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Greetings New Berlin! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What New Berlin's council decided after backlash to the mayor's posts
  • Why New Berlin police pursued new charges after a mail route visit
  • How New Berlin's golfers opened their conference season on the links

Also on today's calendar: Fiesta Del Rio and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mainly cloudy, warm and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• New Berlin mayor apologizes for social media posts (gmtoday.com) — New Berlin's mayor publicly apologized after residents packed a city meeting to protest social media posts they viewed as offensive toward Muslims and other groups. The Common Council passed a resolution condemning such content and affirming inclusion, while residents and Muslim community leaders questioned whether the apology and action went far enough to rebuild trust.
   

• New Berlin man accused of harassing postal worker (gmtoday.com) — A New Berlin resident is facing new charges after a postal worker reported feeling harassed while delivering mail to his home, prompting involvement from New Berlin police. The man, already charged in earlier impersonation and military-claims cases, now faces additional bail-jumping and disorderly conduct counts tied to several July and August encounters.
   

• Piacsek earns medalist honors, leads Waukesha to victory in first Park Ridge mini (gmtoday.com) — New Berlin West/Eisenhower golfers helped the New Berlin "combine" squad tie for third at the season's first Park Ridge Conference mini-meet, with two seniors sharing third individually. The event, held at The Legend at Brandybrook, also saw Waukesha take the team win and several nearby schools post strong early-season scores.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for suggestions.
    Neither of my lawn mowers are working. I need them repaired but haven't a way to get them there. Plus no idea of a reputable small engine mechanic… (Nextdoor Gatewood)
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Walmart Merchandiser in New Berlin. Apply here.
  • Festival Foods Grocery Store posted a job opening for Cake Decorator II (Full Time) in Hales Corners. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Berlin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Muskego

  • Marlene M. Wiseman (villages-news.com)
  • Shamrocks Assistant Coach Lands Job With Princeton University (gowatertown.net)
  • New video: Three Muskego homes hit by bullets, police say source unknown (tmj4.com)

Brookfield

  • Rep. Neylon honored with Legislative Champion Award (gmtoday.com)
  • Molnau and Hobson lead Falcons past the Buckeyes for the first time in school history (bgfalconmedia.com)

Milwaukee

  • Video: WI Parent Cited After Tripping 9-Year-Old Player During Youth Football Game (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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