🌱 Patch AM: How Monday’s delayed state opening and flooding could affect Middlesex travel

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• How Monday's delayed state opening and flooding could affect Middlesex travel

Also on today's calendar: Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
• Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• N.J. state offices will have delayed opening Monday as nor'easter lingers (nj.com subscription) — Middlesex County remains under a coastal flood advisory through Monday afternoon as high tides and lingering floodwaters from the weekend nor'easter continue to affect travel. New Jersey state offices, including those serving Middlesex residents, will open at 11 a.m. Monday, while weather‑essential employees must report as usual. Drivers are urged to stay off flooded roads until waters recede.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middlesex

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• #hiddenstreams of Middlesex Borough Walk →
  Middlesex NJ
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS Helping Veterans Come Home Event →
  American Legion Post 306, 707 Legion Place, Middlesex, NJ 08846
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
  The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Make Medicare Easier →
  South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 28
• Individualized ESL Classes
  Manville branch - Quiet Room
  10:00 am
• Flu Shot Clinic - South Bound Brook →
  South Bound Brook NJ
  10:00 am
• Monday ESL Conversation Group →
  South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield
  10:30 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Bridgewater branch - Story Well
  10:30 am
• Family Storytime
  Manville branch - Community Room
  11:00 am
• Court Session-Virtual
  Borough of Bound Brook, 230 Hamilton St, Bound Brook
  2:00 pm
• Flu Shot Clinic - Bound Brook →
  Bound Brook NJ
  2:00 pm
• Social Worker Appointments →
  South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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South Plainfield

• South Plainfield Gymnastics Looks to Continue Winning Streak at Home (tapinto.net)
• Kohl's opening Babies R Us shop in South Plainfield (nj.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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