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Sunday June 21st Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Springfield Community Pool belongs on your must-visit summer list
  • County lawsuit over tree loss near Springfield’s Smithfield Park explained

Also on today's calendar: The Emotional Reality of Caregiving and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a cow with no legs? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 13 Amazing Swimming Pools Offering Day Passes Across New Jersey (myfamilytravels.com) — Springfield Community Pool on Morrison Road offers residents an easygoing, neighborhood-style place to cool off, complete with shaded seating and flexible day passes. Highlighted among top New Jersey pools with day access, it gives Springfield families and visitors a convenient, low-pressure way to enjoy summer close to home without committing to a full-season membership.    

• Union County Sues Open Road Subaru Affiliates Over Alleged Clearing of Protected Parkland (tapinto.net) — Union County is suing entities tied to Open Road Subaru, alleging they illegally cleared about 1.5 acres of protected parkland along the Rahway River near Smithfield Park in Springfield to expand parking. Officials say roughly 300 mature trees were removed from Green Acres–protected land and are seeking damages, restoration, and replanting to protect local habitat and public open space.    


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Other local events
    Monday June 22
  • NATIONAL PINEAPPLE DAY CRAFT
    Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
    6:30 pm
  • Tuesday June 23
  • Lunchtime Film: Merrily We Roll Along
    Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
    12:00 pm
  • Author Talks Online: Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
    Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
    2:00 pm
  • CONSTELLATION STORY TIME & CRAFT
    Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
    3:30 pm
  • Wednesday June 24
  • Teen Dungeons and Dragons - Ages 13-18
    Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
    6:00 pm
  • TEEN DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS
    Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday June 25
  • SEW IT! DINO NUGGET PILLOWS
    Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
    4:30 pm
  • Friday June 26
  • Sensory Play with Exploration Stations - Ages 1yr - 5yr
    Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • These Five New Jersey Downtowns are Hidden Gems —Steven Cohen Read on Patch
  • The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 821 in Springfield. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Client Engagement & Billing Technician in Short Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Summit

  • Pool Safety Day Returns To Summit With Free Swim Lessons, Float Night (patch.com)
  • Cars & Croissants Summit NJ: Annual Father's Day Weekend Event Returns Sunday (tapinto.net)
  • Summit Seniors Ryan Seymour and Donovan Tung Named to West Point in Class of 2030 Appointments (tapinto.net)

Millburn

  • Around Millburn: Voters Worry + Bears Wander + ICE Encounter + Trader Joe’s (patch.com)

Union


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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ground Beef (Thank you Deb S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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