NJ Approves Bonuses + Truck Spills Sand: Edison-Metuchen Daily

Morning, Edison-Metuchen! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. These are the most important things happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Light rain in the morning. High: 73 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in Edison-Metuchen:

1. Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration In Metuchen On Saturday (Edison-Metuchen Patch)
2. Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo aims to unlock the keys to true wellness (Jersey's Best)
3. State of New Jersey Approves Bonuses For Atlantic City Employees (wpgtalkradio.com)
4. Conservative group spending $900k in three NJ House districts| (New Jersey Globe | New Jersey Politics)
5. Dump truck spills 24 tons of sand onto NJ road (New Jersey 101.5 FM)
6. Quick Chek, Wawa continue expansion in New Jersey (New Jersey 101.5 FM)
7. Some New Jersey school districts dealing with school bus driver shortage (News 12 Bronx)
8. Cops using neighboring towns' patrol cars after theirs were destroyed during Ida flooding (NJ.com)

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Today in Edison-Metuchen:

• Family Time: Talk Like a Pirate - Edison Township Public Library (1:30 PM)

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Edison-Metuchen Patch Notebook

• New Jersey State Police: "State Police Women's Softball Team Wins East Coast Tournament Championship This past weekend, the New Jersey State Police Women's Softball team won the championship in the East Coast Women's Softball Tournament held in Connecticut. T..." (Instagram)
• News 12 New Jersey: "BOOSTER SHOT: Will you get a COVID-19 booster shot? MORE: https://bit.ly/3kwWSw7" (Facebook)
• Friends of the Edison Animal Shelter: "Today's precious cargo. On our way to Mercer County Wildlife. Never a dull moment at the Edison Animal Shelter." (Facebook)

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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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