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Also check out 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge on the Watchung Patch calendar

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Good morning Watchung! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 17th Annual Oktoberfest At Forest Lodge at Forest Lodge
  • NJ Big Flea Antiques Event at The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center
  • Helping those with Disabilities Training Event

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

North Plainfield

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Plainfield

  • Queen City Film Festival Returns to Plainfield October 15–18 with Honorees, Gala and Concert (TAPinto.net)
  • NJ Transit Replacing Railroad Ties at Netherwood Station in Plainfield (TAPinto.net)
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Westfield

  • Linden Crash Leaves 2 Adults, Infant Critically Injured On E. Linden Avenue (patch.com)
  • Fraud, Shoplifting, Stolen Vehicles Reported In Westfield (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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