🌱 Patch AM: How did Scotch Plains-Fanwood let a tied game slip away?

Good morning to you Scotch Plains! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Scotch Plains-Fanwood let a tied game slip away?
• Which Scotch Plains magnet schools made New Jersey's top 50 list?

Also on today's calendar: Lonestar and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Some sun, warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glen Ridge field hockey uses fourth quarter rally to get past Scotch Plains-Fanwood (nj.com subscription) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood's field hockey team fell 3–1 at home to Glen Ridge, which broke a 1–1 tie with two fourth-quarter goals in Scotch Plains. Despite eight saves from Raiders goalie Liviana Guarino, Glen Ridge outshot Scotch Plains-Fanwood 20–8, with Emily and Olivia Torrisi combining for three key points in the win.
   

• 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 New Jersey's top public high schools for 2027, including Union County Magnet, Academy for Information Technology, Academy for Allied Health Science, and Union County Vocational-Technical. The statewide Niche list emphasizes academics, culture, diversity, and teacher quality, giving local families another data point when comparing high school options across New Jersey.
   

📸 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
Friday October 2
• Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
  Webinar - Online Presentation,
  2:30 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 34 Days Until Election Day: Make Your Voice Heard —Romel D'Munda Read on Patch

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🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

• Fanwood Christmas Houses Take One-Year Holiday Break, But Tradition of Giving Continues (tapinto.net)

Clark

• Clark Schools Plan Week Of Respect With Districtwide Spirit Week (patch.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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