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Dunellen, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey there, Dunellen! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to claim bragging rights in Dunellen’s apple pie contest?

Also on today's calendar: NJ Big Flea Antiques Event and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Upcoming Fall Festivals In New Jersey You Will Want On Your Calendar (takingthekids.com) — Dunellen residents can look forward to HarvestFest at Washington Park on October 11, featuring local artists, food vendors, kids’ activities, and friendly contests like pumpkin decorating and apple pie baking. The statewide roundup also spotlights other New Jersey fall festivals, but Dunellen’s one-day neighborhood-style celebration offers the most convenient way to enjoy crafts, live music, and community groups close to home.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Middlesex. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ S19832 in South Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunellen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middlesex

  • Middlesex County Climate Lawsuit Part of "Losing Playbook" Undermining New Jersey's Competitiveness (insidernj.com)
  • New Jersey Confirms Its First West Nile Death of 2026 as Human Cases Climb to 26 Statewide (medicaldaily.com)
  • Energy Dominance Imperiled as Climate Lawfare Engulfs Monday's Supreme Court Session [WATCH] (rvmnews.com)

South Plainfield

  • Old Bridge is the new No. 1 in Marcus Borden's Week 6 Big Central Top Ten; plus rankings for BCC West, Middlesex and Union Counties (cjsportsradio.com)
  • Comparing PTC Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTCT) and Precigen (NASDAQ:PGEN) (defenseworld.net)

Piscataway

Ok Dunellen! 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: "Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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