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🌱 Patch AM: How much DUI enforcement money is coming to Flemington police?

Also, don't miss Ice Cream Social & Foam Party at the Primrose School of Hillsborough on the Flemington Patch calendar

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Hi there, Flemington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much DUI enforcement money is coming to Flemington police?
  • How Hunterdon's 11th clean audit benefits taxpayers in Flemington.
  • Flemington driver reaches Super Comp final at NHRA SPORTSnationals.

Also on today's calendar: Ice Cream Social & Foam Party at the Primrose School of Hillsborough and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Several police departments in Hunterdon, Morris and Sussex counties receive funding for 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign (wrnjradio.com) — Flemington's police department will receive $2,800 to boost DWI enforcement during New Jersey's 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign running Aug. 19–Sept. 7. Ten Hunterdon departments, plus agencies in Morris and Sussex counties, will use the grants for extra patrols and sobriety checkpoints as officials urge residents to plan sober rides and report suspected impaired drivers.
   

• Hunterdon County Continues Record of Fiscal Accountability with 11th Clean Audit (tapinto.net) — Hunterdon County officials in Flemington have certified the county's 11th straight clean financial audit, reinforcing their claim of strong safeguards over taxpayer dollars. Leaders highlight a debt-free status since 2014, continued investments in infrastructure and services, and support for the county's 26 municipalities, saying the streak reflects a countywide culture of fiscal discipline and accountability.
   

• Bogan, Picillo lead winners at NHRA Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals (dragchamp.com) — A Flemington, N.J., racer, Shawn Fricke, reached the Super Comp final at the NHRA Testo Chesapeake SPORTSnationals before being edged out by Maryland's Jeff Kundratic. The event at Cecil County Dragway featured racers from across the East Coast, with detailed final and qualifying results across multiple drag-racing classes.
   

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  • Morning chores are in full swing on the farm, but our Miniature Silky Fainting Goats are up to their usual silly antics.
    No matter how many food bowls or hay hangers I put out for the herd, all nine does insist on crowding their heads into the exact same bowl. Watch as… (Nextdoor Pittstown)
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🗞 Nearby News

Readington

  • Routel Launches Write-in Campaign for Readington Township Committee (tapinto.net)
  • NJ teacher, wrestling coach charged after drugs sent by mail (mycentraljersey.com)

Clinton

  • Never mind the bollards: Clinton Street has a traffic problem (evgrieve.com)
  • Prepare for dense fog in North Country until Tuesday morning (syracuse.com)
  • The Night My Friend (1992) by Edward D. Hoch (edited by Francis M. Nevins) (blogspot.com)

Hillsborough

  • Hillsborough Awarded $4,200 In State's 'Drive Sober' Campaign (patch.com)

Ok Flemington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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