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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.
   

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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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