🌱 Patch AM: How Summit nearly lost a 23-point lead but still won

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In today's newsletter:

• How Summit nearly lost a 23-point lead but still won
• Why Summit hasn't spent nearly $1 million in opioid settlement funds

Also on today's calendar: Garden Concert featuring Ginger Winn at Reeves-Reed Arboretum and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
• Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Football: Colonia Rally Falls Just Short in 23-21 Loss to Summit on Opening Day (tapinto.net) — Summit High's Hilltoppers opened their season at home with a nail-biting 23–21 win over Colonia, after nearly surrendering a 23-point first-half lead. Local fans saw standout plays from Jackson Marx and a late defensive stop on a two-point try, as Summit now looks ahead to its next matchup at Rahway.
   

• NJ towns 'wasted' $2.3M of opioid settlement on lavish purchases: 'people are dying because of this' (nypost.com) — Summit is holding nearly $1 million in opioid settlement funds unspent, as city officials say they're still designing a compliant, strategic plan with local nonprofits. A wider investigation criticizes many New Jersey towns for either splurging on questionable purchases or letting money sit while overdose deaths and treatment needs remain high.
   

📸 Around Summit

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Summit

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★ Featured events ★

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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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• Summit Farmers Market →
  Summit, NJ Calendar Summit, NJ 07901
  8:00 am
Monday August 31
• Council President Office Hours →
  Summit, NJ Calendar, 512 Springfield Avenue First Floor, Summit
  3:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Ensuring a Legacy Defined by Your Intention, not by Default →
  New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
  9:30 am
Wednesday September 2
• MEMORY CAFE: The Gathering Place →
  Christ Church Summit, 561 Springfield Ave, Summit
  12:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Autumn Wreath Making at Reeves-Reed Arboretum →
  Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit
  11:00 am
• Summit Community Blood Drive →
  Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Bouras Auditorium, 99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit
  11:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Summit Farmers Market →
  Summit, NJ Calendar Summit, NJ 07901
  8:00 am
• Came to Believe Service →
  United Methodist Church of Summit, 17 Kent Pl Blvd, Summit
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Enhancing Clinical Excellence at Overlook Medical Center →
  New Providence Presbyterian Church, 1307 Springfield Ave, New Providence
  9:30 am
Friday September 11
• Sunday School Remix →
  United Methodist Church of Summit, 17 Kent Pl Blvd, Summit
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Fall Migration Bird Walk at Reeves-Reed Arboretum →
  Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Ave, Summit
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Horizon Group USA posted a job opening for Product Development/Merchandising Opportunities- ALL LEVELS! in New Providence. Apply here.
• Vineyard Vines, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Lead (Part Time Manager) - Short Hills, NJ in Short Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summit here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Providence

• Bear Spotted In New Providence: What Residents Should Know (patch.com)
• Residents Enjoy Annual Casino Night at Lantern Hill (tapinto.net)
• Musical with NU roots releases concept album featuring alumni (dailynorthwestern.com)

Springfield

• Jonathan Yoshihiro wins weather-shortened APGA Mastercard Tour Championship (thegolfwire.com)

Millburn

• This 'Crown Jewel' Theater Of Millburn Is Getting A $25M Upgrade (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 bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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