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In today's newsletter:

  • Did Franklin's water main project damage Somerset homeowners' plumbing?
  • Rutgers Prep girls crack national Top 10—see where they rank
  • Big landlord's growing portfolio now includes Somerset's Grove apartments

Also on today's calendar: Jamtoberfest 2026: Four Bands, Food Trucks & Vendors — One Epic Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Variably cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Franklin Residents Say Water Main Upgrades Led to Leaks, Costly Plumbing Repairs (tapinto.net) — Franklin Township homeowners in Somerset say recent water main upgrades left them with leaking water heaters, high pressure, and costly plumbing fixes they weren't warned about. Township officials admit communication fell short and are now reviewing potential impacts, liability questions, and road conditions as more neighborhood infrastructure work moves ahead.
   

• Girls Fall 2026 High School Rankings: Top 25 unveiled after Week 4 (soccerwire.com) — Rutgers Prep's girls soccer team in Somerset is ranked No. 7 nationally in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 after starting the season 4-0-1. The poll highlights their strong early performance against top competition as they represent Somerset on a national stage.
   

• TruAmerica adds 200 apartments in San Ramon to portfolio (therealdeal.com) — A major apartment investor, TruAmerica Multifamily, recently expanded into New Jersey by buying The Grove Somerset, a 384‑unit community in Somerset. While the latest deal is in California, the company's growing footprint suggests continued interest and potential future investment in large rental properties like those serving Somerset residents.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Bound Brook

  • Elizabeth nets back-to-back Bellamy & Son Paving Player of the Week honors, as Qua'Yon Williams scores every which way vs. St. Joe's (cjsportsradio.com)

Middlesex

  • Middlesex Energy Workshop Offers Ways To Cut Costs (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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