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🌱 Patch AM: Downed Wire Closes Part Of Pine Grove Avenue In Summit

Coming up on the Summit Patch calendar: Girls' Night Out in Downtown Millburn

Sunday May 31st Patch AM

Morning Summit! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Downed wire shuts part of Pine Grove Avenue in Summit
  • How downtown Summit will transform for Family Fun Night June 4
  • How Summit’s pitchers teamed up for a no-hitter in playoffs

Also on today's calendar: Girls' Night Out in Downtown Millburn and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Downed Wire Closes Part Of Pine Grove Avenue In Summit (patch.com) — Summit residents are being urged to avoid Pine Grove Avenue after a downed wire forced police to close the road between Colony Drive and Glen Oaks Avenue. Nearby homes may experience power disruptions while JCP&L crews respond, and drivers are asked to use alternate routes until the area is secured and reopened.    

• Kick Off Summer in Downtown Summit with Family Fun Night (tapinto.net) — Downtown Summit will turn into a giant block party for Family Fun Night on Thursday, June 4, from 4–8 p.m., with Beechwood Road and Bank Street closed to cars. Families can enjoy games, a petting zoo, live entertainment, food trucks, and extended-hours shopping while supporting local Summit businesses.    

• Summit Pitching Duo Combines For No-Hitter In Sectional Quarterfinal Win Over Millburn (tapinto.net) — Summit High School’s softball team continued its postseason roll with a dominant 10–0, combined no-hitter win over Millburn in a sectional quarterfinal played in Summit. Pitchers Hannah Jacobson and Charlotte Yarnall shut down Millburn, while a balanced offense piled on nine hits. The Hilltoppers now advance to face South Plainfield in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 semifinals.    


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  • Madison Public Schools posted a job opening for Health and Physical Education Teacher in Madison. Apply here.
  • Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Lifeguard in Berkeley Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summit here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Providence

  • No. 3 New Providence Girls Lacrosse Dominates No. 14 Middle Township 17-4 in NJSIAA South Jersey Group 1 First Round (tapinto.net)
  • Jury hears closing arguments in rape trial (thenassauguardian.com)

Springfield

  • Springfield Summer Classes Open For Kids: Acting, Writing, Reading Enrichment (patch.com)
  • Westfield Residents Voice Data Center Concerns At Town Hall (patch.com)
  • Dayton Softball Team Heads to Sectional Semifinals After 8-Inning, 4-3 Win Over Glen Ridge (tapinto.net)

Millburn

  • Around Millburn: ICE Protests + Primary Election + Real Estate + Child Care (patch.com)

Ok Summit! 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: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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