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🌱 Patch AM: How Montville wrestling powered past rivals to win the Linn Crawn
Spotted on the Montville calendar: New Years Eve at Dave & Buster's - Wayne

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In today's newsletter:
- How Montville wrestling powered past rivals to win the Linn Crawn
- Why Gia Giudice left her Montville home for Jersey City living
Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve at Dave & Buster's - Wayne and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Foggy with rain this morning, with a high of 49 and low of 26 degrees.
- Tuesday: Strong winds subsiding, temps: high: 30, low: 23.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 34 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Montville wins team race at Linn Crawn (nj.com subscription) — Montville High’s wrestling team just dominated the Linn Crawn Tournament, winning six individual titles and the overall team race with 192.5 points. Local standouts like Luke Mainieri, Vincent Palmiero, and Michael Frank led the way against strong programs from Morris Hills, Kittatinny, Roxbury, and North Warren.
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• Gia Giudice Reveals When She and Boyfriend Christian Carmichael May Take the Next Step (bravotv.com) — Reality TV personality Gia Giudice has moved out of her family’s longtime Montville home into a Jersey City high-rise, and she’s already thinking about boyfriend Christian Carmichael possibly moving in by 2026. She talks about enjoying independence, managing life alone, and keeping her new place spotless while still feeling rooted to her Montville family life.
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📸 Around Montville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montville
★ Featured events ★
- New Years Eve at Dave & Buster's - Wayne
310 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne
11:00 am - New Year's Eve Celebration Party at the Marriott Hanover Parsippany
Hanover Marriott, 1401 NJ-10, Hanover
8:00 pm - New Year's Eve Celebration Party at the Sheraton Hotel Parsippany
Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 199 Smith Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
8:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Morris County Midday Friendship Luncheon
Montville Township, NJ Calendar , 356 Main Road , Montville
10:30 am - Senior Aerobics - Seniors 55 & Over
Montville Township, NJ Calendar , 356 Main Road , Montville
11:30 am - Health and Fitness with Justin Chen (55 & over)
Montville Township, NJ Calendar , 356 Main Road , Montville
1:00 pm - Township Committee Reorganization Meeting
Montville Township, NJ Calendar , 195 Changebridge Road , Montville
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mayor & Council Meeting
Fairfield Township, NJ Calendar , Municipal Chambers 230 Fairfield Road , Fairfield
7:00 pm - Knitting & Crochet Group – In Person
Denville Public Library , 121 Diamond Spring Road , Denville
2:00 pm - Zumba Class
Lincoln Park, NJ Calendar , 10 Boonton Turnpike , Lincoln Park
6:00 pm - HOLIDAY ~ New Year's Eve (1/2 day p.m.)
Fairfield Township, NJ Calendar Fairfield, NJ 07004 - New Years Eve Schedule
Denville Township Events and Meetings , 1 Saint Mary's Place , Denville
11:30 am - New Year's Eve
Denville Public Library , 121 Diamond Spring Road , Denville
1:00 pm - New Year's Day
Denville Public Library , 121 Diamond Spring Road , Denville - New Year's Day-TOWN HALL CLOSED
Boonton, NJ Calendar Boonton, NJ 07005
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
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Call us today to schedule a service call fast! 973-694-6162 - Dogtopia of West Orange — (475) 338-3501
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a quote from a NJ licensed electrician for installing a home EV charger “ChargePoint HomeFlex NEMA 14-50 NACS”, which should qualify for JCP&L rebates when finished.
Any recommendations are also appreciated. The charger needs to be installed next to the electrical panel. The EV would be parked at next to the wall… (Nextdoor Montville)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Montville. Apply here.
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Stock Worker and Receiver - Sr in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Boonton
- Gunman Who Left Mystery Woman To Die On Denville Roadside Christmas Eve Arrested: Prosecutor (dailyvoice.com)
- Whippany Park Loses Close Game at Holiday Tournament (tapinto.net)
- They sold me ‘other people's garbage,' mattress customer says. She's not taking it lying down. (nj.com)
Parsippany
- Parsippany Hills Girls Basketball Pulls Away with the Win Over St. Elizabeth (tapinto.net)
- OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners Reports 2025 Growth Milestones, Expands Leadership Team and National Platform (pulse2.com)
Kinnelon
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