🌱 Which Roselle-connected women earned Union County’s 2026 SHERO recognition?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Roselle-connected women earned Union County’s 2026 SHERO recognition?

Also on today's calendar: Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Thursday, May 14 and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
• Friday: Cloudy spells with a shower, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Cranford Mayor, Westfield Residents Among Union County SHERO Honorees (patch.com) — Women connected to Roselle are among those honored with Union County’s 2026 SHERO Award, which celebrates residents and workers making a lasting impact in their communities. The countywide recognition highlights leadership and service across many towns, including Roselle, Cranford, Summit, Westfield, and others, with nominations open to women 18 and older who live or work in Union County.
   

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📸 Around Roselle

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Roselle

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 14

• Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Thursday, May 14 →
  Weequahic Park, Meeker Ave, Newark
  7:30 am

Sunday May 17

• JC's Annual Kenilworth Street Fair & Classic Car Show →
  567 Boulevard, Kenilworth
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Roselle Board of Education Workshop Meeting
  Roselle Public Schools Roselle, NJ 07203
  6:00 pm

Monday May 18

• Roselle Board of Education Meeting
  Roselle Public Schools Roselle, NJ 07203
  7:00 pm

Sunday May 31

• Touch A Truck →
  Cranford Office Park Complex
  10:00 am

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📣 Roselle Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Main - ESL →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  10:00 am
• Porgy and Bess →
  Ritz Theatre & Performing Arts Center, 1148 E Jersey St, Elizabeth
  10:00 am
• Fords - Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  10:30 am
• Main - Preschool Storytime & Playgroup →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  10:30 am
• Inman- Preschool Storytime →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  10:30 am
• Iselin - Preschool Storytime →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  10:30 am
• Family Craft Time (Ages 3-5)
  Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
  10:30 am
• Iselin - Playgroup →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  11:15 am
• Inman- playgroup →
  Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
  11:15 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Roselle. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04501) - 1600 East St. Georges Ave. in Linden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roselle here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Linden

• TAPinto Linden Meet the Candidates Series: Mayor Derek Armstead (tapinto.net)
• Linden Public Schools : Student's Anonymous Kindness Letters Inspire Film (tapinto.net)
• Union County Police Arrest Three Following Stabbing Investigation at Wheeler Park in Linden (ucnj.org)

Cranford

• Cranford Officials Address Budget, Pool Memberships, and 750 Walnut Traffic Study (tapinto.net)

Westfield

• Bear Removed Safely After Unusual Union County Sighting (patch.com)
• Westfield Student Honored In Congressional Art Competition (patch.com)
• Major Upgrades Approved For Westfield Firehouses (patch.com)

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Ok Roselle! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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