Good morning Flemington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Flemington man hurt in serious New York head-on collision
How Flemington Food Pantry joined Booker's push on hunger relief
Also on today's calendar: Flemington Community Blood Drive - Blood for a Brew! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Serious Head-On Collision in Mamakating (shawangunkjournal.com) — A Flemington resident, 36-year-old Norbert Rakoczy, was injured but is in stable condition after his Honda was hit head-on by another vehicle on Route 209 in Mamakating, New York. State Police say the other driver and a passenger were more seriously hurt, and investigators are asking anyone who saw the August 24 crash to contact their Wurtsboro office.
• Sen. Cory Booker Stops at Franklin Food Bank During 21-County New Jersey Tour (tapinto.net) — Flemington residents may be interested to know that Flemington Food Pantry leaders joined U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and major New Jersey food banks in Franklin to discuss rising food insecurity and recent SNAP cuts. The roundtable highlighted growing demand on local pantries, the large number of residents who rely on food assistance, and ongoing efforts to secure more federal support and expand supportive services.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Rug Hooking Guild Announces 2026 Hunterdon 4-H Fair Viewer's Choice Award —Jeanne Surdi Read on Patch
Update: Found! Early this morning, our feline fugitive, was finally trapped...after 55 long days & nights of searching, worrying, hoping & praying...Palmer is HOME!… (Nextdoor Carriage Gate)
The pig pasture pumpkin patch is taking over the farm! I am showing off five different pumpkin and gourd varieties growing right in with the pigs, including a surprise vine that climbed the fence and… (Nextdoor Pittstown)
Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0866 in Flemington. Apply here.
Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2914) in Flemington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flemington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Clinton
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Endorses Kashwick and Stentz for Clinton Town Council (insidernj.com)
Courtyard Luxury Senior Living Presents 'Blue Suede Afternoon' Elvis Tribute Concert & Community Celebration (tapinto.net)
North County Branch of Hunterdon County Library set for major interior renovations (wrnjradio.com)
Lambertville
A charming end-of-summer escape in Lambertville, New Jersey (nj1015.com)
Bridgewater
Bridgewater's Sewer System Challenges, Costs Linked To Stormwater (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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!