Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
Friday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
Saturday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Springfield Plans Tennis Court Project, Road Improvements and Fall Tree Planting (tapinto.net) — Springfield is moving ahead with tennis court upgrades and a slate of road projects, including work on Colfax Road, Henshaw Avenue, Hilltop Road, and sidewalks and ramps on Linden and Wabeno. The township is also coordinating crosswalk striping with Union County and planting 50 more trees through a grant, bringing this year's total to about 100 new trees.
• NJIB's Guide to 15+ New Jersey October Street Fairs 2026 (newjerseyisntboring.com) — Springfield residents can look forward to the Annual Fall Festival & Car Show on October 18 along Mountain Avenue, featuring free admission, food trucks, vendors, live music, and a beer garden. Families will find pony rides, a petting zoo, a trackless train, an inflatable kids zone, and a pumpkin patch, plus a car show with exotic and classic vehicles and on-site registration.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Does anyone know a good tutor for a homeschooled 6 year-old boy? Looking for someone experienced who can help with his learning at home for about 3 hour days, 2-3 times a week covering math, reading, and possibly 1… (Nextdoor S Springfield Ave)
ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Cashier (Village NJ) Salary Range $15.49 - $15.49/hr in Springfield. Apply here.
Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier in Short Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Summit
Costumes Take Center Stage at Summit's Oct. 24 Halloween Parade (tapinto.net)
Summit Girls Soccer Wins Second Straight Ahead of One Love Game (tapinto.net)
'No Kings: Vote Early' Day of Action Planned for October 17 in South Orange (villagegreennj.com)
Union County's Great Pumpkin Sail Returns At Echo Lake Park For 2026 (patch.com)
Westfield Among Best School Districts In NJ For 2027, Niche Says (patch.com)
SUV Slams Into House After 2-Car Crash In Linden (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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