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š± Patch AM: How Montclair shut down Scotch Plains-Fanwoodās offense in 4ā0 loss
Also, don't miss A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

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 Montclair shut down Scotch Plains-Fanwood's offense in 4–0 loss
Also on today's calendar: A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Montclair field hockey dominates Scotch-Plains Fanwood (nj.com subscription) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood's field hockey team fell 4–0 on the road to Montclair, which controlled possession and outshot SPF 17–2. Despite the loss, goalie Livianna Guarino turned away nine shots, and the Raiders now look to regroup after dropping to 3–4 on the season.
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📸 Around Scotch Plains
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains
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★ Featured events ★
- A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
12:00 pm - Fannywood Day Street Fair & Food Truck Fest →
Held Along Intersection of South Ave. & Martine Ave.,
10:00 am - 13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest →
Union College, Cranford
5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- "FIVE JERSEYMEN" presented by Marylou Morano Kjelle →
Shady Rest Country Club, 820 Jerusalem Rd, Scotch Plains
7:30 pm - Scotch Plains Rank the Desserts →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
7:00 pm - Rank The Desserts - Library Event about Ranked-choice voting →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
7:00 pm - Rank the Desserts (and learn about Ranked-choice voting) →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
7:00 pm - Special Film Screening: 9 to 5 →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
12:00 pm - Steeple Concerts sparks 7th season on Sun., Sept. 27, with creative pianist and friends. →
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 414 E Broad St, Westfield
5:00 pm - The Seeing Eye →
New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
10:30 am - Solar Telescope Observation Event →
Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains
1:00 pm - MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
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- 24 HOUR Home Care NJ — (908) 912-6342
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- Cranford Performance Institute — 9089340055
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Change Is a Good Thing —Romel D'Munda Read on Patch
- Film Screening at the Library: 9 to 5 —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
- Benchmark Senior Living Nashua Crossings posted a job opening for Housekeeper: part time in Scotch Plains. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook - Clark Chili's in Clark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fanwood
- Wardlaw+Hartridge Students Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists (tapinto.net)
Westfield
- EZ Ride to Honor Town of Westfield, Schools for Safe Routes to School (tapinto.net)
Woodbridge
- Woodbridge Police Director Nisky Defends Flock Cameras In Town (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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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