillipsburg: Meet John Lefler - Local Firefighter Retires After 56 Years (tapinto.net) — A beloved Phillipsburg firefighter, John Lefler, has retired after 56 years of service with the town's fire department, though he still stops by to help on calls. He reflects on the emotional toll of the job, changing technology, and the sacrifices his family made, while urging younger residents to study hard, know their equipment, and step up to serve Phillipsburg.
   

• Kislak arranges $7.5M sale of Southgate Apartments in Warren County (binje.com) — Southgate Apartments, a 48‑unit complex on Arrowhead Court in Phillipsburg, has been sold for $7.5 million after roughly 40 years under the previous owner. Because rents have been well below market, the new owner is expected to renovate units, add amenities, and likely raise rents over time, changes that could affect current and future tenants in town.
   

📸 Around Phillipsburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Phillipsburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Hot Rides & Hot Air Balloons Car & Truck Show →
  Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57, Washington
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• College Fair - Cafeteria
  Phillipsburg High School Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Ghosts of the Poconos
  Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• The Resilient Open →
  The Architects Golf Club, 700 Strykers Road, Phillipsburg
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• The Pingry School at Phillipsburg →
  Phillipsburg High School, 200 Hillcrest Blvd, Phillipsburg
  3:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Dungeons & Dragons - Adult Group
  Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Town Council Meeting →
  Envision Center Community Room, 535 Fisher Ave, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm
• Earth Explorers: Bird Migrations
  Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Ridge at Phillipsburg →
  Phillipsburg High School, 200 Hillcrest Blvd, Phillipsburg
  4:00 pm
• Land Use Meeting →
  Phillipsburg Housing Authority Community Building, 535 Fisher Avenue, Phillipsburg
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Pumpkin Decoupage at The Bloomin' Cottage! →
  Bloomin' Cottage Classes and fun things to do!, 260 S Main St, Phillipsburg
  10:00 am
• Maria Woodford & The Wheel →
  Little Ridge Vineyards, 607 Ridge Rd, Phillipsburg
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Phillipsburg, New Jersey in Phillipsburg. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for KFC Shift Supervisor in Phillipsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phillipsburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Works & Process Announces Fall 2026 Season - The Guggenheim09/14/26 through 12/13/26 (cityguideny.com)
• TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION Deliver Two Shots: 'Band Of Outlaws' & 'Stoned Cowboys' (metalshockfinland.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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