Monday: Warmer, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Scotch Plains Finishes 2026 Paving Season, and One Resident Who Pushed for Years Finally Has His Street Paved (TAPinto.net) — Scotch Plains has wrapped up its 2026 road resurfacing program, repaving 17 streets and the Hetfield Avenue Bridge after a summer of detours and construction. One long-frustrated Fawn Ridge Road resident finally saw his block paved, while township officials say they'll keep evaluating road conditions and coordinating future work to minimize disruption and extend pavement life.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
The Coffee House at JFS & JCC The Board and Staff of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ announce that the Coffee House Social Day Program for Adults with Memory Loss is now... (More info)
💬 Chatter
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Jersey City's 87 Sussex to Host Fall Cooking Class With Chef Brian Walter —Tom La Vecchia Read on Patch
Dollar General posted a job opening for Dollar General Store Associate in Cranford. Apply here.
Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in South Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fanwood
Local Event: A New Play Celebrating Halloween (Jersey-style) (patch.com)
Meet the Candidates Night: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Election Forum on Oct. 13 (TAPinto.net)
Westfield
Westfield Celebrates Italian-American Heritage at 2026 Columbus Day Ceremony (TAPinto.net)
WHS Senior Mia O'Reilly Earns Special Recognition from USA Football (TAPinto.net)
After Years of Silence, The Watcher Returns: Season 2 Details Finally Revealed (talkandroid.com)
Plainfield
Plainfield Council to Meet Tuesday with PILOT Agreement, Inclusive Playground on Agenda (TAPinto.net)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!