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🌱 Patch AM: Wayne Warns Homeowners Of Costly New Phone Scam

You won't want to miss Special Kitten Adoption Event & Celebration of FOWA's 40 Years of Service on the Wayne Patch calendar

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What's up Wayne! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wayne officials flag new phone scam targeting worried homeowners
  • Meet the Wayne professor helping drive student success at William Paterson

Also on today's calendar: Special Kitten Adoption Event & Celebration of FOWA's 40 Years of Service and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wayne Warns Homeowners Of Costly New Phone Scam (patch.com) — Wayne officials are alerting homeowners to a new phone scam in which callers falsely claim a property is in tax sale and at risk of being lost. Residents are urged not to share personal information or send money, and instead verify their tax status directly with the township at 973-694-1800, ext. 3330.
   

• The People Who Power WP: Andy Gladfelter (targetednews.com) — Wayne residents get a closer look at one of the people shaping student success at William Paterson University, as the school spotlights sociology and criminal justice department chair Andy Gladfelter. The monthly series highlights faculty and staff whose behind-the-scenes work supports students throughout the academic year.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Meet Ryan Fitzpatrick, Cedar Crest's New Executive Director —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • Wayne's School-Capacity Problem Demands Answers—and a Public Plan —Michael Gottesman Read on Patch
  • Does anyone know someone that seal coats driveways?
    Please rrspond to 973-518-1917 0r to josephvalenza@optimum.net. Thank you, Joe BValenza (Nextdoor Upper Packanack Lake)
  • It's 8pm on Wednesday, Sept 16.
    Can anyone tell me what the truck is spraying that's going down the street??? (Nextdoor Packanack Lake)
  • Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Team Member in Wayne. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Wayne. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wayne here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Step inside historic North Jersey homes with these local tour events (northjersey.com)
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  • Lewis County, GreenSheen Join Hands for Paint for Recycling Event (recyclingmonster.com)

Pompton Lakes

  • Child's 911 Call Of Armed Person Sends Pompton Lakes School Into Lockdown (dailyvoice.com)
  • NJIC girls soccer Players of the Week for Sept. 17 (nj.com)

Oakland

  • Senator Holly Schepisi Q&A Coming To Oakland Sept. 29 (patch.com)

Ok Wayne! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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