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🌱 How Fiserv’s latest 98 job cuts hit Berkeley Heights workers

Spotted on the Berkeley Heights calendar: Caregiver Open House

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Fiserv's latest 98 job cuts hit Berkeley Heights workers
  • What big police and traffic changes could council approve tonight?
  • How one Gov. Livingston setter quietly rewrote the record books

Also on today's calendar: Caregiver Open House and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Thursday: A sun-and-cloud mix, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Major N.J. financial services giant cuts more jobs as layoffs climb above 200 (nj.com subscription) — Fiserv Solutions is cutting another 98 jobs at its Berkeley Heights facility, bringing this year's total local layoffs to 216 positions. The financial technology company filed notice with the state that the latest cuts took effect September 11, following an earlier round of 118 layoffs scheduled between March 31 and May 31.
   

• Berkeley Heights Council to Consider Police Department Expansion, Wastewater Plant Upgrades at Sept. 15 Meeting (tapinto.net) — Tonight's Berkeley Heights Township Council meeting could reshape local policing and traffic, with a vote on adding a deputy chief, more officers, and new turning rules on Valley Road. Council will also weigh major wastewater plant upgrades and approve street closures for Hotrods on Hamilton, Winter Walk, and neighborhood events that will affect driving and parking around town.
   

• Sierra Isbirian sets a new Gov. Livingston volleyball record while leading the Highlanders with poise, positivity and determination (tapinto.net) — A Gov. Livingston senior from Berkeley Heights has become the school's all-time assists leader in volleyball, reaching 711 during a win over Madison. Her coaches praise her relentless work ethic and positive leadership, which they say are driving the Highlanders' strong start and inspiring younger players across the local program.
   

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  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (03909) - 629 Springfield Ave in Berkeley Heights. Apply here.
  • Harvest Restaurant Group posted a job opening for SERVER - ADDAMS TAVERN - MUST HAVE YEAR ROUND, OPEN AVAILABILITY (~$30-$40+/HR, inclusive of tips) in Westfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berkeley Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Providence

  • 3 New Providence Property Applications Head To Zoning Board Monday (patch.com)
  • New Providence Student Fashion Show Puts Young Designers On The Runway (patch.com)

Summit

  • Summit Schools Honor 8 Employees for 25 Years of Service (tapinto.net)
  • Summit Road Closures, PSE&G Paving Scheduled for Sept. 14-18 (tapinto.net)
  • Parents urge NJ to mandate health insurance coverage for rare pediatric condition (newsfromthestates.com)

Plainfield

  • Plainfield City Council to Consider Passing Budget for Third Time at Monday Business Meeting (tapinto.net)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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