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Morning Westfield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the Westfield Stop & Shop closing means for your grocery trips
  • How dominant were Westfield's boys at the Magee Memorial meet?

Also on today's calendar: The Discovery Orchestra presents "Inside Music" LIVE! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stop & Shop unveils remodeled, expanded store in North Jersey (northjersey.com) — Westfield shoppers face the loss of their local Stop & Shop this fall, as company officials and town leaders confirm the store is among several "underperforming" New Jersey locations slated to close. While a remodeled Wyckoff supermarket showcases the chain's new direction, Westfield residents will soon need to rethink their regular grocery routines and commutes.
   

• MERGE: Magee Memorial Class Meet Boys 2026 (milesplit.com) — Westfield High School's boys cross-country team turned in a standout performance at the Magee Memorial meet, topping the 5K merge with a tight 42.5-second spread and a 16:41.5 average. Junior Lincoln Staiger led the way, while Luke Barba captured the sophomore division title, underscoring strong depth for the Blue Devils this season.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Temple Sholom Invites Community to celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah 2026/5787 —Jessica Mackta Read on Patch
  • Can anyone recommend a low cost spay neuter besides People for Animals.
    I could not get an appointment there until January! (Nextdoor Clark Park)
  • Harvest Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Executive Chef & Sous Chef Culinary Leadership & Growth Opportunities with Harvest Restaurants (Westfield Location) in Westfield. Apply here.
  • Fleet Feet posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Outfitter) in Westfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Garwood

  • Cranford Couple Behind Active Life Fitness Focuses on Fitness for Every Stage of Life (tapinto.net)

Scotch Plains

  • Scotch Plains Council Marks Disability Rights Week, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (tapinto.net)
  • Football: Carteret Holds off Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 16-12 (tapinto.net)
  • Woman arrested on DUI charge in Scotch Plains (newportdispatch.com)

Millburn

  • Around Millburn: ICE Arrests + Property Taxes + Voting + Polluted River (patch.com)

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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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