🌱 Patch AM: Flemington Car Show To Raise Money For Fire Department

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In today's newsletter:

• Classic cars roll into Main Street to boost fire department
• What a Hackensack Meridian-Hunterdon Health merger could mean for Flemington

Also on today's calendar: 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Flemington Car Show To Raise Money For Fire Department (patch.com) — Flemington residents can enjoy classic Oldsmobile, AMC, Mercury and Mopar cars while supporting the Flemington Fire Department at the final 2026 Cruise Night on Main Street this Saturday. Running from 4 to 7 p.m., the show features live music and a fundraiser organized by Billy Jones of SpinCity Motor Club, with all proceeds going directly to the local fire department.
   

• Garrett reflects on Hackensack Meridian legacy ahead of retirement (njbiz.com) — Hunterdon Health's 178-bed teaching hospital in Flemington could soon become part of Hackensack Meridian Health, as CEO Robert Garrett prepares to retire in 2027 and pursues a $3 billion statewide expansion. The network's planned acquisition aims to bring more specialty care, technology, and investment into Hunterdon County while maintaining a focus on quality, access, and innovative programs like hospital-at-home and virtual primary care.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Flemington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge →
  Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Rd, Warren
  10:00 am
Friday October 23
• Binnacle House Casino Night →
  Razberry's 834 NJ-12, Frenchtown, NJ, 08825,
  6:00 pm
Saturday November 14
• Better Than a Psychic: Advice & Readings with Shannon →
  Sunnyside Gifts, 284 Triangle Road, Suite 1, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Hunterdon Central vs CJCP →
  Hunterdon Central High School, 84 Hwy 31, Flemington
  6:00 pm
• Hunterdon Central vs Central Jersey College Prep →
  84 Hwy 31, Flemington
  6:00 pm
• Book Launch and Cocktail Reception: Amanda Chapman, "Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews" →
  Frenchtown Bookshop, 28 Bridge St, Frenchtown
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Learn Boho Embroidery: A Demonstration with Nichole Volgelsinger →
  Frenchtown Bookshop, 28 Bridge St, Frenchtown
  9:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Wine & Comedy Night🍷🎤 →
  Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Quilts in the Mill Show →
  Prallsville Mills, 33 Risler St, Stockton
  9:30 am
• American Revolution Rugs →
  71 Main St, Flemington
  4:00 pm
• The American Miracle →
  Reaville Church, 191 Old York Rd, Ringoes, NJ, 08551
  6:30 pm
Monday October 26
• Midnight Release Party: "A Court of Thorns and Roses 6" →
  Frenchtown Bookshop, 28 Bridge St, Frenchtown
  10:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04962) - 3201 State Route 27 in Hillsborough. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Taking dog searches to new heights (princetoninfo.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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