🌱 Patch AM: Why 33 Springfield drivers were stopped at one crosswalk last week

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In today's newsletter:

• Why 33 Springfield drivers were stopped at one crosswalk last week

Also on today's calendar: A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
• Tuesday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Springfield Police Conduct Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Detail (tapinto.net) — Springfield police recently ran a focused pedestrian safety enforcement at Mountain Avenue and North Trivett Avenue, stopping 33 drivers who failed to yield in the crosswalk. Officers are urging Springfield residents to use marked crossings, stay alert, and remember that both motorists and pedestrians share responsibility for keeping these busy streets safe.
   

📸 Around Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• A World of Memories Begins at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp →
  Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, 73 E Valley Brook Rd, Washington Township
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Greater Union Township Mayor's Day 5K →
  Union High School, 2350 N 3rd St, Union
  9:00 am
Friday October 2
• Springfield Avenue's Art On Tap Fundraiser →
  The Wine Barrel, 1886 Springfield Ave, Maplewood
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• 13th Annual 2026 Oktoberfest →
  Union College, Cranford
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• JDHS Back to School Night
  Springfield Public School District Springfield, NJ 07081
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
  680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
  11:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Baltusrol Golf Club P.I.N.K. Tournament →
  Baltusrol Golf Club, 201 Shunpike Road, Springfield
Saturday October 3
• Jamtoberfest '26 Featuring A Brother's Revival, Touch of Grey, and Divided Sky →
  Swim & Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Roxbury Township
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• MEGA CARD SHOW - North Jersey Card Show at the Morristown Armory →
  Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
  Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Russell Peters →
  Stress Factory Comedy Club, 90 Church St, New Brunswick
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
  The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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

Summit

• Floating Planner Scheduler-Summit- North NJ Region — FirstEnergy (energynews.pro)
• 14 Summit Streets Have Road Work This Week. Is Yours on the List? (tapinto.net)
• Summit Week in Review: School Honors, NJ Transit Troubles and Community Giving (tapinto.net)

Union

• Hillside Ballot Drop Box Moves to Conant Park Ahead of 2026 General Election (tapinto.net)

Maplewood

• 2 Juveniles Hit By Cars In Maplewood Shortly After New School Year Starts (patch.com)

Ok Springfield! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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