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Also on today's calendar: Pequannock Chamber of Commerce Music in the Park- Concert Series "The Jersey Riff" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Therapy Dog Mourned By Wayne Middle School (patch.com) — Wayne families are remembering Thor, the beloved German Shepherd therapy dog who comforted students and staff at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School for years. Before his recent passing, the school celebrated his eighth birthday and his 250th visit, milestones that highlighted his impact on the Wayne community and ongoing efforts to expand therapy dog programs in New Jersey classrooms.
2. Wayne School Budget Pressures Likened to a Sinking Ship During Staff Cuts Discussion (tapinto.net) — Wayne parents and teachers packed a recent school board meeting to protest cuts that would reduce elementary reading and media specialists to traveling roles across schools. District leaders cited steep benefit cost increases and the state’s 2% property tax cap, warning that next year’s Wayne school budget and enrollment pressures could be even tougher to manage.
3. William Paterson Vice President George F. Kacenga Among 29 Selected Nationwide for Prestigious Higher Education Leadership Program (insidernj.com) — A senior leader at Wayne’s William Paterson University, vice president for enrollment management George F. Kacenga, has been chosen for a prestigious national higher-education leadership program. His yearlong training and networking could bring fresh ideas and stronger support for local students, reinforcing the university’s role as a major educational anchor for Wayne residents.
4. NJ flooding report finds major risk to homes, schools by 2050 (wpst.com) — Flooding risk across New Jersey is projected to worsen dramatically by 2050, with millions of homes and key facilities potentially inundated, including areas like Wayne that have already seen cars submerged during past storms. The report urges major investment in resilience, highlights examples like Hoboken’s flood-reducing parks, and offers a new online tool for residents to check their individual flood risk.
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