🌱 What exactly was Cigna doing in Franklin Lakes recently?
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In today's newsletter:
- What exactly was Cigna doing in Franklin Lakes recently?
Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 31 and low of 21 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 45, low: 28.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 12/15/2025 (insidernj.com) — Franklin Lakes gets a brief mention in this statewide political briefing, noting that Cigna was involved in some local matter there, alongside dozens of other municipal updates. The rest of the piece focuses on New Jersey politics, policy debates, and regional developments that may still indirectly affect Franklin Lakes residents, from health benefits issues to infrastructure and court fights. 
📸 Around Franklin Lakes
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Upcoming Events in
Franklin Lakes
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★ Featured events ★
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Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev
Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, 2 Exchange Pl, Jersey City
6:00 pm -
Brunch with Santa
180 NJ-17 South,
10:30 am -
Holiday Flea & Gift Fair at the Wayne PAL
1 Pal Dr, Wayne
9:00 am -
FREE Mommy and Mini Elves Holiday barre3 Class
barre3, 858 Franklin Ave, Franklin Lakes
10:30 am
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
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Winter Concert for Families
High Mountain Road Elementary School , 765 High Mountain Road , Franklin Lakes
7:00 pm -
Storm Large
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) , One SOPAC Way , South Orange Village
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Walking Club
Playground , 131 Meadowbrook Ave , Wanaque
9:00 am -
Blooming Toddlers
Blooming Buddies Play Center , 810 Belmont Ave Suite 101 , North Haledon
9:45 am -
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE IN LOFT
Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Loft,
10:00 am -
Little Learners Story Time — Midland Park Memorial Library in Bergen County New Jersey - 201-444-2390
Midland Park Memorial Library , 250 Godwin Ave , Midland Park
10:30 am -
Easy Yoga & Stretching
Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room A, Hawthorne - Room B,
10:30 am -
Musical Munchkins
Ramsey Free Public Library Ramsey - Meeting Room,
11:00 am -
Drop and Play
Blooming Buddies Play Center , 810 Belmont Ave Suite 101 , North Haledon
12:30 pm -
Tuesday Talk: [censored], Scandal, and Disaster in NJ
Ramsey Free Public Library Ramsey - Meeting Room,
1:00 pm -
Adult Pickleball
Playground , 131 Meadowbrook Ave , Wanaque
1:00 pm -
Bridge Club
Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Room A,
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Oakland. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Grocery Reset Merchandiser in Pompton Lakes. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin Lakes here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wyckoff
- Unlocked Car Stolen In Wyckoff, Then Used In Burglary: Police (patch.com)
Wayne
- Top-Charting Country Singer To Perform Christmas Show In Wayne (patch.com)
- 100+ NJ Cops Face Demotions After Exam Results Tossed (patch.com)
Ramsey
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-- The Patch AM Team
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