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Monday June 15th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Westfield crews stop dumpster blaze before it reaches nearby home

Also on today's calendar: Your Guide to Hernias & Life After Surgery, Free Virtual Webinar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What time is it when a clock chimes 13 times? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunshine and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dumpster Fire Ignites Near Home In Westfield (patch.com) — Westfield firefighters quickly knocked down a fully involved dumpster fire Sunday afternoon outside a home under construction near Forest Avenue and Eaglecroft Road, preventing damage to the structure. Crews stayed on scene for nearly two hours to fully extinguish hot spots and confirm the area was safe, and no injuries were reported.    


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💬 Chatter

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  • Westfield Memorial Library offers Blinkist Premium Free to All Cardholders —Roz Giuditta Read on Patch
  • Hello.
    I am looking for two people to unload two 5x8 pods into my new apartment in E. Orange. Tuesday, June 16. (Nextdoor Southside - Memorial Park)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Starter in Scotch Plains. Apply here.
  • Fresh Grocer posted a job opening for Fresh Grocer - Frozen Foods Clerk (Nicholas NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.00/hr in Colonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Garwood

  • Union County honors student voices and environmental stewardship in annual Arbor Day Poetry Contest (unionnewsdaily.com)

Scotch Plains

  • IHM Summer Academy Returns June 28 in Scotch Plains with Faith, Service, and Community-Focused Programming (tapinto.net)
  • Dalal Family Foundation Gift to the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Supports Global Field Study Opportunities for Students (tapinto.net)
  • Free - Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration (macaronikid.com)

Cranford

  • TV35 Wins 14 Statewide Awards for Coverage of Cranford Community (tapinto.net)
  • Cranford Author Linda Pergola to Sign Copies of Debut Children's Book The Adventures of Peter Pockets (tapinto.net)

Ok Westfield! 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: It's time to get a new clock. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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