🌱 Patch AM: Middlesex Police Spotlight Domestic Violence Resources, Survivor Support

Good morning to you Middlesex! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Middlesex police urge residents to stand with domestic violence survivors

Also on today's calendar: Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS Helping Veterans Come Home Event and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 39 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middlesex Police Spotlight Domestic Violence Resources, Survivor Support (patch.com) — Middlesex Borough Police are using Domestic Violence Awareness Month to reaffirm their commitment to compassionate responses, thorough investigations, and strong support for survivors in the community. The department urges Middlesex residents to recognize warning signs, speak out against abuse, and connect those in need with resources like Women Aware so survivors feel heard, believed, and treated with dignity.
   

📸 Around Middlesex

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middlesex

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★ Featured events ★

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

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Helping Veterans Come Home →
  American Legion, 707 Legion Pl, Middlesex
  4:00 pm
• VEM Family Movie Night
  Middlesex Borough School District Middlesex, NJ 08846
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Keeping Your Mind Sharp - Middlesex Public Library →
  Middlesex NJ
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Make Medicare Easier →
  South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
  10:30 am
Saturday October 17
• Edison's Fall Family Spectacular Street Fair & Food Truck Fest →
  1011 Amboy Ave, Edison
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Stories and Songs / Cuentos y Canciones
  North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
  10:30 am
• Social Worker Appointments →
  South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield
  3:00 pm
• Craft, Chat and Chill: Black Light Painting →
  South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield
  3:00 pm
• Taco Tuesday Fundraiser at Bubbakooâs Burritos!
  Sampson G Smith Intermediate School, 1649 Amwell Rd, Somerset
  4:00 pm
• Junior Scientists: Apple Tower STEM Challenge
  North Plainfield branch - Staff Kitchen
  4:00 pm
• Kids' Crochet Club
  Manville branch - Adult Media Area
  4:00 pm
• South Brunswick at Piscataway →
  Piscataway NJ
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Middlesex. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in South Bound Brook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middlesex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dunellen

• Vote for the BCC Readers' Choice Football Player of Week for Week 5 (mycentraljersey.com)

Piscataway

• Men's Soccer: Northwestern falls 4-0 to Rutgers in underwhelming away defeat (dailynorthwestern.com)
• CRISPR Validation Control Plasmids Market To 2035: Growth Driven by Cell and Gene Therapy Demand (indexbox.io)

Somerset

• First West Nile Death Confirmed In New Jersey As Officials Warn Mosquitoes Remain Active (thelakewoodscoop.com)
• NJ police investigating after 3 found killed in Somerset County home (northjersey.com)
• Man charged with arson after Franklin Township apartment fire displaces 15, kills 2 pets (news12.com)

Ok Middlesex! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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