🌱 Patch AM: How Manville residents can tap October county utility-assistance pop-up events

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

In today's newsletter:

• How Manville residents can tap October county utility-assistance pop-up events

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Franklin Snow Removal, Road Projects and Public Health Efforts Highlight Somerset County Meeting (tapinto.net) — Somerset County is planning an October utility-assistance pop-up in Manville that's open to all county residents, part of a broader push to connect people with food, housing, and bill support. At a recent commissioners' work session, officials also highlighted new public health accreditation, expanded senior meal programs, road and bridge projects, and a coming overhaul of the county website to improve accessibility.
   

📸 Around Manville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Romeo and Juliet →
  Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Saturdays Are For Board Games!
  Manville Library Manville branch - Quiet Room
  10:30 am
Monday August 31
• Individualized ESL Classes
  Manville Library Manville branch - Quiet Room
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Kids' Crochet Club
  Manville Library Manville branch - Adult Media Area
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Individualized ESL Classes
  Manville Library Manville branch - Quiet Room
  10:00 am
Thursday September 3
• Overdue for Independence: A Revolutionary Film Series
  Manville Library Manville branch - Community Room
  12:00 pm
• English Conversation Group
  Manville Library Manville branch - Adult Media Area
  1:30 pm
Friday September 4
• Memory Cafe
  Manville Library Manville branch - Community Room
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Drop in Technology Help & Access @ The Somerset Business Hub
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - The Somerset Business Hub
  9:00 am
• Drop in Technology Help at The Somerset Business Hub
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - The Somerset Business Hub
  9:00 am
• Baby Storytime
  Bridgewater Library Bridgewater branch - Story Well
  10:15 am
• Overdue for Independence: A Revolutionary Film Series
  Manville Library Manville branch - Community Room
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Steve Madden posted a job opening for Stock Associate in Somerville. Apply here.
• ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Grocery Clerk (Saker NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr in Bound Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

• Phillipsburg, Bridgewater-Raritan begin season at Nos. 1 and 2 in Big Central Preseason Power Rankings (cjsportsradio.com)
• Today's Final Jeopardy - Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (thejeopardyfan.com)

Somerset

• Kara Lindsay of 'Mary Poppins' shares cancer story in 'Wickedly Strong' (app.com)
• Data Center Ordinance Moves Forward In Bridgewater (patch.com)

New Brunswick

• Rutgers Dean Accused Of Upskirt Videos On Paid Leave At $203,412 Yearly Salary (patch.com)

Ok Manville! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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