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In today's newsletter:

  • South Brunswick woman among two young friends killed on NYC subway tracks
  • How to spot the fake emails targeting South Brunswick school parents now.
  • How South Brunswick's girls edged powerhouse Ridge at Ocean County Park.

Also on today's calendar: Protinick Farms Fall Activities and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. South Brunswick Woman, Sayreville Man Killed In NYC Subway Incident (patch.com) — South Brunswick readers are learning more about 24-year-old Malaika Chitre of Dayton, who was killed alongside a Sayreville friend when a southbound 4 train struck them at Manhattan's Spring Street station early Sunday. Police say the pair were on the tracks for unknown reasons as the investigation continues, while local ties emerge through Chitre's South Brunswick High School background and recent academic and professional achievements.
   

2. South Brunswick schools warn parents about email scam (nj1015.com) — South Brunswick parents are being warned about scam emails that pretend to come from district staff and ask for money, gift cards or personal information. The school district stresses it will not send unsolicited messages requesting funds or financial details this way, and urges families to avoid clicking links and instead report suspicious emails directly to their child's school or the superintendent's office.
   

3. MERGE: Battle at Ocean County Park Girls 2026 (milesplit.com) — South Brunswick's girls cross-country team turned heads at Ocean County Park, edging Ridge in the 5K merge behind standout senior Ovi Telavane's 17:55 run. With several teammates also posting strong times, the Vikings look poised for a powerful season against top New Jersey competition.
   

4. Advocates call for NJ data center ban after diesel spill into creek (njherald.com) — A new transparency bill for data centers was signed at the South Brunswick Public Library, just as climate advocates push for a statewide moratorium after a major diesel spill from a Secaucus data center fouled a nearby creek. The piece explains growing concern over data centers' water and power use, and how many New Jersey towns are already blocking new facilities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • IACFNJ to Host Grand Navratri Garba Celebrations in South Brunswick on October 9 & 10, 2026 —Dr. Tushar Patel Read on Patch
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Cranbury. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in North Brunswick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Brunswick here.

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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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