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Monday August 31st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's happening at Hillsborough's senior wellness center this September
  • Did you see tonight's strangely orange sky over Hillsborough?

Also on today's calendar: Join The Next LIVESTRONG® Sessions at Hillsborough YMCA! and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon shower, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 90, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hillsborough Senior Wellness Center Offers Seniors' Programs During Fall Prevention Awareness Month (tapinto.net) — Hillsborough seniors have a full slate of September wellness, fitness, and social programs at the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center on South Branch Road, plus low-cost weekday lunches. From Tai Chi and vaccine clinics to games, magic shows, and a Colonial Park picnic, residents 60+ can stay active, connected, and informed about fall prevention and healthy aging.
   

• Haunting Sky Over Hillsborough, NJ This Evening (blogspot.com) — Residents in Hillsborough may have noticed an unusually orange, eerie sky this evening, with lighting that looked different from a normal sunset. The writer snapped unedited photos and notes there's no clear explanation yet, mentioning no reports of wildfires or other obvious causes.
   

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  • GOOD morning!
    Just some pics I have taken on my morning walks and at home. I hope you enjoy them and have a peaceful day! (Nextdoor River Road)
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr in Somerville. Apply here.
  • Spencer Gifts, LLC posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Store Manager in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsborough here.

🗞 Nearby News

Montgomery

  • High School Football, It's More than a Gamehttps://www.themontynews.org/single-post/montynews (themontynews.org)

Somerville

  • Somerville Farmers' Market Is Giving Teachers an A+ on Aug. 30 (tapinto.net)
  • Football: South Plainfield Drops a 40-21 Opener to Somerville (tapinto.net)

Bridgewater

  • Jewish Community Center launches $7 million fundraising campaign (mycentraljersey.com)
  • New Jersey Pantries to Distribute Free Food Until Sept. 3 (worldstockmarket.net)
  • Bad-a-Bing: Sopranos' Wiseguys Wear Pinstripes for Visit with Patriots (tapinto.net)

Ok Hillsborough! 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 Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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