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Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• West Orange School Board Candidate Profile: Larry Weintraub (patch.com) — Voters in West Orange will choose among three candidates for a three-year Board of Education seat this November, including local parent and education advocate Larry Weintraub. He highlights his work with West Orange Parents for Education, his expertise in school funding, and plans to push for statewide funding reform while strengthening collaboration between the school board and municipal government. Weintraub also emphasizes preserving the close-knit relationships among West Orange students, parents, and teachers.
• West Orange Firefighters Complete Advanced Medical Training Through Grant-Funded Partnership (tapinto.net) — West Orange firefighters and EMTs have completed advanced medical training through a federal grant and partnership with University Hospital, sharpening their skills for stroke, trauma, and bleeding emergencies. Local leaders say the funding helps one of the county's busiest departments stay current on lifesaving practices, improving the care residents receive in those critical first minutes before reaching a hospital.
• 9 Waterfall Trails In New Jersey That Are Surprisingly Easy To Complete (myfamilytravels.com) — If you are looking for an easy local hike, Hemlock Falls in South Mountain Reservation starts right from the trailhead at 64 Cherry Lane in West Orange and offers a short, mostly manageable loop to a pretty 25-foot waterfall. The guide also highlights eight other low-effort waterfall walks around New Jersey, perfect for fall foliage exploring without a strenuous climb.
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