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Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Route 22 Crash Reduces Traffic To 1 Lane Each Way In Watchung (patch.com) — Drivers in Watchung faced major delays Tuesday evening after a crash on Route 22 near Blue Star Drive narrowed the highway to one lane in each direction. Watchung police warned motorists to expect backups, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes while they worked to clear the scene and determine when all lanes could safely reopen.
• Watchung Townhouse Project Listed For Third Approval Extension (patch.com) — Watchung residents will see the long-delayed townhouse project at 1375 Plainfield Avenue back before the Board of Adjustment on Thursday, as the developer seeks a third extension of its approval. The 24-unit plan, including five affordable homes to replace an abandoned office building, raises fresh questions about when this prominent Watchung property will finally be redeveloped.
• WHRHS Girls Soccer: Bello's OT Winner Lifts Watchung Hills Past Hunterdon Central, 3-2 (tapinto.net) — Watchung Hills Regional High School's girls soccer team, which serves Watchung students, grabbed its first win of the season with a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory against Hunterdon Central. Olivia Bello scored twice, including the golden goal, while several teammates contributed key assists and strong goalkeeping, giving the Warriors a needed boost after a tough start.
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