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

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In today's newsletter:

  • See how Westfield became a chilling backdrop in Netflix's new thriller
  • Community rallies to support injured Westfield roofer's long recovery

Also on today's calendar: LATIN JAZZ @ GALERIA: Flamenco/Jazz & Pop music & dance fusion with the acclaimed ALBA MUSIK GROUP and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A few showers in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'The Whisper Man' showcases 22 New Jersey locations (njbiz.com) — Westfield pops up on screen in Netflix's new thriller "The Whisper Man," with both a private home and Wilson Elementary School used as key filming locations for the fictional town of Garretton. The movie, shot across 22 New Jersey sites, features stars like Robert De Niro and Adam Scott and showcases Union County spots including Scotch Plains, Plainfield, Summit, Springfield, and more.
   

• Go-Fund-Me to Help Westfield Resident Recover from Life-Threatening Accident (tapinto.net) — A young Westfield resident is recovering from life-threatening injuries after a roofing fall that punctured his lung and severely damaged his ribs, requiring emergency surgery and more operations ahead. Friends and coworkers have launched a GoFundMe to help cover mounting medical and living expenses during his long recovery, and hundreds of donors have already contributed toward a $250,000 goal.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Westfield Memorial Library in partnership with DWC to present StoryWalk® through Downtown Westfield —Roz Giuditta Read on Patch
  • Discover the Union Chinese School in Westfield – You're Invited to Our Open House! —Airu Chen Read on Patch
  • Apple Montessori Schools posted a job opening for School Administrative Assistant in Westfield. Apply here.
  • Cranford Public Schools posted a job opening for Custodian - Substitute in Cranford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Garwood

  • Want to Improve Your Golf Game? Start by Improving Your Body (tapinto.net)

Scotch Plains

  • Scotch Plains Resident Loses $120,000 in LinkedIn-WhatsApp Crypto Scam, Police Say (tapinto.net)
  • Librarians Say These Are the Best New Fall Books to Add to Your TBR Pile Right Now (realsimple.com)
  • NJIB's Guide to 85+ New Jersey Free September Events 2026 (newjerseyisntboring.com)

Cranford

  • For Cranford Author Gary Ruppel, Mystery Begins With 'What If?' (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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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