🌱 What do September’s police numbers reveal about safety in Phillipsburg?

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In today's newsletter:

• What do September's police numbers reveal about safety in Phillipsburg?
• How soon could Greenlight's new fiber network reach Phillipsburg homes?
• How did a last-second play knock Phillipsburg from No. 1?

Also on today's calendar: Haunted Birdhouses and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 36 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PHILLIPSBURG Police Release September 2026 Activity Report (TAPinto.net) — Phillipsburg police handled 2,838 calls in September, including 63 arrests, 434 traffic stops, and over 600 summonses, offering a clear snapshot of local public safety activity. Residents can see where officers spent most of their time, from disorderly conduct and medical calls to welfare checks, traffic accidents, and a handful of burglaries and stolen vehicles.
   

• Another internet provider is expanding in Lehigh Valley. Here are the details (mcall.com) — High-speed fiber internet is slated to reach Phillipsburg as Greenlight Networks extends its Lehigh Valley buildout from Easton into New Jersey, backed by a $20 million investment. While most construction and customer hookups are planned for 2027, the company says it aims to become an active community partner as it grows its network across the region.
   

• There's a new team atop the Bellamy & Son Paving Top Ten after Phillipsburg falls at Ridge, and it's their first No. 1 ranking in BCC history (cjsportsradio.com) — Phillipsburg's football team has slipped from the top spot in the Big Central Conference rankings after a heartbreaking last-play loss at Ridge, dropping the Stateliners to No. 4. Elizabeth now claims the No. 1 ranking, while several other Central Jersey programs shuffle positions heading into another full slate of Friday crossover games.
   

📸 Around Phillipsburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Phillipsburg

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Moonlit Slumber Craft- Dream pillows and Tarot →
  Bloomin' Cottage Classes and fun things to do!, 260 S Main St, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Sky Gazers: Navigation by the Stars
  Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Scholastic Book Fair Family Shopping
  Pohatcong Township School Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
  4:00 pm
• From the Ground Up: Building a Stronger Local Food System
  Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Haunted Birdhouses →
  Bloomin' Cottage Classes and fun things to do!, 260 S Main St, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm
• Movie in Bentley Park - Jurassic Park
  Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg
  7:00 pm
• Next Stop Comedy at Invertase Brewing Company! - Phillipsburg, NJ →
  Invertase Brewing Company, 51 Broad Street, Phillipsburg
  8:00 pm
• Invertase Brewing Company →
  Invertase Brewing Company, 51 Broad St, Phillipsburg
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Pork Roll Palooza 2026 →
  Phillipsburg NJ
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• Hackettstown at Phillipsburg →
  Phillipsburg High School, 200 Hillcrest Blvd, Phillipsburg
  4:00 pm
• Phillipsburg Open Space Meeting →
  Phillipsburg Senior Center, 310 Firth Street, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Sky Gazers: Navigation by the Stars
  Phillipsburg Free Public Library, 200 Broubalow Way, Phillipsburg
  6:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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