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Good morning to you Westfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Westfield parents demand stricter school tech rules and a full audit

Also on today's calendar: Why We Dance Brings Free AfroBeats Dance Workshop to Fanwood on August 30 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Monday: Warm; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Westfield Parents Press School Board For Broader Student Tech Limits (patch.com) — Westfield parents are pushing the local Board of Education to tighten student technology use, especially for younger grades, by limiting YouTube, generative AI, and unsupervised web access. Representatives of Parents for Mindful Tech in Westfield Schools are also urging a districtwide audit of classroom apps and screen time, while board leaders say the proposals will be considered in committee discussions as the new school year begins.
   

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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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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