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Rockaway, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Rockaway! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Morris Knolls Thespian Booster Club Mattress Fundraiser at MKHS Cafeteria
  • Planning Board Meeting
  • Registration Open: Community Walking Challenge

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Turning out cloudy, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Cedar Grove Home Inspector Builds Free Property-Records Lookup for Every NJ Town
    An Essex County home inspector has built a free website that lets anyone look up the public records behind a New Jersey property — building permits... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Enzo, a dog who went missing in Rockaway, NJ, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 50 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please call… (Nextdoor White Meadow Lake)
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Rockaway. Apply here.
  • Snipes posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Dover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockaway here.

🗞 Nearby News

Denville

  • Meet the Leaders: Denville Schools Superintendent Sandra Cullis (tapinto.net)
  • Man accused of driving under the influence after rear-end crash on I-80 in Morris County, state police say (wrnjradio.com)
  • Great Denville Duck Race Returns to Gardner Field Sept. 26, 2026 (denvillenow.com)

Morris Plains

  • Fall Family Day Returns to the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms in Morris Plains on September 19 (shopmorriscounty.com)
  • Morris Plains Mayor Updates Residents on Proposed McDonald's Following NJDOT Denial (tapinto.net)

Ok Rockaway! 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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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