🌱 What could a proposed ICE-related facility mean for Roxbury?

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In today's newsletter:

• What could a proposed ICE-related facility mean for Roxbury?

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Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Sherrill renews calls to close ICE facility after migrant death – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — State leaders are renewing efforts to close Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE detention center after a detainee’s death, while also vowing to block new private detention sites, including a proposed facility in Roxbury. For local residents, that means the future of any such facility here is under heightened scrutiny as lawsuits, inspections, and federal-state tensions over detention conditions continue.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roxbury

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Friday August 7

• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 6

• Zumba with Kelley
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Route 5 Trash, Cardboard/Paper, Grass, Leaves, & Brush collection →
  Roxbury Calendar Roxbury, NJ 07852
• Yoga for Adults - Live in the Library
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  9:15 am
• Housel Fun and Fitness Dance Party
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Children's Room
  11:00 am
• Movie: You, Me and Tuscany
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  1:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Summer Reading Celebration
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Gazebo
  10:00 am

Sunday August 9

• Free ESL Conversation Class
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Dr. Wolfe Room
  1:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Route 1 Trash, Comingle, Grass, Leaves, & Brush collection →
  Roxbury Calendar Roxbury, NJ 07852

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Family Child Care Registration Orientation -English →
  Child & Family Resources, Inc., Mt Arlington
  10:00 am
• Loose Parts Play
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  10:00 am
• Teen Pastries and Plan
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Teen Room
  10:00 am
• Art Association of Roxbury
  Roxbury Township Public Library Roxbury Public Library - Large Meeting Room
  1:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Dover

• Events This Week in New Jersey from August 4-10, 2026 (newjerseystage.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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