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In today's newsletter:

  • Who is the new Somerset Hills school board member representing Bedminster?

Also on today's calendar: Haunted Hallways and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Fog in the morning; some sun, temps: high: 75, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Somerset Hills Board of Education Welcomes New Member (TAPinto.net) — Bernardsville residents will see a new face on the Somerset Hills Board of Education, as Bedminster's LaShaunda Albert is sworn in and begins representing the township. With deep involvement in local schools and Bernards High, she emphasizes student-centered decisions, collaboration across districts, and invites the public to the next board meeting at Bernards High School on October 14.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Basking Ridge

  • Football: Ridge Overpowers Westfield, 34-0 (TAPinto.net)
  • Head to Head Analysis: GeoVax Labs (NASDAQ:GOVX) vs. Lisata Therapeutics (NASDAQ:LSTA) (defenseworld.net)
  • Weekending 'Round The Towns: October 10-12, 2026 (franklinreporter.com)

Bedminster

  • Trump's 'Camp Donald' grift is designed to outlast his presidency (salon.com)
  • Melania Trump Under Scrutiny As Claims Surface She Doesn't Live 'Side By Side' With Husband Donald And Isn't 'Supporting' His Work (theblast.com)
  • NJ town reportedly blew opioid settlement money on pricey police cruisers and Flock cameras: 'It's a joke' (nypost.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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