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Hi there, Springfield! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Springfield residents can finally snag a REAL ID appointment locally

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with periods of rain, temps: high: 74, low: 67.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Still need a REAL ID? NJ expands appointments to three more locations (njherald.com) — If you still need a REAL ID, Springfield is now one of several New Jersey MVC locations offering appointments, making it easier for local residents to get compliant ID. The state has recently expanded slots in multiple towns to cut wait times before stricter federal travel rules take full effect.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Summit

  • Summit School District Names New Business Administrator (tapinto.net)
  • .Net Full Stack Developer(Mid-level) with Strong Agentic AI / Summit, NJ(Hybrid) - Exatech Inc - Summit, NJ, US (dice.com)
  • Summit Football to Play Two Home Games Under Tatlock Lights (tapinto.net)

Union

  • Union County Sets New Dates For 2 Family Fun & Flix Movie Nights (patch.com)

Westfield

  • Driver Ejected In 4-Car Crash On Garden State Parkway In Union (patch.com)
  • Westfield Honors Jim Gildea For 25 Years As Town Administrator (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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