🌱 How did Branchburg schools nearly cut bullying incidents in half?

Good morning Branchburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Branchburg schools nearly cut bullying incidents in half?

Also on today's calendar: All West Coast Swing Weekend! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Branchburg Schools Seeing Sharp Drop in HIB Incidents (tapinto.net) — Branchburg public schools have nearly halved reported harassment, intimidation and bullying cases in the past year, with especially sharp improvements at Branchburg Central Middle School. District leaders credit a new code of conduct, better communication with families, and a hall pass system that helps staff intervene earlier and keep potential conflicts from escalating.
   

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📸 Around Branchburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Branchburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29

• All West Coast Swing Weekend! →
  G&J Studios, 5 Jill Ct, Suite 15 Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26

• No Shelf Control Book Club at Middlemist
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - Middlemist
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 27

• Drop in Technology Help at The Somerset Business Hub
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - The Somerset Business Hub
  9:00 am
• Drop in Technology Help & Access @ The Somerset Business Hub
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - The Somerset Business Hub
  9:00 am

Friday August 28

• Spill the Beans at Bliss Coffee Lounge
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1
  11:00 am

Saturday August 29

• The Pearl Fishers →
  Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
  2:00 pm
• Romeo and Juliet →
  Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
  7:30 pm

Sunday August 30

• The Barber of Seville →
  Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
  2:00 pm

Monday August 31

• Dungeons and Dragons (Adults) at Middlemist
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - Middlemist
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26

• Sedge Island Kayak Eco Tour →
  Hunterdon Parks & Rec Deer Path Park - 120 West Woodschurch Road Flemington NJ 08822
  8:00 am
• 1st Student Day
  Frenchtown School District Flemington, NJ 08822
  8:10 am
• Adult Recreation Walks →
  Hunterdon Parks & Rec - Flemington NJ 08822
  9:30 am
• Family Storytime with Ms Kirsten
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - The Somerset Business Hub
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Raritan

• Students Receive Raritan Proclamation Supporting Work to Add Lung Cancer to List of Cancer Screenings Covered by State (tapinto.net)
• FI/CO Technical Product Manager (jnj.com)
• Graduate Engineer Accelerated Rotational Program (GEAR) (jnj.com)

Hillsborough

• Meteorite that hit a Hillsborough home may hold life's origins (wpst.com)

Bridgewater

• Branchburg Food Truck, Music Festival & Fireworks Coming To White Oak Park (patch.com)
• Local Lovebirds Celebrate 25 Years With Community-Supported Wedding In Branchburg (patch.com)

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Ok Branchburg! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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