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🌱 Patch AM: $130K For Bench Repairs At Mindowaskin Park Advances In Westfield

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In today's newsletter:

  • Westfield commits $130K to overhaul Mindowaskin Park's aging benches
  • Westfield mother charged with DWI after three-car Route 202 crash
  • New Thai Society Supper Club transforms former Splash of Thai space

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

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. $130K For Bench Repairs At Mindowaskin Park Advances In Westfield (patch.com) — Mindowaskin Park's 65 benches are set for a full refurbishment as Westfield's Town Council approved up to $130,675 for new slats and materials. Mayor Jeremy Berman says the town will now take over all park maintenance, ensuring safer, better-kept seating for residents who use the popular Westfield park daily.
   

2. Westfield Woman Drove Drunk With 2-Year-Old In Car Arrested After Crash, Police Say (patch.com) — Police say a 36-year-old Westfield woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated with a 2-year-old in her car after a three-vehicle crash on Route 202 in Raritan. The collision sent another driver and the child for hospital evaluations and occurred at the same intersection as a recent fatal hit-and-run, highlighting safety concerns relevant to Westfield residents who travel the area.
   

3. Thai Society Supper Club Opens At Former Splash Of Thai Site In Westfield (patch.com) — Westfield diners have a new option with the opening of Thai Society Supper Club on South Avenue, in the former Splash of Thai location. The restaurant emphasizes family recipes, authentic Thai flavors, and a stylish, welcoming space for everything from casual meals to special celebrations, offering both dine-in and takeout for local residents.
   

4. Another US Automaker Eyeballs EV Opportunities Missed By Tesla (cleantechnica.com) — Westfield readers may soon spot a greener way to get their books: the local public library is adding an electric Ford E-Transit bookmobile. It's highlighted as one example in a broader look at how startups are pushing electric trucks, vans, and box trucks into new roles that traditional automakers and Tesla have largely overlooked.
   

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