Field Hockey + Family Makerspace: Edison-Metuchen Daily

Good morning, Edison-Metuchen! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's what's going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 72 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories in Edison-Metuchen today:

1. Field Hockey: GMC quick hits & weekly stat leaders, Oct. 5 (nj.com)
2. Big numbers: Field hockey season stats leaders for Oct. 5 (nj.com)
3. Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for Oct. 6) (centraljersey.com)

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Today in Edison-Metuchen:

• Family Makerspace - Edison Township Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Adult Makerspace - Edison Township Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Teen Makerspace - Edison Township Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Irish Wednesdays at Hailey's Harp & Pub (Metuchen) (5:00 PM)
• Influential Hispanic Americans (In-Person) (7:00 PM)

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Edison-Metuchen Patch Notebook

• New Jersey State Police: "New Jersey State Police Celebrate One Hundred Years of Service at the Centennial Gala On October 2, Governor Phil Murphy @govmurphy joined Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, troopers and civilian employees, both past and present, along with ..." (Instagram)
• News 12 New Jersey: "MASK MANDATE: Gov. Phil Murphy says students, teachers, and parents might not have to deal with wearing masks in school all year. Thoughts? MORE: https://bit.ly/3DcPxZc" (Facebook)
• Friends of the Edison Animal Shelter: "ADOPT US! KITTENS, KITTENS, KITTENS!! 🐾🎃🍂🍁🐈 🐈 🐈 🍁🍂🎃🐾 **During the current health situation** If you are interested in ADOPTING from the EDISON ANIMAL SHELTER, please email the shelter manager, Becky Snyder at rsnyder@edisonnj...." (Facebook)
• Metuchen Downtown Alliance: "Shop eat celebrate at Downtown Metuchen's newest business, Newmarket Metuchen , a cooperative of four local residents Creative Twist Events , FK Living, love, june, Sweet Roots Cakery https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/things-to-do/20..." (Facebook)
• Edison Metuchen Highland Park Girl Scouts: "Older Girls (Juniors and Above) -tomorrow is the deadline to register, don't miss this cool opportunity!" (Facebook)
• Edison YMCA: "TECH SAVVY: QR codes have made a comeback since COVID-19. Do you have trouble scanning them on your phone, or know anyone who does? Here's a quick how-to to help out: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-scan-a-qr-code/" (Facebook)

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— Sarah Salvadore

About me: Field Editor at Patch, New Jersey. Covering Princeton, Lawrenceville, East Windsor, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, Edison, and Metuchen. Have a news tip? Please reach out to me at sarah.salvadore@patch.com

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