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Monday May 18th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Rotary’s century of service is still shaping Bridgewater families today.
  • How four BRHS sophomores turned a library test into nationals

Also on today's calendar: Park Meet-up Celebrating 20 years with Kids' MusicRound and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 69.
  • Wednesday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rotary Club of Somerville and Bridgewater Celebrates a Century of Service—and Looks to the Future (tapinto.net) — Bridgewater and Somerville residents are being invited to get involved with a century‑old Rotary Club that funds scholarships in Bridgewater schools and runs major drives like Operation Winter Warmth. From food collections to winter coat distributions, the club’s projects directly support local families, and they’re actively seeking new members to keep that work going.    

• BRHS Sophomores to Compete in National Economics Challenge (tapinto.net) — Bridgewater-Raritan High School sophomores are heading to Atlanta later this month to represent New Jersey in the National Economics Challenge finals after winning the state title. Guided by advisor Abbe Rubin, the team advanced through rigorous online semifinals held right in the BRHS library and will compete May 27–29 against top schools from across the country.    


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  • Missing cat near Carteret rd and Brown rd Bridgewater.
    Gray striped tabby. Very skinny. Cat has epilepsy and needs meds. Was wearing a purple flea collar. (Nextdoor Sunset Lake)
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    The chain connecting the flush handle and the cylinder in the toilet tank became dislodged. I tried to fix it myself but was unsuccessful. Called… (Nextdoor Bradley Gardens)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Bridgewater. Apply here.
  • Uncle Julio's Mexican Restaurants posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgewater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somerville

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Partners with Downtown Somerville Businesses to Encourage Women to Get Their Annual Mammograms (tapinto.net)
  • Watch Saturday 5.16 JSZ Lacrosse Highlights (jerseysportszone.com)

Raritan

  • Family Roots, Fresh Seafood Drive Success At Raritan Father-Daughter Run Clam Bar (patch.com)
  • Furious customer accused of threatening to blow up New Jersey Lowe's over lawn mower dispute (shorenewsnetwork.com)
  • How To Celebrate America 250 With Kids in NJ (mommypoppins.com)

Manville

  • Shimp's gem on the mound lifts Manville past Dayton (nj.com)

Ok Bridgewater! 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: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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