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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Scotch Plains-Fanwood celebrates its dedicated marching band seniors at Tyson Field

Make time for Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray on the Scotch Plains Patch calendar

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Good morning Scotch Plains! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Scotch Plains-Fanwood celebrates its dedicated marching band seniors at Tyson Field
  • How Carteret edged Scotch Plains-Fanwood in a hard-fought 16-12 battle

Also on today's calendar: Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scenes from Scotch Plains-Fanwood Marching Band Senior Night (tapinto.net) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood neighbors packed Tyson Field Friday to honor the high school marching band's Class of 2027 during Senior Night. The celebration recognized years of rehearsals, performances, and teamwork by local students, giving families and the wider community a chance to cheer these seniors before they move on to their next chapters.
   

• Football: Carteret Holds off Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 16-12 (tapinto.net) — Scotch Plains-Fanwood football fans saw a tough home loss Friday night, as Carteret's powerful ground game sealed a 16-12 win despite a late Raiders touchdown. Local supporters can take heart in the Raiders' fourth-quarter push and strong defensive stands, even as they look ahead to the next chance to turn the season around.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Adult Events at the Scotch Plains Library for the week of September 21-25 —Scotch Plains Public Library Read on Patch
  • Remembering a Hometown Legend: Rest in Peace, Mike Marino —Romel D'Munda Read on Patch
  • Two Maids posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Garwood. Apply here.
  • AT&T posted a job opening for Bilingual Spanish Retail Sales Consultant in Watchung. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westfield

  • NJ Festival Orchestra to Celebrate America's 250th Year in 2026-27 Series Opener (tapinto.net)
  • AIM Senior Advisors Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Networking Breakfast on Oct 1 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com)
  • Stop & Shop unveils remodeled, expanded store in North Jersey (northjersey.com)

Plainfield

  • Plainfield's Micah Gordon Commits to Creighton University Basketball (tapinto.net)
  • Plainfield, North Plainfield Firefighters Respond to Downtown Plainfield Blaze (tapinto.net)

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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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