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Good morning Ramsey! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Don Bosco star from Ramsey became an NBA playoff standout
Also on today's calendar: Sixty Miles Down and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A Practical Guide to Dylan Harper: Career, Stats & News (saratogaliving.com) — Ramsey readers will recognize Dylan Harper's roots at Don Bosco Prep, where he became the nation's top high school prospect before starring at Rutgers and quickly emerging as a key piece for the San Antonio Spurs. The story tracks his rapid rise from Ramsey gym floors to NBA playoff heroics, detailing his rookie stats, postseason records, and growing off-court influence in youth basketball.
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📸 Around Ramsey
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ramsey
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★ Featured events ★
- Mountain Lakes JV Field Hockey @ Ramsey →
Ramsey High School, 256 E Main St, Ramsey
5:30 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Design Review Board →
Borough of Ramsey - Ramsey NJ 07446
6:30 pm - Mayor & Council Work Session/Regular Meeting →
Borough of Ramsey 2nd floor council chambers - Ramsey NJ 07446
7:00 pm - Mayor & Council Work Session/Regular Meeting →
Borough of Ramsey 2nd floor council chambers - Ramsey NJ 07446
7:00 pm - Professional Days for Staff
Ramsey High School 256 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
8:00 am - Sixty Miles Down →
Dingbatz, 620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton
7:00 pm - Professional Day for Staff
Ramsey High School 256 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
8:00 am - Schools Open for Students
Ramsey High School 256 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
8:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
📣 Ramsey Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ramsey Municipal Court - Virtual session 3:30 PM Zoom & 5:00 PM Ple →
Borough of Ramsey Virtual - Ramsey NJ 07446
3:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Franklin Lakes Public Schools 490 Pulis Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
7:00 pm - Environmental Commission Meeting →
Mahwah Township, NJ Calendar, 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah
7:00 pm - Round Table
Paramus Rotary Club Paramus, NJ 07652
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager - Restaurant in Ramsey. Apply here.
- The Tuxedo Club posted a job opening for FT Maintenance Assistant - Private Country Club in Mahwah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ramsey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mahwah
- Ramapo College Move-In Day 2026 for first-year students (northjersey.com)
Saddle River
- Mary J. Blige's $12M mansion nightmare finally makes sense (rollingout.com)
- Girls volleyball preview, 2026: Non-Public B favorites & contenders (nj.com)
Ridgewood
- Ridgewood Businesses Give Back: Reysol Coffee Roasters (tapinto.net)
Ok Ramsey! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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