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Hi Paramus! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Paramus alum became the district’s Teacher of the Year
  • Why Paramus’ Bergen New Bridge just earned another top safety honor
  • Do you know the Paramus tragedy behind NJ’s snow-clearing law?

Also on today's calendar: Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Furniture Liquidation Sale and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Paramusfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 45, low: 26.
  • Monday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Paramus Honors Dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher (tapinto.net) — A Paramus special education teacher has been named the district’s 2025–26 Teacher of the Year for her work with 3rd and 4th graders at Stony Lane Elementary. Lifelong resident and Paramus Public Schools alum Angelina Maggio says giving back to the community that raised her is deeply rewarding, and district leaders praise her tireless commitment to students and inclusive education.
   

2. Seven New Jersey Medical Centers Receive National Safety Recognition From Leapfrog Group (wrat.com) — Paramus residents can take pride that Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in town has again earned a coveted national Top Hospital safety award from the Leapfrog Group. The recognition, shared with six other New Jersey hospitals, reflects strong performance in preventing infections, medication errors, and other safety issues, reinforcing that high-quality care is available close to home.
   

3. Tragedy that led to NJ law on removing snow/ice from your car (wearenewjersey.com) — A deadly 1996 crash on Route 17 in Paramus, where ice flew off a tractor-trailer and fatally struck a driver, led to New Jersey’s law requiring snow and ice be cleared from vehicles. The article explains the tragedy, the fines you can face today, and why taking a few extra minutes to clean your car can protect other Paramus and North Jersey drivers.
   

4. Nate Bailey of St. Joseph (Mont.) is the N.J. Football Offensive Player of the Year for 2025 (nj.com subscription) — St. Joseph (Mont.) star Nate Bailey, who faced Paramus Catholic early in the season, has been named New Jersey’s 2025 Offensive Player of the Year after leading the Green Knights to a state title. Despite missing time with an ankle sprain suffered against Paramus Catholic, he returned to deliver clutch performances in key playoff games. His rushing and receiving stats and late-season heroics cemented his legacy in North Jersey football.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday December 20
  • FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE IN LOFT
    Hawthorne Public Library Hawthorne - Loft,
    10:00 am
  • Bilingual Story Time
    Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Children's Room,
    10:00 am
  • [Hybrid] Just the Facts: the Nonfiction Only Book Club - Long Haul by Frank Figliuzzi
    Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Meeting Room, Hackensack - Zoom,
    10:00 am
  • [Hybrid] YA Books for Adult Readers Book Club: Under the Same Stars
    Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Periodicals/Leap Space, Hackensack - Zoom,
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hi we are looking for a painter to paint two rooms, kitchen and half bath.
    We are in Paramus, if someone is available this weekend that would be great. Budget is little less , so only if you have some free time ? (Nextdoor Paramus-Northeast)
  • Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Clarins, Garden State Plaza - Full Time in Paramus. Apply here.
  • Doherty Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Expeditor in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paramus here.

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