🌱 Patch AM: Why a failed Springfield dispensary is at the center of a lawsuit

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a failed Springfield dispensary is at the center of a lawsuit

Also on today's calendar: The People's House? The Reality of Personal Taste in the White House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawsuit Claims New Jersey Lawmaker Set Up Straw Cannabis Business Owners to Cheat Social Equity Rules (ganjapreneur.com) — A lawsuit involving a now-closed cannabis dispensary in Springfield alleges that a state senator and business partners used straw owners to exploit social equity rules, leaving the store with heavy debt. The case, filed in Union County, claims millions were lost in Springfield and seeks damages and unpaid fees. All defendants strongly deny the accusations and vow to fight the suit.
   

📸 Around Springfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• The People's House? The Reality of Personal Taste in the White House →
  The Woodland, 60 Woodland Rd, Maplewood
  1:30 pm
• NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
  The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• CampFest 2026: free community event by One Happy Camper & Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ →
  Westfield
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our Homeless in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. →
  Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), 1601 Irving St, Rahway
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Planning Board Meeting
  Township of Springfield, 100 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  6:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Boogie Woogie Babies - Ages 6Mos - 2.5yrs
  Springfield Public Library Springfield, NJ 07081
  10:30 am
Saturday October 10
• Vintage Jewelry Sale →
  Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Vintage Jewelry Sale →
  Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  1:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic Illness →
  5:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Zumbini Halloween Party →
  721 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  10:15 am
Saturday October 24
• The Aromatherapy Launch →
  Creative Healing Counseling & Wellness Center, 155 Morris Ave, Springfield
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 25
• Zumbini Halloween Party →
  721 Mountain Ave, Springfield
  9:15 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• The Coffee House at JFS & JCC
  The Board and Staff of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ announce that the Coffee House Social Day Program for Adults with Memory Loss is now... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TD Bank posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager- Union/Chestnut in Union. Apply here.
• Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Courtesy Clerk-Bundler - Front End - 0852 in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Summit

• Summit Commuters Face More Disruption: Midtown Direct Diverted for Five Weeks (TAPinto.net)
• As homelessness rises in Essex County, families in crisis only have one place to go (essexreview.com)
• Energy Capital Partners (ECP) Closes $834 Million Continuation Vehicle for Next Wave Energy Partners (lasvegassun.com)

Millburn

• Millburn Art Gallery Expands Love Always Project Across Community (patch.com)

Union

• Local Event: Largest FREE Financial Empowerment and AI Conference (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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