🌱 Fanwood community remembers the life and legacy of Susie Madurski
Fanwood, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Fanwood! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Fanwood community remembers the life and legacy of Susie Madurski
Also on today's calendar: Scotch Plains Fireworks Celebration and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Not as hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 71.
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Susannah Madurski (goleader.com) — Fanwood residents are mourning the passing of 71-year-old Susannah “Susie” Madurski, a devoted educator and local AA leader who died June 26 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Her family will hold a celebration of life on July 12, 2026, and invites memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association in her honor. 
📸 Around Fanwood
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Upcoming Events in
Fanwood
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★ Featured events ★
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Scotch Plains Fireworks Celebration →
Shady Rest Country Club, 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains
7:00 pm -
First 100 Guests Get Free Wings for a Year at Piscataway Buffalo Wild Wings →
1315 Centennial Ave, Piscataway
11:00 am -
Sense and Sensibility →
duCret Center of Art, 1030 Central Ave, Plainfield
6:00 pm
Saturday July 4
Monday July 6
Friday July 10
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Other local events
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Union Catholic High School is hosting “Soccer After Supper” →
Union Catholic High School, 1600 Martine Ave, Scotch Plains
6:00 pm -
Tarsus Medical Affairs Demodex Scientific Education Program - Iselin, NJ →
Char Steakhouse, 2377 US-22, Scotch Plains
6:30 pm -
Summer Concert Series: SOUL SEDUCTION
Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation 430 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, USA
7:00 pm -
Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Watchung Square →
325 North Dr, North Plainfield
10:00 am -
Scotch Plains Recreation Commission Meeting
Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation The Shady Rest Golf Club 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 0
7:30 pm -
Play in the Park - Disability Pride
Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation Jerseyland Park, 2377 Richmond St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, US
5:00 pm -
Summer Concert Series: SOUL SEDUCTION (rain date)
Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation 430 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076, USA
7:00 pm -
Shackamaxon Country Club →
Shackamaxon Country Club, 100 Tillinghast Turn, Scotch Plains
6:00 pm
Sunday July 5
Thursday July 9
Saturday July 11
Monday July 13
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
Friday July 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Join Us for a Reading of The Declaration of Independence →
New Providence, NJ Calendar, 360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence
9:30 am -
Rodda Hall: BBC 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928 -
Rodda Hall: BBC: Mon - Thurs 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Chatham United Methodist Church 460 Main Street, Chatham , NJ 07928 -
Monday ESL Conversation Group →
South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
10:30 am
Saturday July 4
Sunday July 5
Monday July 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- QuickChek Fresh Convenience posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time in Fanwood. Apply here.
- The Plainfield Public School District posted a job opening for Assistant Custodian in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fanwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Scotch Plains
- Town Creates New Tax Lot For Senior Complex (goleader.com)
- Mountainside Considers Options For Aging Pool (goleader.com)
Westfield
- Future Of Tamaques Park Plans Under Review In Westfield (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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