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🌱 Patch AM: All The October Events In Secaucus

Also check out Willy Wonka Jr. Virtual Auditions on the Secaucus Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Secaucus? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Plan your October around Secaucus' garage sale, festival and spooky fun
  • Two new data centers deepen Secaucus' tech boom and resident concerns
  • Could you be Secaucus's next leader of senior services?

Also on today's calendar: Willy Wonka Jr. Virtual Auditions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 63, low: 60.
  • Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. All The October Events In Secaucus (patch.com) — Families in Secaucus can look forward to a full slate of October activities, from the town-wide garage sale to a free 50th-anniversary festival at Secaucus University Hospital with rides, food trucks, and health screenings. Later in the month, kids can enjoy the Haunted Forest at Secaucus High School and a Spooktacular Halloween celebration at the Secaucus Public Library, both featuring costumes, crafts, and seasonal fun.
   

2. Where Secaucus' 2 Newest Data Centers Will Go; Will Bring Town's Total To 11 (patch.com) — Secaucus is adding two more data centers on County Avenue and Hartz Way, bringing the town's total to 11 and intensifying debate over zoning and environmental impacts. Mayor Mike Gonnelli and town officials say NJSEA rules limit their power to block such projects, while residents raise concerns about AI-related upgrades and push for stronger local ordinances and regional action.
   

3. Employment Opportunity Available: Coordinator of Senior Services (secaucusnj.net) — Secaucus is hiring a full-time Coordinator of Senior Services to lead town programs, transportation, events, and Meals on Wheels for older residents. The role, based at 101 Centre Ave, offers a $65,000–$75,000 salary, requires strong organizational and communication skills, and involves coordinating calendars, grants, and partnerships that shape daily life for local seniors.
   

4. HS Football: Hasbrouck Heights Defense Shuts Down Secaucus, 35-0 (tapinto.net) — Secaucus football fans saw a tough night at home as the Patriots fell 35–0 to Hasbrouck Heights in Friday's NJIC Meadowlands matchup. The Aviators' dominant defense and strong running game kept Secaucus winless at 0–4, with multiple short-field scores and big plays turning the game lopsided by halftime.
   

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  • Mosque on Meadow Lane under construction with passive park for parking…216 Meadow Lane —Jimmy p Read on Patch
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager - American Dream BAB x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop in East Rutherford. Apply here.
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Ok Secaucus! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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