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Happening soon: Lonestar on the Watchung Patch calendar

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What's up Watchung! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Lonestar at URSB Carteret PAC
  • Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know at Webinar - Online Presentation
  • Cannabis Certified Starting October 5th! at Raritan Valley Community College On ZOOM

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: A stray afternoon shower, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

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  • HUB International posted a job opening for Assistant Vice President - Commercial Lines in Berkeley Heights. Apply here.
  • Williams-Sonoma posted a job opening for Lead Sales (Key Holder), Full Time, Summit - West Elm in Summit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watchung here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Plainfield

  • A Life of Service Remembered: North Plainfield Mourns Retired Sgt. Michael S. Fahs (tapinto.net)

Plainfield

  • Central Jersey Jazz Festival Comes to Plainfield City Hall Sunday: What You Need to Know (tapinto.net)
  • Cranford football is 4-0 as its schedule gets even tougher (unionnewsdaily.com)
  • Events This Week in New Jersey from September 29 to October 5, 2026 (newjerseystage.com)

Scotch Plains

  • When Your Toddler Moves into Your Bed (tapinto.net)
  • The 50 Best Public High Schools in New Jersey for 2027, According to Niche (njfamily.com)

Ok Watchung! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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