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Hi Middlesex! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Middlesex let a dramatic overtime football lead slip away
  • Why Middlesex County is taking Big Oil to court now

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 5 (mycentraljersey.com) — Middlesex High's Blue Jays lost a heartbreaker in overtime to Roselle Park, 29-28, despite briefly taking the lead on a 21-yard TD run by Brian Cilento. Big special-teams plays and a hook-and-ladder score helped Middlesex build a 22-14 halftime edge before Roselle Park's late surge decided the Big Central Conference matchup.
   

• Middlesex Co. Files Climate Lawsuit Against Major Oil Companies (patch.com) — Middlesex County, which includes the town of Middlesex, is suing major oil companies to recoup hundreds of millions spent responding to storms like Irene, Sandy, Ida and Henri. Officials say repeated flooding along the Raritan River and Bay has strained local budgets, and they hope the climate lawsuit will help fund future protections for vulnerable neighborhoods.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Piscataway

  • Piscataway Mental Health Fair Connects Families with Resources and Support (TAPinto.net)
  • EPA finalizes cleanup plan for Piscataway Superfund site (mycentraljersey.com)
  • Listen for a Chance to Win a Family Four-Pack to Rutgers vs. Indiana (audacy.com)

Bridgewater

  • Ice Cream For All Fundraiser To Benefit Bradley Gardens School (patch.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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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