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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Wayne grow its own trees to restore shaded streets?
  • Which Wayne landmarks are starring in the new Friday the 13th prequel?

Also on today's calendar: Halloween-Themed Kitten Adoption Event and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 72, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Discussion of Replacing Wayne's Lost Shade Trees Continues as Council Discusses Township Tree Nursery (TAPinto.net) — Wayne officials are weighing how to replace hundreds of shade trees lost to Emerald Ash Borer damage, after approving funds to plant 52 new trees. At the latest council meeting, a resident pressed for a long-term plan, better use of developer funds, and grants, while council members discussed creating a township tree nursery and possibly a shade tree commission to cut costs and restore leafy streets.
   

• Friday the 13th Returns to Its Jersey Roots in New Prequel Series (njmonthly.com) — A new Friday the 13th prequel series, Crystal Lake, filmed key scenes at William Paterson University, the Dobco building, and the Cotsakos College of Business in Wayne, tying the show closely to local landmarks. The production spent millions across New Jersey, using area camps, parks, and towns to recreate the fictional Crystal Lake and Wessex County. Horror fans may spot familiar Wayne backdrops when the series premieres on Peacock.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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