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And on the Bridgewater Patch calendar - ACEing Autism Tennis Clinic Begins

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In today's newsletter:

  • Overturned dump truck shuts key Route 22 ramp in Bridgewater
  • Bridgewater-Raritan schools debut full-day kindergarten and upgraded facilities
  • See how Bridgewater-Raritan's huge graduating class stacks up statewide.

Also on today's calendar: ACEing Autism Tennis Clinic Begins and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 76, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Overturned Dump Truck On Route 22 Ramp To I-287 In Bridgewater (patch.com) — Drivers in Bridgewater faced major delays after a dump truck overturned on the Route 22 West ramp to Interstate 287, shutting all lanes on Monday. The closure affects a key local commuter connection, and officials have not yet released further details about injuries or cleanup timelines.
   

2. 1st Day Of School, Full-Day Kindergarten Preparations Underway In Bridgewater-Raritan (patch.com) — Families in Bridgewater and Raritan are getting ready for a big change as the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District launches full-day kindergarten for all students on Sept. 8. Ahead of opening day, the district has finished the middle school auditorium, advanced HVAC upgrades for climate-controlled classrooms, and completed classroom renovations across several Bridgewater schools.
   

3. These 17 'mega' high schools graduated the most seniors in N.J. See how your town ranks. (nj.com subscription) — Bridgewater-Raritan High School ranks among New Jersey's largest, graduating 707 seniors in the class of 2025 and enrolling more than 2,600 students overall. The statewide rundown shows just how big Bridgewater's high school has become compared with hundreds of smaller schools, underscoring the scale of its student body and the challenges and opportunities that come with a "mega" campus.
   

4. Local Event: Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk (patch.com) — A countywide "Running for Recovery" 5K is coming to Duke Island Park in Bridgewater on Saturday, Sept. 12, offering a family-friendly run, walk, and kids dash focused on addiction recovery support. Residents can enjoy K-9 and SWAT demonstrations, resource tables, and free ice cream for participants, while connecting with local treatment and recovery organizations working across Somerset County.
   

5. Congressman Kean Pushes for Nitrous Oxide Restrictions After Bridgewater Man's Death (tapinto.net) — A Bridgewater resident's death linked to nitrous oxide misuse has prompted Rep. Tom Kean Jr. to introduce bipartisan federal legislation tightening access to recreational nitrous oxide products. Local officials, including a Bridgewater councilman and area health professionals, joined a recent roundtable to highlight health risks, youth concerns, and the need for better education and regulation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • JAG Physical Therapy Opens Clinic in North Brunswick, NJ —Cara Sutherlan Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Vic Corbo, grew up in Bridgewater —Lisa Corbo Read on Patch
  • Nestlé S.A. posted a job opening for Senior Import/Export Specialist in Bridgewater. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Meat Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgewater here.

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