Open Space Trust Fund + Soccer: Edison-Metuchen Patch

Happy Friday, Edison-Metuchen! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Very warm and humid. High: 81 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories today in Edison-Metuchen:

1. Edison Voters To Decide On Open Space Trust Fund This Election (Edison-Metuchen Patch)
2. Top 100 sophomores in N.J. girls soccer in 2021 — Our picks, your votes (NJ.com)
3. Three candidates will vie for the four-year mayoral seat available in Edison this November (centraljersey.com)

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Today in Edison-Metuchen:

• Recycling Collection - EdisonZone 5 Recycling and Sanitation (6:00 AM)
• Harvest Days • Food Truck Friday (5:00 PM)

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Edison-Metuchen Patch Notebook

• New Jersey State Police: "Yesterday, the crew of Fox and Friends welcomed a contingent of New Jersey State Troopers and law enforcement officers to Fox Square in New York City for a live performance by country music artist Jordan Oaks. Jordan performed his hit s..." (Instagram)
• News 12 New Jersey: "HAPPY STATES: Agree or disagree? New Jersey has been ranked the 3rd happiest state in the United States to live in. MORE: https://bit.ly/3p2ZVyA" (Facebook)
• Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce: "2021 Halloween Decorating Contest Entry #1: "CandY Land's Creepy Crawlers at 73 Spear Street" Enter your own Brainy Boo-rough Haunted House here: https://form.jotform.com/212775131150042" (Facebook)
• Edison YMCA: "October is National Bullying Prevention Month. One way you can prevent bullying is by being an "upstander." An upstander is someone who recognizes the signs of bullying and works to safely stop it. #ForABetterUs" (Facebook)
• Metuchen Public Library: "This workshop is one of free business webinar series, Make Your Marketing Work by SCORE. It is presented by marketing development expert Susan Wilcox, president eDynamic Marketing. Register at https://centraljersey.score.org/upcoming-wor..." (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. Follow me on Twitter: @sarahsalvadore

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