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• Edison Library To Screen Documentary On Dolly Parton's Book Program (patch.com) — Edison residents are invited to the Main Branch of the Edison Public Library on Monday, Sept. 14, for a free screening of "The Library That Dolly Built," a documentary on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library book-gifting program. The event, tied to Library Card Sign-Up Month, highlights how the global initiative promotes early literacy and offers locals a chance to learn more about expanding reading opportunities for children.
• Edison Council Plans to Apply for Grant to Enforce Tobacco Age of Sale Laws (tapinto.net) — Edison's Township Council is set to vote Wednesday on applying for a state grant to step up enforcement of New Jersey's 21-and-over tobacco sales law. If approved, the grant would fund local compliance checks and penalties for retailers caught selling to underage customers, though the exact amount and spending plan aren't yet specified.
• Union H.S. 2026 Football Preview (tapinto.net) — Union High School's football team opens its 2026 season this Thursday night on the road at Edison, giving local fans an early chance to see the Eagles host a strong opponent. The preview breaks down Union's returning playmakers, coaching outlook, and full schedule, including the August 27 away game in Edison that kicks everything off.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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