🌱 Patch AM: How Manville’s Mustangs crushed Bound Brook and what’s next at home.

Hello Manville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Manville's Mustangs crushed Bound Brook and what's next at home.
• Somerville library closure shifts services toward Bridgewater and Manville branches.

Also on today's calendar: Better Than a Psychic: Advice & Readings with Shannon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manville takes out arch-rival Bound Brook, 35-0 as Gosk runs for two, tossed two touchdowns (cjsportsradio.com) — Manville football fans have plenty to cheer about after the Mustangs dominated arch-rival Bound Brook 35-7 at Ned Panfile Stadium, powered by four touchdowns from quarterback Jonathan Gosk. The win moves Manville to 2-1 on the season, with another home game coming up next week against Dunellen that local supporters can plan to attend.
   

• Somerville & Somerset County Library Board Issue Joint Statement on Initial Talks to Restore Full Library Services (tapinto.net) — Somerville residents affected by their branch library's closure are being directed to nearby Bridgewater and Manville branches, with home delivery available for those unable to travel. While officials continue talks on restoring full services in Somerville, the Somerset County Library System is maintaining programs, book returns, and online resources that also connect closely with Manville and other neighboring communities.
   

📸 Around Manville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 14
• Better Than a Psychic: Advice & Readings with Shannon →
  Sunnyside Gifts, 284 Triangle Road, Suite 1, Hillsborough, NJ, 08844,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Family Storytime
  Manville branch - Community Room
  11:00 am
• Evening Book Discussion
  Manville branch - Adult Media Area
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Homeschool Hangout
  Manville branch - Children's Area
  2:00 pm
• Amwell Pharmacy
  Manville branch - Community Room
  2:00 pm
• Kids' Crochet Club
  Manville branch - Adult Media Area
  4:00 pm
• Belvidere at Manville →
  Manville High School, 1100 Brooks Blvd, Manville
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Genealogy Club
  Manville branch - History Room
  10:30 am
• Afternoon Book Discussion
  Manville branch - Adult Media Area
  12:00 pm
• Watercolor Freestyle
  Manville branch - Community Room
  3:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• English Conversation Group
  Manville branch - Adult Media Area
  1:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Fantasy - The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience →
  RVCCArts, 118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ, 08876
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Manville. Apply here.
• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor - Full Time in Bound Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Somerville

• Somber Somerville Ceremony Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorists' Attacks (tapinto.net)
• 11 and the Unreal Moments of the 1990s – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
• Central Jersey Jazz Festival Comes to Downtown Plainfield October 4 with Acclaimed Regional Lineup (tapinto.net)

Bridgewater

• Debate Erupts Over Seizure of Phones as Part of New Cell Phone Policy in District (tapinto.net)

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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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