🌱 Patch AM: See which Scotch Plains magnet schools cracked New Jersey’s top 10

Coffee in hand, Scotch Plains? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See which Scotch Plains magnet schools cracked New Jersey's top 10

Also on today's calendar: Lonestar and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
• Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• The 50 Best Public High Schools in New Jersey for 2027, According to Niche (njfamily.com) — Several Scotch Plains-based Union County magnet schools rank among the very best public high schools in New Jersey for 2027, according to Niche's new list. The rankings weigh academics most heavily but also factor in diversity, teacher quality, activities, and parent and student reviews, helping local families compare elite options across the state.
   

📸 Around Scotch Plains

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Lonestar →
  URSB Carteret PAC, 46 Washington Street, Carteret
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest →
  Union College, Cranford
  5:00 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
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
  Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM,
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Recycling Right in Union County Library Program →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  10:00 am
• Virtual Author Event with Veronica Roth, author of Divergent series →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Solar Telescope Observation Event →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  1:00 pm
• Jamtoberfest '26 - Fours Bands - Nonstop Music All Day! →
  Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Virtual Author Event: Smithsonian Curator and Author Carolyn Russo →
  Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Tracy Colletto and The Naked Sun →
  Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, 135 Watson Rd, Fanwood
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
  The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Oldies Dance →
  Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 S 21st St, Kenilworth
  7:00 pm

📣 Scotch Plains Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Scotch Plains PatchAM possible:

• Somerset Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery — (908) 222-0070
• Lawn-Gevity Landscaping — (908) 654-5296
• Cranford Performance Institute — 9089340055
• BONJOUR Home Care — (908) 447-4896
• PSE&G — (800) 436-7734
• Orange Mattress — (732) 428-4125
• Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
• Maintenance by Diaz — 9083571445
• The Pool Boss — (973) 823-7007
• 24 HOUR Home Care NJ — (908) 912-6342

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in PLAINFIELD NJ S12859 in Plainfield. Apply here.
• Atria Senior Living posted a job opening for Porter in Cranford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

• Fanny Wood Day Canceled In Fanwood After Nor'easter Forecast (patch.com)

Westfield

• Comedy 'Morning's at Seven' Opens at Westfield Community Players Saturday (tapinto.net)

Plainfield

• Plainfield Council Calls Special Meeting Wednesday to Choose McRae's Replacement (tapinto.net)
• Big Central Conference Top 15 football rankings, through Week 4 (mycentraljersey.com)

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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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