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Greetings New Providence! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to stay safe after this black bear sighting in New Providence
  • Can New Providence boys soccer thrive after losing 17 seniors?

Also on today's calendar: Came to Believe Service and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bear Spotted In New Providence: What Residents Should Know (patch.com) — A black bear was spotted moving from Maple Street toward Brookside Drive in New Providence, prompting officials to urge residents to keep their distance and secure yards. Local and state experts outline how to safely respond if you encounter a bear, including making noise, backing away slowly, and reporting aggressive behavior to the DEP hotline or 911 if there's an immediate threat.
   

• New Providence Boys Soccer Looks to Reload After Graduating 17 Seniors (tapinto.net) — New Providence High School's boys soccer team is reloading after graduating 17 seniors, including its top scorers, and will lean on returning captains and young talent to stay competitive. Coach Chris Calveley says the close-knit squad will spread scoring responsibilities and test itself early, starting with a Sept. 4 home opener against Scotch Plains-Fanwood.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Berkeley Heights

  • Ralph Acquaviva Takes Sole Ownership of Delicious Heights in Berkeley Heights (tapinto.net)
  • 5 Oechsner Court, Berkeley Heights $1,250,000 (tapinto.net)
  • Gov. Livingston Volleyball Enters 2026 with Experience, Talent — and Big Shoes to Fill (tapinto.net)

Summit

  • Summit to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Annual Memorial Ceremony (tapinto.net)
  • Summit High Class of 2026 Shows Shift in Post-Graduation Plans (tapinto.net)

Westfield

  • Cell Phone Ban In Westfield Schools: See The Rules (patch.com)
  • Man Stabbed Multiple Times In Random Attack In Wheeler Park In Linden (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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