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And on the Hackettstown Patch calendar - Live Nativity, join in the excitement of the True meaning of Christmas.

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Coffee in hand, Hackettstown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready for a hometown Nutcracker just minutes from your front door?
  • How is Centenary University fighting hunger right here in Hackettstown?
  • Hackettstown’s Thomas Bengyak named among New Jersey’s must-watch pole vaulters

Also on today's calendar: Live Nativity, join in the excitement of the True meaning of Christmas. and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 42 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 43, low: 38.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 53 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Jersey Civic Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at Centenary Stage Company (newjerseystage.com) — Hackettstown families can catch a full production of The Nutcracker at Centenary Stage Company December 19–21, with multiple showtimes all weekend. The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet, based right in town, leads the cast alongside professional dancers. As Warren County’s only nonprofit ballet company, they’re inviting the community to enjoy a holiday classic and support local arts.
   

• Centenary University marks Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week with campus and community initiatives (wrnjradio.com) — Centenary University in Hackettstown is ramping up support for students and neighbors facing hunger and housing instability through Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week initiatives. From SNAP information sessions and food pantry donations to Thanksgiving meal bags and canned food drives, campus groups partnered with local organizations to expand resources. University leaders say these efforts will continue beyond the awareness week.
   

• Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Top jumpers & vaulters to watch (nj.com subscription) — Hackettstown track fans will want to watch senior pole vaulter Thomas Bengyak, who’s highlighted among New Jersey’s top jumpers and vaulters for the 2025-26 indoor season. NJ.com’s statewide preview spotlights his 13-foot performances and strong postseason finishes, alongside other standout athletes expected to contend for county, sectional, and state titles this winter.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • Scrabble for Adults
    Warren County Library - Northeast Branch , 40 US-46 , Hackettstown
    1:00 pm
  • Bowling: Varsity vs. Morris Knolls High School (Away)
    Rockaway Lanes
    4:00 pm
  • Indoor Track: Girls Varsity vs. N/A (Home)
    Drew University
    4:30 pm
  • Indoor Track: Boys Varsity vs. N/A (Home)
    Drew University
    4:30 pm
  • ESL Conversation Group
    Warren County Library - Northeast Branch , 40 US-46 , Hackettstown
    5:30 pm
  • Christmas Paint and Sip Wood Sign
    Czig Meister Brewing , 106 Valentine St , Hackettstown
    6:00 pm
  • Hatha Yoga – Adult (evening)
    Mount Olive Public Library , 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd , Flanders
    6:00 pm

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  • Centenary University Strengthens Community Impact During Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week —RD Read on Patch
  • ABB Group posted a job opening for Material Handler in Hackettstown. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Hackettstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hackettstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blairstown

  • Drunken NJ Driver Crashed Into Home, Killing Passenger, Injuring Residents, Jury Finds (patch.com)
  • Jersey Mike's opens new sub shop in N.J. this week, raises funds for local athletic programs (nj.com)

Belvidere

  • Historic Blairstown Station, slated for possible reopening, for sale (njherald.com)
  • Santa Sans Reindeer Flies Into Blairstown (ridgeviewecho.com)
  • Duke basketball target Deron Rippey Jr one step closer to announcing commitment (fayobserver.com)

Basking Ridge

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