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🌱 Patch AM: Bridgewater fire officials seek driver who damaged hose at Oak Street fire
And on the Bridgewater Patch calendar - Sala Open House

Good day Bridgewater! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Bridgewater fire officials seek driver who damaged hose at Oak Street fire
Also on today's calendar: Sala Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bridgewater fire officials seek driver accused of running over, damaging hose during fire (news12.com) — Bridgewater fire officials are asking residents to help identify a driver who allegedly ignored warnings and drove over a pressurized fire hose during an Aug. 20 house fire on Oak Street, causing over $2,000 in damage. The hose held, avoiding potential serious injuries, and the fire district now seeks restitution for the ruined equipment.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bridgewater
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★ Featured events ★
- Sala Open House →
Sala Central, 460 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater
4:00 pm - All West Coast Swing Weekend! →
G&J Studios, 5 Jill Ct, Suite 15 Hillsborough Township, NJ, 08844,
12:00 pm - ACEing Autism Tennis Clinic Begins →
Green Knoll Tennis Center, 587 Garretson Rd, Bridgewater
9:00 am
Monday August 24
Saturday August 29
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
- Chess Challenge
Bridgewater Library Bridgewater branch - Meeting Room ABC
5:30 pm - Astronomy Shows for Kids at the RVCC Planetarium! →
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg
2:30 pm - Bridgewater Community Blood Drive - Picnic Blanket for donors! →
St. Bernard's Church, 500 US-22, Bridgewater
10:00 am - Astronomy Shows for Kids at the RVCC Planetarium! →
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg
2:30 pm - Join us for Pajama Night at the RVCC Planetarium! →
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg
7:00 pm - JCrew After School Program →
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater
3:00 pm - Advanced-Beginner Mah Jongg Class →
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater
11:00 am - Bridgewater Community Blood Drive - Honor. Give. Remember. Shirt for donors →
Somerville Elks, 375 Union Ave, Bridgewater
12:30 pm - Bridgewater Woman's Club Monthly Meeting - Lenape Native Americans →
PeopleCare Center for Nonprofits Inc., 120 Finderne Ave, Bridgewater
9:30 am
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CATS AND KITTENS
I want to thank the 2 people one who sent me the Wegmans gift card to get cat food. Thank you. Also a big shout of the dry and wet cat food delivery… (Nextdoor Vanderveer at BR) - Hi I am a hairdresser and I do all aspects of hair but specifically color I am good at.
I would love to help anyone with any hair needs . Here is some work that I have done. My cell 908. 421 5447 (Nextdoor Vanderveer at BR)
- The Briad Group posted a job opening for Night Auditor / Front Desk - AC Hotel by Marriott Bridgewater in Bridgewater. Apply here.
- Lucky Brand Jeans posted a job opening for PT Store Supervisor in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgewater here.
🗞 Nearby News
Somerville
- How Sweet It Is! Jersey Corn Takes Center Stage at Farmers' Market in Somerville Sunday (tapinto.net)
- The 10 Best Central Jersey Med Spas (bestofnj.com)
Raritan
- Hazlet: Raritan High School 2026 Football Preview (tapinto.net)
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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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