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Coffee in hand, Springfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Springfield's new school plan could change your child's classroom

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the p.m.; cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Springfield Board of Education Approves Strategic Plan Through 2029 (TAPinto.net) — Springfield's Board of Education has unanimously adopted a new three-year strategic plan that will steer the township's schools through 2029, focusing on instructional excellence and student well-being. For Springfield families, that means expanded AP and dual-enrollment options, more career pathways and internships, and targeted efforts to cut absenteeism and boost literacy and math performance, all tracked through annual progress reviews.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Server in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04589)230 Morris Avenue in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Millburn Fire Department Celebrates 150 Years With Open House (patch.com)

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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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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