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Friday May 22nd Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Bernards schools advance green buses and major facility upgrades
  • Basking Ridge’s Katie Li chases NCAA golf glory this afternoon

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Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain becoming steadier, temps: high: 55, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 59 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bernards Schools Looks To Electrify Buses, Moves Ahead With Charging Station (patch.com) — Residents in Basking Ridge can expect big changes in Bernards Township schools, as the district moves forward with a grant-funded charging station and explores electrifying a school bus. Facilities projects at Ridge High School and several elementary schools, including turf field drainage, roof work, paving, and summer maintenance, are also underway or about to begin, with updates coming at the June 15 Board of Education meeting.    

• Blue Devils Conclude Preparation; Set to Open NCAA Championship Friday Afternoon (goduke.com) — A Basking Ridge native, Duke golfer Katie Li, is teeing off today in the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship at Omni La Costa in California, entering with a strong recent scoring average. She’ll help lead a ninth-seeded Duke squad seeking its eighth national title, alongside standout freshman Rianne Malixi and several teammates with prior championship experience.    


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🗞 Nearby News

Bernardsville

  • Claremont Field Playground Closed Due to Safety Concerns, Bernardsville Officials Say (tapinto.net)
  • June Moon Concert in Anderson Park Reaches 10-year Milestone (tapinto.net)

Mendham

  • Meet Mendham Council Primary Candidate Mike Zedalis (patch.com)

Ok Basking Ridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He saw the climate change! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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