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🌱 Patch AM: The Lost Cities of the Mayans - Library Presentation and 14 more events

And on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar - Community Worship & BBQ

Wednesday September 9th Patch AM
Wednesday September 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hi there, Scotch Plains! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Community Worship & BBQ at Willow Grove Presbyterian Church
  • The Lost Cities of the Mayans - Library Presentation at Scotch Plains Public Library
  • Library Talk: The Lost Cities of the Mayans at Scotch Plains Public Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

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  • Library Event: Rank The Desserts (and learn about Ranked-choice voting) —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • Understanding the Delay in Scotch Plains' 2026 Tax Bills — As We Wind Down Summer and Labor Day —Romel D'Munda Read on Patch
  • Smashburger posted a job opening for Cashier in Cranford. Apply here.
  • DSV posted a job opening for Supervisor, Ocean Export in Iselin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

  • Fanwood PBA Food Truck Festival Returns Sept. 13 with Food, Football, and Tim Parker of the NY Red Bulls (tapinto.net)
  • Fanny Wood Day Returns Sept. 27 with Pro Wrestling, Muscle Cars, Food Trucks and Family Fun in Fanwood (tapinto.net)
  • Local Restaurant Owners and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Alumni Donate Outdoor Seating for School Courtyard (tapinto.net)

Westfield

  • Great Food, Coffee And Company Brewing At Westfield's Perch & Parlor (patch.com)
  • Local Event: LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA Concert Series: A Flamenco/Jazz & Pop event with the acclaimed ALBA MUSIK Group (patch.com)

Watchung

  • Route 22 Crash Reduces Traffic To 1 Lane Each Way In Watchung (patch.com)
  • Watchung Townhouse Project Listed For Third Approval Extension (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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