🌱 Patch AM: How did Hunterdon Central push AP pass rates to nearly 90 percent?

Coffee in hand, Flemington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Hunterdon Central push AP pass rates to nearly 90 percent?
• When and where fresh road striping could slow your Flemington commute.
• How a last-second field goal stunned Hunterdon Central in Flemington.

Also on today's calendar: Back To School Bash! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
• Monday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hunterdon Central Seeing Increase in AP Scores Among Students (tapinto.net) — Students at Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Flemington are posting their strongest Advanced Placement results in years, with nearly 90 percent of exams earning a passing score. Participation has held steady around 31 percent, and officials credit teachers' ongoing efforts while exploring ways to expand AP access without sacrificing performance.
   

• Hunterdon County Road Notification: 2026 Application of Traffic Stripes on Various County Roads (franklin-twp.org) — Drivers in Flemington and nearby townships should expect delays starting Monday, August 31, as Hunterdon County begins daytime traffic striping on various county roads. Work will run roughly 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with single-lane travel and cones marking wet paint, so residents are urged not to drive around closures or over fresh stripes.
   

• Last-second FG lifts N.J. football team using 3rd-string QB to stunning Opening Day win (nj.com subscription) — Football fans in Flemington saw a heartbreaker as Hunterdon Central lost 17–14 at home when Eastern nailed a three-yard field goal with three seconds left. Despite a 14–0 first-quarter lead behind standout play from quarterback Odin Potynsky, Central couldn't hold off Eastern's late surge led by emergency third-string QB Jayden Perez.
   

📸 Around Flemington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Flemington

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Skunktown Karaoke Night →
  Skunktown Distillery LLC, 39 Stangl Rd, Flemington
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Vibrant Art Show - on display
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
• Vibrant Art Show Opening
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Township Committee Meeting
  Raritan Township Mayor and Committee Meetings One Municipal Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Board of Education Meeting
  Flemington-Raritan Regional School District J P Case Middle School, 301 Case Blvd, Flemington, NJ 08822, U
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Gallery Open Hours
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
  3:00 pm
• Live Music - Alt Rock
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Back To School Bash! →
  Mathnasium, 276 US-202, Flemington
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• America 250 at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead: Rug Hooking Exhibit & a Visit with Soldier Deborah Sam →
  Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Rd, Readington Township
  1:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Megan Henninger: Shine →
  Alley 14, 13 John St, Bound Brook
  7:00 pm

📣 Flemington Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• 🎶🍷 Wine & Music at Old York Cellars🍷🎶 →
  Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Rd, Ringoes
  11:30 am
• The Pearl Fishers →
  Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
  2:00 pm
• Music and Vino →
  Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd, Pennington
  5:00 pm
• Sounds By The Quarry →
  Hopewell Quarry, 180 Crusher Rd, Hopewell
  6:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Miniature Silky Fainting Goat bucks are starting to turn yellow and crusty, which can only mean one thing: rut season is officially here.
  Voodoo, Phineas, and Thorn are looking pretty yucky, but they are due for a grooming stand session soon. I will be brushing them out to help clean up… (Nextdoor Pittstown)

• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Flemington. Apply here.
• SRS Distribution, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Flemington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flemington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Readington

• Verano Cultivation Specialist - Mom/Clone in Readington, NJ (syracuse.com)
• Pickleball In Flemington: What To Know Before You Hit The Court (patch.com)

Clinton

• Volleyball Recap: North Brunswick Edges Past Clinton (maxpreps.com)
• 6 Horror Movies to Watch This Weekend: August 28-30 (ihorror.com)

Frenchtown

• Frenchtown named best small arts and culture town in America by Travel + Leisure (wrnjradio.com)
• Works & Process to Present KEIGWIN + COMPANY's STAGE DOOR at the Peter B. Lewis Theater (broadwayworld.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 bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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