🌱 Patch AM: How Springfield figures into Union County’s new clerk nomination

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In today's newsletter:

• How Springfield figures into Union County's new clerk nomination

Also on today's calendar: Flower Arranging.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cooper wins Democratic nomination for Union County clerk (newjerseyglobe.com) — Union County Democrats have chosen Tahirah "Tai" Cooper as their nominee for county clerk, a race that includes backing from Springfield's Democratic municipal chairman and references to former clerk Joanne Rajoppi's past service as Springfield mayor. The decision shapes countywide election administration and highlights Springfield's ongoing role in Union County politics.
   

📸 Around Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Flower Arranging →
  Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• 'The Springfield Listening Room' Presents:... →
  Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• Senior Bus goes to Short Hills Mall →
  Millburn Township, NJ Calendar Millburn, NJ 07041
  10:00 am
• Senior Water Aerobics →
  Millburn Township, NJ Calendar, 315 White Oak Ridge Road, Short Hills
  10:00 am
• Council Meeting →
  Kenilworth, NJ Calendar Kenilworth, NJ 07033
  6:00 pm
• Summer Movie & Dance Party: The Goonies →
  South Orange Village Calendar Floods Hill - North Ridgewood Road and Mead Street South Orang
  7:00 pm
• Planning Board Meeting →
  Millburn Township, NJ Calendar, 434 Millburn Avenue, Millburn
  7:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• Household Bulk Pickup →
  South Orange Recycling - South Orange NJ 07079
  7:00 am
• Play Canasta →
  Millburn Township, NJ Calendar, 200 Glen Ave, Millburn
  11:00 am
• Post Partum Support Group
  Westfield Memorial Library Meeting Room
  12:00 pm
• The Market at Union →
  Union Township, NJ Calendar, Union Center Plaza & Parking Lot 1980 Morris Ave., Union
  5:00 pm
• Hands-On: Fettuccine "Alfredo": Burro e Parmigiano →
  Eataly, 1200 Morris Tpke #112, Short Hills
  5:00 pm
• UCC Laugh for Charity Gala and Casino Night 2026 →
  Galloping Hill Golf Course, 3 Golf Dr, Kenilworth
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Springfield. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Summit

• TAPinto Summit Launches Community Survey on School Bus Transportation (tapinto.net)
• Apply for Social Marketing Activation Lead, Aveeno (kenvue.com)
• Summit High School Ranks No. 30 in New Jersey in Latest US News Poll (tapinto.net)

Union

• Teaching Opportunities at Temple Sholom (tapinto.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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