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🌱 How did Glen Ridge pull off its late field hockey surge?

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Good day Glen Ridge! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Glen Ridge pull off its late field hockey surge?
  • What's happening around Glen Ridge on and after October 7?
  • How a record‑breaking 71‑year‑old lit up Glen Ridge's Ashenfelter 8K

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 14 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Warmer; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 87, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Less humid with some sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glen Ridge field hockey uses fourth quarter rally to get past Scotch Plains-Fanwood (nj.com subscription) — Glen Ridge field hockey improved to 7-2 with a strong fourth‑quarter surge to beat Scotch Plains‑Fanwood 3-1 on Wednesday. Local standouts Emily and Olivia Torrisi combined for three points, while the Ridgers dominated shots 20-8 and got solid goalkeeping from Emily Tromp, underscoring how competitive this season is for Glen Ridge fans.
   

• Glen Ridge Daily Buzz: Sep. 30, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Glen Ridge residents can look ahead to an Oct. 7 ceramic book‑vase workshop at the public library, plus several nearby Essex County health and legal aid events that may be worth the short trip. The roundup also flags statewide opportunities, from a financial justice summit and eviction defense workshop to property‑tax relief help, job openings, and a major food expo, giving locals plenty of ways to learn, connect, and get support.
   

• Nora Cary, 71, runs for longevity and is still breaking records – 4 simple tips she wants all runners to know (runnersworld.com) — A New Jersey runner in her seventies recently broke another age‑group record at the Ashenfelter 8K in Glen Ridge, highlighting how competitive the local race has become. Her story traces decades of steady training, family support, and club camaraderie, and she shares four practical tips on strength work, rest, varied goals, and finding a running community that can help athletes of any age stay healthy and motivated.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. posted a job opening for Shift Manager - $17.29-$23.78/hr - Sunoco Store #7747, Brookdale North Rest Area, Garden State Parkway, Bloomfield, NJ in Bloomfield. Apply here.
  • Confidence Management Systems posted a job opening for Cook Full Time Position Available Apply Today in Montclair. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glen Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield

  • Italian Heritage Month Events In Montclair, Bloomfield Will Include Dance, Music, Stories (patch.com)
  • Bloomfield Council Moves Public Comment to Later in Meetings (tapinto.net)
  • Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/29/2026 (insidernj.com)

Belleville

  • Nutley Says It Has Saved Taxpayers Money By Partnering With School District (patch.com)

Ok Glen Ridge! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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