🌱 How Gateway Tunnel work in North Bergen continues despite a funding freeze
Hi there, North Bergen! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Gateway Tunnel work in North Bergen continues despite a funding freeze
- Why a North Bergen lawmaker’s old Parole Board seat is still open
Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 7 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!)
- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 48, low: 42.
- Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, with a high of 55 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• First Gateway Tunnel Project almost done, despite 2-month federal payment freeze (nj.com subscription) — Key Gateway Tunnel work is moving ahead in North Bergen, where a new Routes 1&9 bridge over the future tunnel route is nearly finished and a massive boring machine will soon be assembled. Despite a temporary federal payment freeze tied to a new contracting rule, construction continues using a large credit line, keeping thousands of jobs and a major regional transit upgrade on track. 
• Schaffer won't take Parole Board seat (newjerseyglobe.com) — State political maneuvering has a North Bergen angle: Assemblyman Julio Marenco’s former Parole Board seat remains in flux after nominee Peg Schaffer withdrew. Gov. Phil Murphy now has another chance to fill the vacancy before leaving office, while other nominees proceed.
📸 Around North Bergen
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Upcoming Events in
North Bergen
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★ Featured events ★
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Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev
Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, 2 Exchange Pl, Jersey City
6:00 pm -
Handel Messiah
Carnegie Hall, 7th Ave, New York
7:30 pm -
Free Online AutoCAD & Revit Training- NJ Residents Only
Robotech CAD Solutions, Inc., Two Marine Vw Plz, Hoboken
9:00 am
Friday December 19
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
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Musical Mornings with Ms. Fran
Fairview Free Public Library , 213 Anderson Ave , Fairview
10:30 am -
DIY ornament and Gingerbreak Cookie Decorating
Fairview - Library
4:30 pm -
New Yacht City
Crossroads , 78 North Ave , Garwood
7:00 pm -
Online: Winter Solstice
Fairview Free Public Library , 213 Anderson Ave , Fairview
10:15 am -
Disney's Frozen - The Musical - Millburn
Paper Mill Playhouse , 22 Brookside Dr , Millburn
7:00 pm -
Early Closing 1:00 PM
Fairview Free Public Library , 213 Anderson Ave , Fairview -
Library Closed
Fairview Free Public Library , 213 Anderson Ave , Fairview
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Adult Craft - Felted Embroidery Hoop
Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Upstairs,
1:30 pm -
(R) Hackensack Creates...Frosted Mason Jar Luminaries
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Gallery Space, Hackensack - Meeting Room,
2:00 pm -
Book Club (Main Conference Room)
Cliffside Park Public Library , 505 Palisade Ave , Cliffside Park
2:00 pm -
Lodi Game Club
Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Children's Room
3:00 pm -
Gaming Club
Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Auditorium,
3:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PATH service delays reported due to an unattended package at Journal Square.
5:19PM on Dec 15: PATH train service on NWK-WTC and JSQ-33 lines is delayed due to a report of an unattended package at JSQ. (Nextdoor )
- QuickChek Fresh Convenience posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time in West New York. Apply here.
- 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc. posted a job opening for Club Janitorial Attendant in Fairview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Bergen here.
🗞 Nearby News
West New York
- Secaucus Police Blotter, Dec. 8 - Dec. 14 (patch.com)
- 95 Spots That Prove Hudson County, NJ is a Foodie Destination (hobokengirl.com)
Union City
- Girls indoor track preview, 2025-26: Teams to watch (nj.com)
- Stack bills related to political violence, cyber harassment, clear N.J. Senate panel (hudsoncountyview.com)
- Union High Class of 1975 Celebrates 50 Years (tapinto.net)
Secaucus
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-- The Patch AM Team
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