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Newton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Newton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Newton neighbors can donate toys to brighten local kids’ holidays.
  • How Newton firefighters stopped a Walker Street basement blaze in minutes.
  • Why an empty chair at Newton’s county meeting carried powerful meaning.

Also on today's calendar: Luminous Watercolors with Denise Cocchiaro and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New Jersey election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 59, low: 29.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Season of Hope Toy Drive to Benefit Children in Northwestern New Jersey (TAPinto Newton) — Newton families in need can turn to the Season of Hope Toy Drive, which is now underway and accepting donations at Project Self-Sufficiency’s Mill Street campus. The effort, backed by local officials and schools, aims to provide toys and gift cards to more than 2,000 Sussex and Warren County children, with organizers urging early December donations so every child can enjoy the holidays.
   

2. Newton Firefighters Bring Walker Street Basement Fire Under Control in 15 Minutes (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Walker Street home in Newton saw a basement fire quickly contained Wednesday night, with local firefighters knocking down the flames within about 15 minutes of dispatch. Newton and Andover Township crews limited damage largely to the fire’s origin, checked for extension, ventilated the home, and cleared the scene by about 10:40 p.m., with no extended disruption reported for nearby residents.
   

3. Sussex County commissioners participate in Empty Chair Campaign to raise domestic violence awareness (wrnjradio.com) — Sussex County commissioners meeting in Newton highlighted the Empty Chair Campaign, which honors those killed by domestic violence and raises awareness each October. Officials emphasized sobering national statistics and urged residents to recognize warning signs, support survivors, and connect neighbors with resources like DASI, which places symbolic empty chairs across the county to spark conversations and encourage victims to seek help.
   

4. Late goals power Hunterdon Central to fifth H/W/S Tournament title in six years (nj.com subscription) — Newton’s boys soccer team fell 2–0 to Hunterdon Central in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament final, conceding two late goals at Warren Hills on Saturday. Despite the loss snapping an 11-game unbeaten streak and marking just their second defeat and second shutout of the season, the Braves’ strong defensive showing underscored how competitive Newton remains heading into the state tournament.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Cranberry Lake Footbridge does not get funding for restoration
    ATTENTIONThe Board of Directors of Save Our Bridge, Inc. (SOB) has an important update about the status of the footbridge. ... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A big shout out to the Fredon, fire and rescue.
    When my husband was unresponsive earlier in the week they were here within 10 minutes, so many people were kind and thoughtful and very gentle as… (Nextdoor Fredon Township)
  • YARD SALE!!!
    947 Plymouth Lake Drive, Stillwater. Sets of chairs, artwork/framed pictures, costume jewelry, bike racks, kayak, upright arcade game, portable… (Nextdoor Upper Swartswood)
  • Thorlabs posted a job opening for Clean Room Assembler in Newton. Apply here.
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Seafood Clerk (RoNetco NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $17.00/hr in Stanhope. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.

Ok Newton! 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: "Why was the skeleton lonely?" — He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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