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In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Ramsey spend opioid settlement money on a police K-9?
  • How Ramsey nearly squandered a 21-point lead but still escaped Verona

Also on today's calendar: Unity Rd. Maywood Grand Opening 🎉 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 7 appalling ways N.J. towns blew millions meant to save lives (nj.com subscription) — Ramsey used $8,500 of New Jersey's opioid settlement money to buy a police K-9, a choice some experts argue doesn't meet the intent of funds meant for treatment and prevention. The article compares Ramsey's decision with other controversial spending across the state, highlighting growing concerns about oversight and accountability for this "blood money."
   

• Verona Battles Back but Falls Just Short to Ramsey, 27-21 (tapinto.net) — Ramsey's football team edged Verona 27-21 in a non-conference road game, riding four rushing touchdowns from senior Jonathan Davis after jumping out to a 21-0 lead. Verona stormed back behind big plays and Ramsey penalties, but the Rams controlled the clock late to secure the win and show early-season toughness.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday August 30
  • Rec Event: 8th Annual Food Truck Festival and Car Show →
    Mahwah Township, NJ Calendar, 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah
    12:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Professional Day for Staff
    Ramsey High School 256 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
    8:00 am
    • Tuesday September 1
  • School Opens-Minimum Day
    Ridgewood Public Schools 49 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
    8:00 am
  • Schools Open for Students
    Ramsey High School 256 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
    8:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Recruit Prefessional Services posted a job opening for Quality Manager in Ramsey. Apply here.
  • ManpowerGroup posted a job opening for Assembler Operator in Allendale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ramsey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mahwah

  • All-Day Mahwah Food Truck Festival And Car Show Slated For Weekend (patch.com)
  • Account Executive, Starlink Internet (Six-Figure Opportunity) jobs hiring near Mahwah, NJ at EchoStar (echostar.com)

Waldwick

  • Waldwick football outlasts Vernon in thrilling shootout; Vote for MVP (northjersey.com)

Ridgewood

  • Man Dies At Bergen County Fishing Lake: Report (patch.com)
  • Man Exposed Himself To Waitress At NJ Restaurant: Police (patch.com)
  • Roadwork Set To Finish Before Start Of Ridgewood School Year (patch.com)

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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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