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Greetings Paramus! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Paramus’ new affordable housing settlement could mean for your neighborhood
  • Will Paramus’ blue laws lawsuit change Sunday shopping at American Dream?
  • Who hurled the rock that injured a Paramus third grader?

Also on today's calendar: Don’t Let Scammers Win – Free Webinar from Cereus Financial and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 51 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain from late morning on, temps: high: 45, low: 39.
  • Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 47 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 1/7/2026 (insidernj.com) — Paramus residents should know that an affordable housing settlement for the borough has been approved, according to NorthJersey.com, potentially shaping future development and housing options. The broader briefing also rounds up political moves, county reorganizations, and local decisions across New Jersey, offering context on how other towns are handling growth, budgets, and public safety.
   

2. Hometown of American Dream mall asks judge to toss blue laws claim (dailyrecord.com) — Paramus officials are pressing a lawsuit to force the American Dream mall to follow Bergen County’s Sunday blue laws, while East Rutherford now asks a judge to drop claims against it. A key ruling on whether the case proceeds is expected January 30, potentially affecting how Paramus malls compete and how strictly Sunday closures are enforced.
   

3. Third Grader's Skull Fractured After Rock Smashes Through School Bus Window On NJ Turnpike (patch.com) — An 8-year-old Yeshivat Noam student from Paramus suffered a skull fracture when a rock shattered her school bus window near the Turnpike exit by Paramus as students returned from a class trip. State Police and multiple Bergen County agencies are investigating, and the school has brought in counselors while asking anyone with information or dashcam video to contact detectives.
   

4. Pernetti and Saxton star for Ramapo in win against Paramus (nj.com subscription) — Paramus girls basketball fell 69-33 at home as Ramapo’s Grace Saxton and Toni Pernetti combined for 39 points and seven steals, cooling off a 9-2 Paramus start to the season. Paramus’ best stretch came with 17 second-quarter points, including 11 from Eve Schmucker, but Ramapo’s early 19-2 run proved too much to overcome.
   

5. 7 Reasons to Move to a Senior Living Facility (wtop.com) — A Paramus-based geropsychologist at Baker Street Behavioral Health is featured explaining why choosing senior living early can preserve independence, safety, and mental health. The piece walks through seven key reasons seniors or their families might consider a move, from social connection and downsizing to managing complex medical needs and everyday tasks, plus practical tips for planning the transition.
   

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  • Juniper Village at Paramus receives Healthy Senior Living certification —Sofia Fiorita Read on Patch
  • Wells, Jaworski, & Liebman, LLP, Announces Three Promotions —Loreen Marco Read on Patch
  • BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Meat Clerk Part Time in Paramus. Apply here.
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Paramus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paramus here.

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