Community Corner

5 Ways to Beat the Heat in Jefferson

Stay cool in this heat wave.

The weather forecast is calling for a high of about 98 degrees in Jefferson Township today, with a heat index well over 100 degrees. You need to stay cool. Patch has some suggestions to help you do that.

  1. You Need to Hit the Library: The has cool temperatures and cool stuff to read. It also has wireless Internet access so you can work, read and stay cool.
  2. You Need to Jump in the Lake: And we don’t mean that sarcastically. Lake Hopatcong is in our back yard, so hop in and cool off.
  3. You Need to Have a Cool Drink: You’ve got for some icy cold choices, plus any number of bars should you want something a bit more “adult” in nature. Just don’t drive after you’ve been drinking.
  4. You Need to Get Some Ice Cream: What’s better than a big ole ice cream cone on a hot day? Try Jefferson Dairy and 's. You can’t go wrong with their selections.
  5. You Need to Find Some Shade: If you must be outside, hit a shady spot, like , and relax under a tree.

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