🌱 Patch AM: How a new auto-theft bill could impact Watchung drivers and dealers

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new auto-theft bill could impact Watchung drivers and dealers

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Pleasant with variable clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
• Thursday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State legislators propose measure targeting transport of stolen autos (roi-nj.com) — A proposed New Jersey bill could directly affect how vehicles linked to theft rings move through Watchung Borough and other towns, by holding transport and storage companies civilly liable if they ignore red flags. Lawmakers say the measure targets sophisticated auto-theft pipelines that have hit high-end residential areas and commercial hubs, aiming to protect both residents and legitimate businesses statewide.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watchung

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Lonestar →
  URSB Carteret PAC, 46 Washington Street, Carteret
  8:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! →
  Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM,
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• English Conversation Group
  North Plainfield branch - Program Room
  6:00 pm
• National 4-H Animal Science Career Night →
  Webinar
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Sharing the Hope Family Support: Free and Confidential
  North Plainfield branch - Main Floor
  2:00 pm
• Create and Connect
  North Plainfield branch -
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Dunellen HarvestFest - 2026 | Free admission →
  Washington Park, Dunellen
  11:00 am
• NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
  The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
  4:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Elizabeth Snyder-Continental Chapter DAR Meeting →
  , Green Brook Township
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Make Medicare Easier →
  South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
  10:30 am
• Warren Community Blood Drive - Lifesaver T-shirt for donors! →
  Watchung Hills Elks 885, 1 Elks Trail, Warren
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Great Swamp and the American Revolution →
  SCLSNJ's Warren Township Library Branch, 42 Mountain Blvd, Warren
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Watchung. Apply here.
• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in PLAINFIELD NJ S12859 in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watchung here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plainfield

• Plainfield Council Calls Special Meeting Wednesday to Choose McRae's Replacement (tapinto.net)
• Fallen Tree Closes Milton Place in Plainfield as Residents Remain Without Power (tapinto.net)
• When was the last time? This question has sent us down more than a few rabbit holes for teams like Highland Park, Elizabeth, Perth Amboy (cjsportsradio.com)

Scotch Plains

• Union Catholic Volleyball Team Beats No. 9 Ranked Williamstown (tapinto.net)

Middlesex

• Middlesex Fire Department Fishing Derby Rescheduled: New Date Announced (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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