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

Also, don't miss Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS Helping Veterans Come Home Event on the Middlesex Patch calendar

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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.
   

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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

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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