🌱 How much has a Linden synagogue spent to keep worshippers safe?

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In today's newsletter:

• How much has a Linden synagogue spent to keep worshippers safe?

Also on today's calendar: Earth Day 2026 Park Clean-Up and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A little morning rain, with a high of 57 and low of 46 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fortresses of Faith: New Jersey's Jewish Institutions Spend Millions to Confront a Rising Tide of Fear (tjvnews.com) — An Orthodox synagogue in Linden, Anshe Chesed, has spent more than $500,000 since 2019 on security upgrades as antisemitic threats rise across New Jersey. The story details how Jewish institutions statewide are fortifying buildings, relying on grants and donations, and struggling to balance safety with the welcoming feel congregations value.
   

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📸 Around Linden

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Linden

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 25

• Earth Day 2026 Park Clean-Up
  Lakeside Picnic Area, Rahway River Park,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday April 24

• PTO Glow Party
  Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School Roselle, NJ 07203
  6:00 pm

Sunday April 26

• Clint Black
  Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center , 46 Washington Street , Carteret
  8:00 pm

Wednesday April 29

• Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority Public Hearing
  Linden Roselle Sewerage Authority , 5005 S Wood Ave , Linden
  12:00 pm
• Regular Meeting of the Linden Board of Education
  School 1 , 728 N Wood Ave , Linden
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• Main - ESL
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  10:00 am
• Inman- Preschool Storytime
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  10:30 am
• Fords - Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  10:30 am
• Iselin - Preschool Storytime
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  10:30 am
• Inman- playgroup
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  11:15 am
• Iselin - Playgroup
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  11:15 am
• Fords - Playgroup
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  11:30 am
• Main - Next Chapter Book Club
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Linden. Apply here.
• Roselle Board of Education posted a job opening for Head Golf Coach in Roselle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Linden here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Roselle

• Roselle Raises Flag for Autism Awareness Month (tapinto.net)
• Borough of Roselle Announces New Youth Council, Empowering the Next Generation of Community Leaders (tapinto.net)
• The Real Challenges Behind Kelly Auto Repair Roselle Nj in Plain English: The Role of Let's (thedetroitbureau.com)

Rahway

• Rahway Student Named Finalist in 2026 Contest Promoting Healthy, Drug-Free Lifestyles (tapinto.net)

Westfield

• Results Of Westfield School Board Election 2026 (patch.com)
• Police Situation Resolved In Westfield After Residents Asked To Remain Indoors (patch.com)
• Westfield Tennis Teams To Host Play It Forward Fundraiser 2026 At Tamaques Park (patch.com)

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Ok Linden! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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