🌱 Could that “Readington police” call actually be a scammer?

Good morning Readington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Could that “Readington police” call actually be a scammer?
• How Readington’s middle school runners pulled off a perfect 13–0 season

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Roycefield Swim Club Golf Outing and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hazy, very hot and humid, with a high of 100 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny; very hot, humid, temps: high: 100, low: 72.
• Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Readington police warn of phone scam using department's number (wrnjradio.com) — Readington Township police are warning residents about a phone scam where callers spoof the department’s number and pose as officers to steal personal and financial information. Officers urge you to hang up, never share details or click links, and report any suspicious calls directly to the department so neighbors—especially older adults—can stay protected.
   

• Cross Country Team Has First Undefeated Season in 15 Years (tapinto.net) — Readington Middle School’s boys cross country team just completed a rare undefeated 13–0 season, coming within two points of a conference championship and setting multiple school records. Coaches and the board of education praised the runners’ resilience, younger athletes stepping up after injuries, and the broader success of other Readington spring sports, from lacrosse and baseball to track and field medalists.
   

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📸 Around Readington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Readington

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★ Featured events ★

Monday July 20

• 2nd Annual Roycefield Swim Club Golf Outing →
  Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Rd, Hillsborough Township
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday July 2

• Let's Try Trail Running →
  Hunterdon Parks & Rec - Flemington NJ 08822
  5:30 pm
• Beginner Metalsmithing Series (Class 2/3)
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
  6:00 pm

Friday July 3

• Faces n Spaces Art Opening
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
  5:00 pm

Monday July 6

• Senior Portraits-Class of 2027-Appointment Required
  Hunterdon Central Regional High School District Cafe 001
  7:30 am
• Nature Camp →
  Hunterdon Parks & Rec Echo Hill Park - 42 Lilac Drive Flemington NJ 08822
  9:00 am

Tuesday July 7

• Flag Basket →
  Hunterdon Parks & Rec Deer Path Park > Deer Path Park Cedars Pavilion - 120 West Woodsch
  1:00 pm
• Monthly Food Drive
  Flemington DIY Flemington, NJ 08822
  6:00 pm

Wednesday July 8

• Summer Concert: America's 250th Celebration with the Hunterdon Symp →
  Hunterdon Parks & Rec Deer Path Park - 120 West Woodschurch Road Flemington NJ 08822
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 11

• Annual Restyle Event →
  Roman Jewelers, 500 Commons Way, Bridgewater
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 2

• Open Archives
  Somerville Library Somerville branch -
  10:00 am
• Say Something Historic! Button Making Program
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - Main Reading Room
  4:00 pm
• Dungeons and Dragons (Adults)
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1
  5:30 pm

Tuesday July 7

• History you can eat!
  Somerville Library Somerville branch - Youth Services
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Flemington

• Flemington's Music Under The Stars Concert Series Unveils Summer Lineup (patch.com)
• N.J. baseball coach steps down after 21 seasons, hangs it up following historic year (nj.com)
• Flemington's Historic Union Hotel Sets Re-Opening Date (jerseydigs.com)

Clinton

• Clinton's Courtyard Luxury Senior Living and Courtyard Adult Day Center support community needs, families and wellness (tapinto.net)

Hillsborough

• Water Main Break On Route 206 In Montgomery (patch.com)
• Fireworks Celebration Postponed Over Extreme Heat In Franklin Township (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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