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Greetings Springfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Route 22 water main work will affect Springfield drivers this fall
  • See what's nearly finished at Springfield's Patriot Way redevelopment site
  • Marriage licenses include a couple from Springfield, New Jersey this month

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Springfield and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Springfield to See $2 Million Route 22 Water Main Overhaul This Fall (communitynews.org) — Springfield residents and Route 22 drivers face months of construction as New Jersey American Water replaces aging water mains between Lawrence Road and the Rahway River and on several neighborhood streets. Expect visible street markouts, lane disruptions, and full curb‑to‑curb repaving where required, with all work targeted for completion by late October.
   

• Patriot Way Redevelopment Nears Finish in Springfield as Historic Bell is Installed (tapinto.net) — Springfield's Patriot Way redevelopment is nearly finished, with exterior work done and interior construction moving quickly, according to the township administrator. A historic church bell has been installed in the foyer, and officials say they're closely coordinating with the developer to keep the project on schedule as a new centerpiece for the area.
   

• Marriages-divorces, Sept. 9, 2026 (republicanherald.com) — A recent batch of marriage licenses includes a couple where both partners list Springfield as their residence, alongside many pairs from nearby Pennsylvania communities. The same public record report also notes several divorces granted, offering a snapshot of recent family court activity in the broader region.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 9
  • Picture day - Upper Gym
    Chatham Middle School 480 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 07928
    8:00 am
  • St. Joe's Collection
    Westfield School District 302 Elm Street , Westfield, NJ 07090
    8:25 am
  • Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting
    South Orange Village Calendar Hybrid Meeting: Virtual Zoom Meeting/In-Person - 76 South O
    8:30 am
  • Development Review Committee Meeting →
    Roselle Park Borough Hall, 110 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park
    9:00 am
  • Creative Hands →
    Millburn Township, NJ Calendar, 100 Main Street, Millburn
    10:00 am
  • Union Y Community Lunch Program →
    The Union Y, 501 Green Ln, Union
    11:45 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Dairy Clerk in Summit. Apply here.
  • Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandiser Retail Cov II - Newell in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Summit

  • Exclusive TAPinto Summit Survey Finds 70% of Respondents Oppose Daily School Busing (tapinto.net)
  • Apply for Manager Supply Planning Process (kenvue.com)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 8: 'The Drop: A Snowfall Saga' Picks Up in the West Coast Rap World of '90s L.A. (staytunedmag.com)

Millburn

  • Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Allowed Again In Millburn (patch.com)

Union

  • Department of Justice charges 5 in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and New Jersey with crimes related to noncitizen voting (milwaukeecourier.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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