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Hi South Brunswick! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • South Brunswick residents confront governor over data center plans and protections
  • South Brunswick's summer traffic blitz cuts crashes and targets Route 1 trouble spots
  • How Watchung Hills shut down South Brunswick at the goal line

Also on today's calendar: Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Protesters Greet Sherrill At South Brunswick Data Center Bill Signing (patch.com) — Residents and activists gathered at the South Brunswick Library as Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new law requiring data centers to report their energy and water use, just miles from a proposed local facility. While South Brunswick's mayor praised new tools to negotiate community benefits and oversight, environmental groups argued the measures fall short and renewed calls for a statewide moratorium on hyperscale data centers.
   

• Drop In Crashes Reported After South Brunswick PD's Summer Traffic Crackdown (patch.com) — South Brunswick police say their Operation Safe Summer crackdown cut local crashes by just over six percent, after thousands of traffic stops and summonses. The initiative targeted trouble spots identified by crash data and residents' complaints, and included planned roadway and signal improvements along Route 1 to keep drivers and pedestrians safer throughout the township.
   

• WHRHS Football: Watchung Hills Shuts Out South Brunswick in Season Opener, 14-0 (tapinto.net) — South Brunswick's high school football team was shut out 14-0 at home by Watchung Hills in Friday's season opener, marking the first win for new Warriors coach Joe Ascolese. The Vikings' best chance came at the 2-yard line, but Watchung Hills' defense held firm with a four-play goal-line stand.
   

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  • Middlesex Co. Marks Hunger Action Month With Events, Food Drives (patch.com)

Ok South Brunswick! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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