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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Flemington food pantry mainstay earns district-wide honor for service

Also, don't miss Croton Arts Festival 2026 on the Flemington Patch calendar

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Hi Flemington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Flemington food pantry mainstay earns district-wide honor for service
  • Which big-name teams are visiting Hunterdon Central's gym this week?
  • How one longtime member's gift is transforming a Flemington church building

Also on today's calendar: Croton Arts Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
  • Friday: Variable clouds; breezy, nice, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Congressman Kean honors 24 New Jersey seniors for community service at annual event (wrnjradio.com) — A longtime volunteer at the Flemington Area Food Pantry, Raritan Township's "Big Jim" Barile, has been honored as a Senior of Distinction for nine years of leading volunteers and serving local residents. He's one of 24 seniors across New Jersey's 7th District recognized by Rep. Tom Kean Jr. for community service, highlighting how dedicated volunteers strengthen Flemington-area support networks.
   

• Gymnastics: Can't-miss meets for the week of Sept. 21 (nj.com subscription) — Hunterdon Central's gymnastics team, based in Flemington, is highlighted in this statewide roundup as it hosts No. 8 Bridgewater-Raritan on Wednesday and joins the Raider Invitational on Saturday. The schedule offers local fans several chances this week to see top New Jersey programs compete, including a key Skyland Conference matchup on Hunterdon Central's home floor.
   

• New Jersey church puts late member's large bequest to work, upgrading for accessibility (episcopalnewsservice.org) — Calvary Episcopal Church in Flemington is undergoing major accessibility renovations funded largely by a late member's bequest of more than half a million dollars. New accessible restrooms, kitchen upgrades, and upcoming wheelchair lifts aim to welcome back older and disabled worshippers and better serve a growing Flemington community, with work expected to finish by late 2026 or early 2027.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Discover the region's creative talents at the Flemington Fine Artisans Show!
    Join us on Sunday, November 1st, from 10am to 4pm at the historic Stangl Factory for a curated show and sale of original, handmade art and craft… (Nextdoor Carriage Gate)
  • Somerville Public School District posted a job opening for Cafeteria Aide in Somerville. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clinton

  • Clinton Police Department begins process to seek state accreditation (wrnjradio.com)
  • History Lecture and Discussion about Bonnell's Tavern and its future brewery operations at North County Branch Library in Clinton this Thursday night, September 24th (tapinto.net)
  • NJIB's Guide to New Jersey Halloween Mulit-Day Events (newjerseyisntboring.com)

Hillsborough

  • Hillsborough Sets Older Adult Resource Fair At Municipal Complex (patch.com)

Frenchtown

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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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