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Morning Bridgewater! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Former Route 22 office in Bridgewater approved for new house of worship
  • Shop deals while kids play at Bradley Gardens School fundraiser
  • How will Bridgewater-Raritan fix its "unacceptable" school bus problems?

Also on today's calendar: A Garden Conservancy Open Garden Day! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bridgewater Zoning Board Approves House Of Worship Plan At Former Route 22 Office Site (patch.com) — Bridgewater residents will see the former office building at 430 Route 22 East transformed into a new Liquid Church house of worship after zoning board approval. Plans call for extensive interior renovations, seating for 940 people, preserved stormwater controls, and conditions on traffic management, landscaping, and digital sign use to address local concerns.
   

2. Thrifty Threads Clothing Sale To Benefit Bridgewater Elementary School (patch.com) — Bridgewater families can shop for affordable clothing and more at the Bradley Gardens PTO's Thrifty Threads sale on Oct. 10, held at Bradley Gardens School. While adults browse items like clothes, costumes, and bikes, kids can enjoy a supervised community playdate on the playground, with all proceeds supporting PTO-funded student experiences.
   

3. Rough Start To School, Bus Service 'Unacceptable' In Bridgewater-Raritan (patch.com) — Bridgewater-Raritan school officials are overhauling bus routes after families experienced long, delayed, and overcrowded rides during the first days of school in Bridgewater. Superintendent Robert Beers says live route data and adjusted building routines are already being used, with more route changes rolling out over the coming days and weeks to restore reliable transportation for students.
   

4. Residents Requesting Longer-Term Solutions for Speeding on Vosseller Avenue (tapinto.net) — Vosseller Avenue residents in Bridgewater are pressing township officials for stronger, long-term measures to slow dangerous speeding near Route 22, including a flashing speed sign and possible changes to the off-ramp. Police say they're prioritizing enforcement and studying funding for a sign, while council members weigh options like speed bumps, rumble strips, and coordination with local school bus routes.
   

5. 2 nearby properties install rooftop PV for NJ community solar program (solarpowerworldonline.com) — Two large rooftops on Finderne Avenue in Bridgewater are now generating 2 megawatts of community solar power, with priority benefits for low- and moderate-income households. Residents who can't install panels at home can subscribe to this program for locally produced clean energy and potential utility bill savings, while a long-time industrial property enters a new, greener chapter.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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