🌱 Patch AM: Scotch Plains-Fanwood celebrates its dedicated marching band seniors at Tyson Field

Good morning Scotch Plains! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Scotch Plains-Fanwood celebrates its dedicated marching band seniors at Tyson Field
• How Carteret edged Scotch Plains-Fanwood in a hard-fought 16-12 battle

Also on today's calendar: Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scenes from Scotch Plains-Fanwood Marching Band Senior Night (tapinto.net) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood neighbors packed Tyson Field Friday to honor the high school marching band's Class of 2027 during Senior Night. The celebration recognized years of rehearsals, performances, and teamwork by local students, giving families and the wider community a chance to cheer these seniors before they move on to their next chapters.
   

• Football: Carteret Holds off Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 16-12 (tapinto.net) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood football fans saw a tough home loss Friday night, as Carteret's powerful ground game sealed a 16-12 win despite a late Raiders touchdown. Local supporters can take heart in the Raiders' fourth-quarter push and strong defensive stands, even as they look ahead to the next chance to turn the season around.
   

📸 Around Scotch Plains

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray →
  Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Fannywood Day Street Fair & Food Truck Fest →
  Held Along Intersection of South Ave. & Martine Ave.,
  10:00 am
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Choral Art Society of NJ Welcomes New Singers at Open Rehearsals →
  The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Ave, Westfield
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• "FIVE JERSEYMEN" presented by Marylou Morano Kjelle →
  Shady Rest Country Club, 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Rank The Desserts - Library Event about Ranked-choice voting →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Special Film Screening: 9 to 5 →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• The Seeing Eye →
  New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
  10:30 am
Saturday October 3
• Solar Telescope Observation Event →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
  Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
  Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Adult Events at the Scotch Plains Library for the week of September 21-25 —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
• Remembering a Hometown Legend: Rest in Peace, Mike Marino —Romel D'Munda Read on Patch

• Two Maids posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Garwood. Apply here.
• AT&T posted a job opening for Bilingual Spanish Retail Sales Consultant in Watchung. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westfield

• NJ Festival Orchestra to Celebrate America's 250th Year in 2026-27 Series Opener (tapinto.net)
• AIM Senior Advisors Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Networking Breakfast on Oct 1 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com)
• Stop & Shop unveils remodeled, expanded store in North Jersey (northjersey.com)

Plainfield

• Plainfield's Micah Gordon Commits to Creighton University Basketball (tapinto.net)
• Plainfield, North Plainfield Firefighters Respond to Downtown Plainfield Blaze (tapinto.net)

Ok Scotch Plains! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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