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🌱 Why Kenilworth’s Nostimo ranks among Central Jersey’s best Mediterranean spots.

And on the Kenilworth Patch calendar - Franciscan Charities 5K Run & Walk Fundraiser

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Morning Kenilworth! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Kenilworth's Nostimo ranks among Central Jersey's best Mediterranean spots.

Also on today's calendar: Franciscan Charities 5K Run & Walk Fundraiser and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 88, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Warm with a t-storm possible, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The 10 Best Central Jersey Mediterranean Restaurants (bestofnj.com) — Kenilworth diners get a shout-out as Nostimo Restaurant is highlighted among Central Jersey's top Mediterranean spots, praised for its traditional Greek dishes and specialties like bifteki and pastitsio. The broader list offers nearby options in Cranford, Rahway, Princeton, and more if you're up for exploring regional Mediterranean flavors.
   

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    Thursday September 10
  • DBHS Back-to-School Night
    Kenilworth School District Kenilworth, NJ 07033
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 15
  • Board of Education Regular Meeting
    DMK Black Box Theater @ Union Public Library, 1980 Morris Avenue, Kenilworth
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 16
  • Council Meeting →
    Kenilworth, NJ Calendar Kenilworth, NJ 07033
    • Sunday September 27
  • Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K →
    Union High School, 2350 N 3rd St, Union
    9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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Union

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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