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๐ŸŒฑ Patch AM: Flemington Students Head Back To School Next Week

Also, don't miss All West Coast Swing Weekend! 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:

  • Key back-to-school dates for Flemington and Flemington-Raritan students
  • What new tech upgrades mean for Hunterdon County services from Flemington
  • How a $17.8M grant could shape Flemington's high-tech future

Also on today's calendar: All West Coast Swing Weekend! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Beautiful with sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Flemington Students Head Back To School Next Week (patch.com) — Families in Flemington should get ready for the new school year, with Hunterdon Central students returning Wednesday and Flemington-Raritan students in pre-K through eighth grade starting Thursday. The brief first week includes an early-dismissal Friday and a Labor Day closure, affecting all local elementary and intermediate schools in the Flemington-Raritan Regional School District.
   

2. Hunterdon County Advances Technology Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Improvements (tapinto.net) — Hunterdon County officials in Flemington are rolling out major upgrades to 911 firewalls, cybersecurity training, and fiber connections between county facilities, all aimed at more reliable emergency and digital services. A refreshed, mobile-friendly county website is also live, making it easier for residents to access information, departments, and programs online.
   

3. Commerce Secretary visits Flemington manufacturer, touting $17.8 M grant (binje.com) — A major federal grant is boosting high-tech manufacturing jobs and research work at Magna-Power's Flemington facility, where all of the company's engineering and production is based. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Rep. Tom Kean Jr. toured the plant to spotlight a $17.8 million U.S. Air Force award funding advanced power systems for a cutting-edge hypersonic wind tunnel project.
   

4. Division 1 Lucas Oil Series races into New England Dragway (nhra.com) — Two drag racers from Flemington, Jackie Fricke and Joe Morrison, turned in strong qualifying runs at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at New England Dragway. The detailed results list their times and speeds alongside top competitors from across the Northeast, giving local fans a snapshot of how Flemington drivers stack up regionally.
   

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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
  • It is morning parade time on the farm with the goats acting like they have never been fed, the dogs doing their morning routine, and the big flock coming out to play.
    We are checking in on the natural pond, searching for tadpoles, and showing off the newly cleaned-up deadfall area around the fence line. Plus, a… (Nextdoor Pittstown)
  • Denali managed to gain serious weight by faking a pregnancy for extra treats, forcing a strict new grain routine away from the herd.
    Meanwhile, the rest of the farm gets fed, the breeding board gets prepared for the season, and the dogs enjoy fresh pasture time. https://youtu.be/… (Nextdoor Pittstown)
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Floor Manager in Flemington. Apply here.
  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Flemington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flemington here.

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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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