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In today's newsletter:

• How strong is Summit boys soccer heading into this fall?
• See how Summit's home prices compare to New Jersey's priciest suburbs.

Also on today's calendar: Flower Arranging and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 89, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Built on Trust, Bound for Victory (tapinto.net) — Summit High's boys soccer team is gearing up for a grueling Watchung Division schedule and is calling on local fans to pack the stands this fall. With nearly its entire defense returning and five senior captains leading, the Hilltoppers are leaning on trust, chemistry, and community support as they chase a deep postseason run.
   

• Want to live in one of NJ's wealthiest suburbs? It'll cost you (northjersey.com) — If you own or hope to buy in Summit, new data confirms just how pricey the market has become, with typical home values around $1.46 million and double‑digit annual gains. Summit now ranks among the nation's wealthiest suburbs, outpacing other high-end New Jersey towns like Westfield, Tenafly, Princeton, and Ridgewood.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Summit

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Flower Arranging →
  Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• How Print News Builds Strong Communities →
  New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
  9:30 am
Wednesday August 19
• Let's Get Growing, Kids at Reeves-Reed Arboretum →
  Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit
  9:30 am
Thursday August 20
• Screen on the Green →
  Summit, NJ Calendar, 356 Broad Street, Summit
  7:15 pm
Friday August 21
• Troubadour Concerts: Campfire Night at the Troubadour →
  21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown
  7:30 pm
Sunday August 23
• Summit Farmers Market →
  Summit, NJ Calendar Summit, NJ 07901
  8:00 am
Monday August 24
• Council President Office Hours →
  Summit, NJ Calendar, 512 Springfield Avenue First Floor, Summit
  3:00 pm
• Hot Summer Nights Concert Series →
  Summit, NJ Calendar, 356 Broad Street, Summit
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• NIL and Its Impact on College Sports →
  New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
  9:30 am
Wednesday August 26
• Garden Concert featuring Sound Bite at Reeves-Reed Arboretum →
  Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Troubadour Concerts: Vet Songs →
  21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Garden Concert featuring Ginger Winn at Reeves-Reed Arboretum →
  Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

• Springfield Library Announces Full Slate of Late‑August Programs for Kids, Teens and Adults (tapinto.net)

Mountainside

• Sweet Success: Mountainside Lemonade Stand Raises Money for Community FoodBank. (tapinto.net)
• From Navy Minesweepers to Preserving Mountainside History, Scott Daniels Reflects on a Lifetime of Service (tapinto.net)

Livingston

• How To Drive When School Buses Approach: Livingston Cops Share Traffic Tips As First Day Of Class Nears (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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