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🌱 Patch AM: New Milford traffic stop on New Bridge Road ends in drug arrest
And on the New Milford Patch calendar - Bergenfield High School Flea & Collectible Market
Good morning New Milford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- New Milford traffic stop on New Bridge Road ends in drug arrest
- How a New Milford receiver landed a major offer from Georgia
Also on today's calendar: Bergenfield High School Flea & Collectible Market and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in New Milfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in New Milfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: A rain or snow shower; cooler, with a high of 42 and low of 21 degrees.
- Friday: Periods of sun; windy, colder, temps: high: 35, low: 29.
- Saturday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 39 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Passenger With Cocaine, Outstanding Warrants Arrested In New Bridge Road Traffic Stop, Cops Say (dailyvoice.com) — New Milford police say a late-night traffic stop on New Bridge Road led to the arrest of a Bergenfield man after officers spotted suspected cocaine in plain view. Additional drugs, vapes, and outstanding warrants were discovered, and the passenger was taken to the Bergen County Jail while the driver was released at the scene. 
• Georgia to be a major player for WR Bryan Porter after offer (on3.com subscription) — A standout Bergen Catholic wide receiver from New Milford has picked up a major scholarship offer from the University of Georgia, putting him firmly on the radar of one of college football’s top programs. The three-star 2027 recruit says Georgia’s NFL track record and national profile will make the Bulldogs a serious contender as his recruitment heats up.
📸 Around New Milford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford
★ Featured events ★
- Bergenfield High School Flea & Collectible Market
80 S Prospect Ave, Bergenfield
9:00 am
Sunday January 18
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Other local events
- Minnesota Frost at New York Sirens
Prudential Center , 25 Lafayette St , Newark
7:00 pm - Annie Mash: Annie & Jenny at Garden State Tavern!!!
Garden State Tavern , 811 Passaic Ave , West Caldwell
7:00 pm - Pynk Floid NYC performs at Bardi's Grill!
Bardi's Bar and Grill , 149 Newark Pompton Turnpike , Pequannock Township
9:00 pm - The Chris Raabe Band
Montclair Brewery , 101 Walnut St , Montclair
4:30 pm - NJIT Men's Basketball vs. Bryant
Joel and Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center , 100 Lock St , Newark
7:00 pm - MLK Celebration
National Council of Jewish Women Bergen County Section , 75 South Washington Avenue , Bergenfield
6:30 pm
Friday January 16
Saturday January 17
Sunday January 18
Monday January 19
📣 New Milford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Little Listeners Storytime
Harrington Park Public Library , Upstairs Meeting Room , Harrington Park
10:30 am - Decorate a Rubber Penguin
Children's Activity Room (2nd Floor) , Bergenfield Public Library , Bergenfield
3:45 pm - Author Talk: Calmfidence: How to Treat Yourself, Tame Your Inner Critic, and Shine in Any Spotlight by Patricia Stark
Cresskill Public Library , 53 Union Ave , Cresskill
6:00 pm - Pre-School Information Night - Gym
Gym , 130 Liberty St , Little Ferry
6:00 pm - Penguin Encounter: Meet Live Penguins
Bergenfield Public Library , Bergenfield - Friends Meeting Room (Lower Level) , Bergenfield
6:00 pm - Program of Studies/ Scheduling Q&A- Virtual
Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest , 150 Knickerbocker Rd , Demarest
6:00 pm
Thursday January 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bergenfield Public School District posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher in Bergenfield. Apply here.
- Journeys Shoes posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bergenfield
- Conference Players of the Week in all 15 boys basketball conferences for Jan. 14 (nj.com)
Paramus
- Paramus: Learn More About the Mayor's Re-Election Campaign (tapinto.net)
- Why don't we pump our own gas in NJ? It's thanks to this Bergen man (northjersey.com)
- North Jersey high school box scores for Jan. 14 (northjersey.com)
Ridgewood
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