Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
Sunday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Watchung's Valley View Students Prepare to Return to School Sept. 3 (tapinto.net) — Valley View School families in Watchung should get ready for the Sept. 3 first day of classes, with students expected to bring their district-issued Chromebooks and chargers. Parents are urged to check the school website for summer assignments and supply lists so kids arrive prepared to reconnect with classmates and start the new year smoothly.
• Watchung Hills Welcomes 15 New Educators and Staff Members During Orientation (tapinto.net) — Watchung Hills Regional High School, which serves Watchung students, has welcomed 15 new educators and staff members ahead of the 2026–27 school year after a two-day orientation in Warren. New hires span English, math, science, world languages, special services, technology, and administration, including returning alumni, and were introduced to district resources, policies, and mentoring support.
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PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Watchung. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
North Plainfield
Severe Weather Cancels North Plainfield's Jim Barone Concert (tapinto.net)
Franklin Snow Removal, Road Projects and Public Health Efforts Highlight Somerset County Meeting (tapinto.net)
Viral 'Bongholeo' reveals motives after being charged following N.J. council meeting antics (nj.com)
Plainfield
Milan Harris to Bring Dreamers Uniform Tour, Clothing Giveaway to Plainfield Thursday (tapinto.net)
Plant Base Adds Home Delivery for Plainfield Cannabis Shoppers (taosnews.com)
All American Ford Supports Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity Through Ford's Building Together Initiative (tapinto.net)
Westfield
Cell Phone Ban In Westfield Schools: See The Rules (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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