Field Hockey + Mayor Candidates Debate: Edison-Metuchen Daily

Get on up, Edison-Metuchen! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, October 20 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know around town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and warmer. High: 75 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in Edison-Metuchen:

1. Meet The Candidate: Brian Rivera For Edison BOE (Edison-Metuchen Patch)
2. Field Hockey: Results, links and featured coverage for Tues., Oct. 19 (nj.com)
3. Amazon Needs Seasonal Workers So Badly It's Offering $3,000 Bonuses (Money)
4. Edison mayor candidates square off on warehouses, schools, affordable housing (My Central Jersey)

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Today in Edison-Metuchen:

• Recreation Commission - 7:30PM - Borough of Metuchen (12:00 AM)
• Environmental Commission -7:30PM - Borough of Metuchen (12:00 AM)
• Lunch Break Under The Big Tent (11:00 AM)
• Tween/Teen Makerspace - Edison Township Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Music Series by Mayor Lankey (5:00 PM)
• Irish Wednesdays at Hailey's Harp & Pub (Metuchen) (5:00 PM)
• Acing the Job Interview (In-Person) - Edison Township Public Library (7:00 PM)
• Edison Page Lovers Book Club (Zoom) - Edison Township Public Library (7:00 PM)
• Family Time: Adopt a Shelter Dog - Edison Township Public Library (7:00 PM)

Edison-Metuchen Patch Notebook

• News 12 New Jersey: "JUST IN: Yankees re-sign manager Aaron Boone to a three-year contract through the 2024 season with a club option for 2025. MORE: https://bit.ly/3voMlXL" (Facebook)
• Metuchen Public Library: "New books are in the children’s room. Come in and browse the collection. @friends_of_metuchen_library @metuchennj @middlesexcntynj #newbooks #kidsbooks #childrensbooks" (Instagram)
• Metuchen Downtown Alliance: "Treat yourself to a complimentary beauty experience at the Merle Norman Reimage Beauty Concierge on 556 Middlesex Ave." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Clover Health Medicare Advantage Plans (October 20)
• educational webinar (October 20)
• Clover Health Medicare Advantage Plans (October 21)
• Colonia Food Truck & Music Fest (October 23)
• South 40 Brewing Co 1st Anniversary Event (October 23)
• Well Alright - A Rolling Stones Tribute (October 23)
• Rider University Undergraduate Open House (October 24)
• Fitness Fundraiser For The People For Animals! (October 24)
• Braven Health Medicare Advantage Plans (October 26)
• Bystander Intervention Training (October 27)
• WEBINAR: Learn About Wills & Living Trusts (October 28)
• 2021 Oakcrest Spooktacular (October 29)
• Make Your Voice Heard on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 2! (November 2)
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Job listings:

• Direct Support Professionals change lives & build futures! (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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. Follow me on Twitter: @sarahsalvadore

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