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🌱 Patch AM: Which Hackettstown wrestlers are seeded to shine at the Sam Cali?
And on the Hackettstown Patch calendar - Winter Cardinals

Hi Hackettstown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Hackettstown wrestlers are seeded to shine at the Sam Cali?
Also on today's calendar: NYE Cocktails & Countdown Celebration .
Find out what's happening in Hackettstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Hackettstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: A little icy mix in the a.m., with a high of 29 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 35, low: 33.
- Monday: A bit of rain in the morning, with a high of 49 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sam Cali preview, 2025: Top seeds & weights to watch for premier N.J. wrestling tourney (nj.com subscription) — Several Hackettstown High School wrestlers are seeded among the top contenders at this weekend’s prestigious Sam Cali Tournament in Morristown, giving local fans plenty to watch at 106, 120, and 126 pounds. The preview breaks down top seeds, returning state medalists, and the most competitive weight classes in one of New Jersey’s premier wrestling events.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hackettstown
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★ Featured events ★
- Winter Cardinals
Pinot's Palette, 1885 NJ-57, Hackettstown
11:00 am
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- Man Skirt Brewing Pasta Class Part Deux
Man Skirt Brewing , 144 Main St , Hackettstown
1:00 pm - NYE Cocktails & Countdown Celebration
Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar, 300 Valentine St, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840
10:00 pm
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- French Conversation Group
Mount Olive Public Library , 202 Flanders-Drakestown Rd , Flanders
10:30 am - Singles Meet & Match in Ice Cream @ Rockaway Townsquare
Rockaway Townsquare , 301 Mt Hope Ave , Rockaway
1:00 pm - Michael Patrick
Conclave Brewing · Flemington , NJ , Anderson
3:00 pm - Sky Dane Performing On the Lfo "Life Is Good Tour...
Arties Bar and Grill · Frenchtown , NJ , Anderson
6:00 pm - The Faulted, Immortika, If Empires Die, Since the Fire
Dingbatz , 620 Van Houten Ave , Clifton
7:00 pm - Winter Moon Glow
Pinot's Palette , 1885 NJ-57 , Hackettstown
7:00 pm - Behn Gillece
Flemington DIY · Flemington , NJ , Anderson
7:30 pm - Free ESL Conversation Class
Roxbury Public Library - Dr. Wolfe Room
1:00 pm - ESL Conversation Class: Sundays
Roxbury Public Library , 103 Main St , Succasunna
1:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOUND: in the woods on Orange Trail today 12/25 close to the fields off Penwell.
Lucky Brand eye glasses. I have them at my home on Mitchell Road, safe from the impending storm. In good condition, probably lost recently. DM me… (Nextdoor Independence) - I am so disappointed in my experience in the company Shan’s pet care.
She has ruined my Christmas and my husband is now driving home at 11 PM from a different state because she has become unresponsive via text message… (Nextdoor Panther Valley Hacketts)
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Part Time - Receiver/Stocker - Flexible in Hackettstown. Apply here.
- The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Merchandise Associate in Hackettstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hackettstown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Blairstown
- NY weather: Winter weather advisory in place for part of New York until Saturday afternoon (silive.com)
- Rossi Festival of Trees raises more than $100,000 for local non-profits (tapinto.net)
Morristown
- Morristown Mourns Staple Restaurateur: ‘A Horrible Loss To Our Community' (patch.com)
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