🌱 How Old Tappan’s Shane Small stacks up against New Jersey’s best throwers

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In today's newsletter:

• How Old Tappan’s Shane Small stacks up against New Jersey’s best throwers

Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 31 and low of 23 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 46, low: 29.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Top throwers to watch (nj.com subscription) — Old Tappan junior shot putter Shane Small is highlighted among New Jersey’s top boys throwers to watch this indoor track season, thanks to a breakout sophomore year and a 48-11 personal best. The statewide preview runs through leading shot put talents, key invitational results, and returning champions, giving local fans a sense of how Small stacks up against elite competition across New Jersey.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Old Tappan

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• 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

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Burgers with Santa @ MOOYAH
  MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes , 216 Old Tappan Rd , Old Tappan
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Winter Track & Field: Varsity vs. TBA (Away)
  Rockland Community College
  4:30 pm
• Wrestling: JV vs. Mahwah (Home)
  Westwood Regional High School HS Upper Gym
  6:00 pm
• Public Board of Education Meeting
  Westwood Regional School District , 701 Ridgewood Road , Washington
  7:00 pm
• Wrestling: Varsity vs. Mahwah (Home)
  Westwood Regional High School HS Upper Gym
  7:00 pm
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
  Borough Hall Conference Room #1 , 101 Washington Avenue , Westwood
  7:00 pm
• Planning Board Meeting
  Borough Hall , 101 Washington Avenue , Westwood
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Storytime - Registration Required
  Old Tappan Free Public Library Old Tappan - Community Room, Old Tappan Public Library
  10:00 am
• Tuesday Math Club for grades 1 - 5. 4:45 - 5:30 PM
  Closter Public Library Kids and Teens Programs , 280 High Street , Closter
  3:45 pm
• Closter Arts Club Grades 1 & up
  Closter Public Library Kids and Teens Programs , 280 High Street , Closter
  3:50 pm
• Girls Basketball at Allendale
  Woodcliff Middle School , 134 Woodcliff Avenue , Woodcliff Lake
  4:00 pm
• Boys Basketball vs. Allendale (Home)
  Woodcliff Middle School , 134 Woodcliff Avenue , Woodcliff Lake
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Montvale

• 3 big takeaways from Monmouth football coaching change to Jeff Gallo (app.com)

Demarest

• Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Top jumpers & vaulters to watch (nj.com)

Ridgewood

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