🌱 See how much grant money is coming to Kenilworth’s Historical Society

Good morning to you Kenilworth! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how much grant money is coming to Kenilworth’s Historical Society
• What’s behind the $1.8B Kenilworth data center fight?

Also on today's calendar: The Emotional Reality of Caregiving and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid with rain at times, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Union County invests in local arts and history through 2026 HEART grants (unionnewsdaily.com) — Union County has awarded $100,000 in 2026 HEART arts and history grants, including $1,200 for the Kenilworth Historical Society. These funds support cultural, educational, and historical projects across the county, so Kenilworth residents can expect continued local programming and events that celebrate community heritage and the arts.
   

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 6/22/2026 (insidernj.com) — Kenilworth is in the spotlight as a $1.8 billion data center project has been approved, while some residents are now organizing to oppose it. The massive development is one of many political and local stories in a statewide briefing, but it could significantly affect Kenilworth’s landscape, taxes, and quality of life if it moves forward.
   

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📸 Around Kenilworth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kenilworth

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday June 23

• The Emotional Reality of Caregiving →
  Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday June 23

• Planning Board Meeting →
  Kenilworth, NJ Calendar Kenilworth, NJ 07033
  7:00 pm

Friday June 26

• Portugal Day Weekend - 1034 Jeannette Ave Union, NJ 07083
  Portuguese American Civic Association PACA of Union, 1034 Jeanette Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA

Sunday June 28

• CDC Theatre Closing Party
  Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre 78 Winans Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
• Big Summer Bash - FOAM PARTY! →
  Shops At Legacy Square, 840 W Edgar Rd, Linden
  12:00 pm

Wednesday July 1

• Council Meeting →
  Kenilworth, NJ Calendar Kenilworth, NJ 07033
  6:00 pm

Friday July 3

• Independence Day Closure →
  Kenilworth, NJ Calendar Kenilworth, NJ 07033

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📣 Kenilworth Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday June 23

• Broadway & Beyond Summer Showcases - Frozen & Peter Pan
  The Continuo Arts Foundation Continuo Arts Foundation, 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJ 07901, USA
  10:00 am
• Toddler Tuesday — The Cranford Public Library →
  Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave, Cranford
  10:15 am
• Move Up Day [Frank K Hehnly Elementary School] [Public calendar]
  Frank K. Hehnly Clark, NJ 07066
  10:30 am
• Book Group: Jessica Berger Gross
  JCC Metro West JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
  12:00 pm
• Board Meeting →
  Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority, 5005 S Wood Ave, Linden
  12:00 pm
• Lunchtime Film: Merrily We Roll Along
  Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
  12:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Make a Difference as an AmeriCorps Senior Companion Volunteer with JFSCNJ
  Make a Difference as an AmeriCorps Senior Companion Volunteer... (More info)

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• KinderCare Education, LLC posted a job opening for Assistant Director for KinderCare at Kenilworth in Kenilworth. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate (Maintenance) in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kenilworth here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Union

• Softball index, with links to our entire 2026 All-Area honors package (mycentraljersey.com)
• New Chabad School to Open in Hillside, NJ (collive.com)
• 41 Union High School Seniors Earn New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy (tapinto.net)

Cranford

• Cranford Relay Team Makes History with Meet of Champions Title (tapinto.net)

Springfield

• Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Reported In Union County Town, Police Urge Caution (patch.com)
• Man Arrested After Having Loaded Gun At Route 22 Amusement Center (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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