Sunday: Heavy rain developing, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
Monday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Board Member Under Fire For 'Attacking Educators' In Bridgewater-Raritan (patch.com) — Bridgewater-Raritan families are watching a growing clash on the school board, as the local teachers union publicly called for member Jeremy Li's resignation over what it describes as attacks on educators and unsafe rhetoric. At a marathon board meeting, union president Frank Ur praised staff for a smooth full-day kindergarten rollout but warned that long, contentious meetings and threats tied to social media posts are discouraging community participation.
• Manville Police Promotions and Awards (manville.today) — Bridgewater residents may be interested to know their local police were praised alongside neighboring departments for professionalism during a dangerous Manville pursuit that uncovered an illegal firearm and body armor. The Manville council meeting also welcomed a new officer, honored several for heroic and lifesaving actions, and recognized a civilian who helped rescue a woman from the Raritan River near Dukes Park.
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🗞 Nearby News
Somerville
Football: Somerville Drubs Watchung Hills, 55-24 (tapinto.net)
NYC Firefighters, Transit Police Travel to Somerville To Honor Hero Firefighter & '76 Immaculata Grad Who Perished in World Trade Center Tower #2 on 9/11 (tapinto.net)
Somerset County Experiencing Increase in Motor Vehicle Fatalities (tapinto.net)
Raritan
Raritan Valley Community College joins Metallica Scholars Initiative, receiving $75K grant for biopharmaceutical training (binje.com)
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