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🌱 Why Roselle’s police chief is back on the job now

Roselle, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Roselle’s police chief is back on the job now
  • Could Roselle’s tied council primary be revisited over voter roll errors?

Also on today's calendar: Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Roselle's police chief returns after homophobic remarks (wpst.com) — Roselle’s police chief has been reinstated and returned to Borough Hall after state officials ruled his past homophobic remark did not legally justify firing, drawing both cheers and criticism in town. The case highlights tensions over workplace conduct, due process, and community standards, while local faith and civic leaders frame his return as a step toward stability for Roselle.
   

• Van Drew, chairman of a House Judiciary subcommittee, sends Sherrill 12 questions on N.J. voter registration controversy (newjerseyglobe.com) — A congressional inquiry into New Jersey’s mistaken voter registrations is probing how thousands of non-citizens ended up on the rolls, with questions about whether any close races were affected, including a tied Democratic council primary in Roselle. The investigation could lead to hearings, new safeguards, and potential accountability for state officials and contractors before the 2026 elections.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Linden

  • Cougar Headquarters Invites Residents to Help Create Annual Holiday Ornament (tapinto.net)
  • Clark Council Tables Curfew Ordinance (goleader.com)
  • NJIB's Guide to 60+ New Jersey August Festivals and Events - New Jersey Isn't Boring (newjerseyisntboring.com)

Cranford

  • New Project Labor Agreement Law Gives NJ Construction Workers Better Benefits (tapinto.net)
  • Wayfair's Black Friday in July ‘doorbuster' deals are up to 80% off (ktsm.com)
  • NJMIHIA Announces G.L.O.W. Program Awardees Through $1 Million Community Investment Initiative (insidernj.com)

Westfield

  • Impractical Jokers Kicks Off New Season Featuring Rahway (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He wanted his quarter back. (Thank you Pat S. for sending it in!)
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