🌱 How old is Saddle River’s newly crowned Champion Tree landmark?

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In today's newsletter:

• How old is Saddle River's newly crowned Champion Tree landmark?
• See where Saddle River Day School lands in new NJ rankings

Also on today's calendar: Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Variable clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 60.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This 333-year-old Saddle River walnut tree is New Jersey's biggest (northjersey.com) — A 333-year-old black walnut at West Saddle River Road and Lower Cross Road has been re-certified as New Jersey's largest black walnut, earning state Champion Tree status. Borough officials say preserving this historic tree reflects Saddle River's broader commitment to protecting its natural and historic character for future generations.
   

• NJ's Best High Schools Ranked In New Analysis (patch.com) — New statewide rankings from Niche highlight several top New Jersey high schools, including Saddle River Day School among the state's best private options. The analysis blends data and millions of reviews to help Saddle River families compare local public and private schools and explore specialized programs that might fit their students' needs.
   

📸 Around Saddle River

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saddle River

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Harvestfest Craft Show & Antique & Gift Corner, Sun. Oct. 4, 125 Exhibitors, Veterans Pk, Westwood →
  Veteran's Memorial Park, 50 Madison Ave, Westwood
  9:00 am
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Resin Board Charcuterie Workshop →
  Cropsey Community Farm, 220 S Little Tor Rd, New City
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Volleyball vs Ramsey Home
  Allendale School District Allendale, NJ 07401
  4:00 pm
• Soccer vs Oakland - Girls Home/ Boys Away
  Allendale School District Allendale, NJ 07401
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Volleyball vs Mahwah - Home
  Allendale School District Allendale, NJ 07401
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• The 10th Annual Town-Wide Garage Sale →
  Upper Saddle River, Upper Saddle River
  9:00 am
Friday October 9
• North Jersey Card Show - The Late Night Show at Wayne PAL →
  1 Pal Dr, Wayne
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Nyack Famous Street Fair, Sun. Oct. 11, Over 300 Exhibitors, Downtown, Nyack, NY →
  , Nyack
  10:00 am
• What's the Buzz? →
  Calvary Lutheran Church, 165 W Crescent Ave, Allendale
  3:00 pm
• Parlance Chamber Concerts Presents the Viano String Quartet →
  West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 S Monroe St, Ridgewood
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Zion's Oktoberfest 2026 →
  96 E Allendale Rd, Saddle River
  5:30 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Big Summer Blowout Sale
  Attention Dog & Cat Owners!!!!!... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Allendale. Apply here.
• Baskin Robbins posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Midland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saddle River here.

🗞 Nearby News

Waldwick

• North Jersey high school football schedule: Week 5 (northjersey.com)

Montvale

• One card, 64 libraries, a summer well spent (thepressgroup.net)
• Top 10 teams in the HSFA 300 national high school football rankings, powered by NFL Play Football, stay the same (highschoolfootballamerica.com)
• Out-of-state companies have swallowed up Campbell County housing rentals, records show (wyofile.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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