🌱 Why does Saddle River spend so much per student on schools?

Good morning Saddle River! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why does Saddle River spend so much per student on schools?
• What should Saddle River residents do after these nearby coyote attacks?

Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Santa and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A snow shower this afternoon, with a high of 35 and low of 23 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 34, low: 25.
• Saturday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Bergen County School District Spends Second Most Per Student In NJ: Report (patch.com) — Saddle River families may be surprised to learn their K-6 district now spends the second-highest amount per student in New Jersey, averaging $41,165 per child. The report also notes that local students attend Ramsey or Northern Highlands for upper grades, with the district emphasizing small classes and a “private school-like” environment while state officials break down what drives these high costs.
   

• Fox Spotted In Hoboken Yard 1 Week After North Jersey Attack (patch.com) — Recent coyote attacks in Saddle River and nearby towns have put local pet owners on alert, with at least two rabid animals confirmed in Bergen County. Officials urge residents to avoid aggressive or unusually friendly foxes and coyotes, seek immediate treatment for any bites or scratches, and contact animal control or police if they spot sick or injured wildlife.
   

📸 Around Saddle River

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saddle River

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Brunch with Santa
  180 NJ-17 South,
  10:30 am

Sunday December 14

• Brunch with Santa
  180 NJ-17 South,
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Bridge Club
  Upper Saddle River - Adult Solarium
  11:00 am
• 3761117 - Boys Varsity Fencing @ Passaic Co Technical Institute (ARIBEL: LG Bus. Depart 3PM)
  Passaic Co Technical Institute , 45 Reinhardt Road , Wayne
  4:15 pm
• 3724922 - Girls Freshman Basketball @ Indian Hills High School (STANKO: LG Bus. Depart 3PM)
  Indian Hills High School , 97 Yawpo Avenue , Oakland
  4:15 pm
• 3724923 - Girls Junior Varsity Basketball @ Indian Hills High School (STANKO: LG Bus. Depart 3PM)
  Indian Hills High School , 97 Yawpo Avenue , Oakland
  4:15 pm
• 3724921 - Girls Varsity Basketball @ Indian Hills High School (STANKO: LG Bus. Depart 3PM)
  Indian Hills High School , 97 Yawpo Avenue , Oakland
  4:15 pm
• 3761116 - Girls Varsity Fencing @ Passaic Co Technical Institute (ARIBEL: LG Bus. Depart 3PM)
  Passaic Co Technical Institute , 45 Reinhardt Road , Wayne
  4:15 pm

Monday December 15

• Blue Christmas Service for Hope and Comfort
  96 E Allendale Rd , Saddle River
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Brunch with Santa
  180 NJ-17 South
  10:30 am

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Family Service at Zion Lutheran
  96 E Allendale Rd , Saddle River
  4:00 pm
• Christmas Eve Service at Zion Lutheran
  96 E Allendale Rd , Saddle River
  10:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A ground stop at Teterboro Airport (TEB) due to volume issues has been lifted, with departure delays decreasing to 30-44 minutes.
  3:57PM on Dec 9: Ground stop at Teterboro Airport (TEB) due to volume and compacted demand, with inbound operations resuming and current delays… (Nextdoor )

• STXZ posted a job opening for Private Lacrosse Coach in Saddle River. Apply here.
• Cava posted a job opening for Team Member in Ramsey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saddle River here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• NJSIAA indoor track sectional & group classifications, 2025-26 (nj.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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