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🌱 Patch AM: How Watchung Hills turned Senior Night into a statement win.

Coming up: Make Medicare Easier on the Watchung Patch calendar

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Hello Watchung! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Watchung Hills turned Senior Night into a statement win.

Also on today's calendar: Make Medicare Easier and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Watchung Hills Celebrates Seniors, Teachers and Unity With 14–12 Football Win (TAPinto.net) — Watchung-area readers can celebrate a big night for the Watchung Hills community, as the Warriors marked Senior Night, Teacher Appreciation, and a "White Out Against Hate" with a tight 14–12 football win over North Hunterdon in Warren. Players, cheerleaders, and band members were honored for their contributions, while the team's late defensive stand capped an evening focused on unity, inclusion, and school spirit.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watchung

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    Wednesday October 14
  • Make Medicare Easier →
    South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 7-eleven posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Plainfield. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for Dollar General Store Associate in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watchung here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Plainfield

  • Perdomo's Overtime Goal Caps North Plainfield's 3-2 Comeback Over Somerville (TAPinto.net)

Plainfield

  • Plainfield Council to Meet Tuesday with PILOT Agreement, Inclusive Playground on Agenda (TAPinto.net)
  • 2026-27 Big East Men's Basketball Summer Vibe Check: Seton Hall Pirates (anonymouseagle.com)

Berkeley Heights

  • Berkeley Heights Township Council Rejects Washington Street Stop Sign, Introduces New Plan for Mary Kay McMillan School Traffic (TAPinto.net)
  • Council Tables New Year's Eve Fireworks and Speed Limit Resolutions, Adopts Complete Streets Policy (TAPinto.net)
  • Human Resources - Associate, Americas Immigration (efinancialcareers.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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