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🌱 How a new community solar project could change Carteret’s energy future

And check out Yard Sale on the Carteret Patch calendar

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Hi there, Carteret! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new community solar project could change Carteret's energy future
  • What Carteret's Catholic parishes can expect from their new bishop

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a stray shower, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/15/2026 (insidernj.com) — Carteret is slated to host a new community solar project on a warehouse roof, potentially expanding access to cleaner energy for local residents and businesses. The project appears in a statewide political and policy roundup that also tracks major New Jersey races, environmental debates, and local decisions in nearby towns that could influence future development and infrastructure discussions here.
   

• New Bishop Named to Lead the Diocese of Metuchen (tapinto.net) — Catholic residents in Carteret will soon have a new diocesan leader, as Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Michael Arsenio Saporito to head the Diocese of Metuchen, which oversees St. Joseph, Holy Family, and Divine Mercy parishes in town. His leadership will guide local churches on pastoral priorities, outreach, and sacramental life across Middlesex County and beyond.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Linden, NJ in Linden. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carteret here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodbridge

  • South Plainfield's Sujan Puar Brings Home Three Medals from Senior Olympics (tapinto.net)
  • Advance Auto Parts Opens New Jersey Market Hub (aftermarketnews.com)

Colonia

  • Greater Middlesex Conference boys soccer Players of the Week for Sept. 15 (nj.com)

Clark

  • Clark Town-Wide Yard Sale Returns This Weekend: What To Know (patch.com)

Ok Carteret! 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 there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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