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In today's newsletter:

  • Temporary Verizon tower coming to ease New Providence cell service woes
  • What a new Senate matchup could mean for New Providence voters

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

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Verizon Service Issues Hit New Providence, Temporary Tower Planned (patch.com) — Residents in New Providence are dealing with weaker Verizon cell service after an antenna was removed from 121 Chanin Road, especially around Floral Avenue. To stabilize coverage, Verizon plans to deploy a temporary Cell on Wheels along Central Avenue within one to two weeks, keeping it in place for six to eight months while a permanent fix is developed in coordination with the borough.
   

• Kearney signals support for Palmieri-Mouded Senate bid (newjerseyglobe.com) — New Providence residents could see a reshaped legislative ticket as Assemblyman Vinnie Kearney signals strong support for Union County Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded to challenge Sen. Jon Bramnick. The emerging 21st District battle follows Democrats Kearney and Andrew Macurdy unseating Republican Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis of New Providence last year, making the district a prime Democratic pickup target.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Berkeley Heights

  • Berkeley Heights Leaf Collection Begins Oct. 19 (TAPinto.net)
  • Gov. Livingston Field Hockey Celebrates Seniors With Win Under the Lights (TAPinto.net)
  • Comfort, Style & Space in the Heart of Berkeley Heights (TAPinto.net)

Summit

  • Summit Highlights Battery Safety During Fire Prevention Week (TAPinto.net)
  • Summit Honors First Aid Squad for 64 Years of Service (TAPinto.net)
  • Two River Theater presents "Stir" by Melinda Lopez & Joel Perez (newjerseystage.com)

Chatham

  • Chatham Fire Department Open House Invites Families Behind The Scenes (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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