Tuesday: Warmer with variable clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
Thursday: Warm with sun and some clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sherrill signs $8 million school mental health pilot law (newjerseyglobe.com) — Woodbridge's own State Sen. Joe Vitale helped sponsor a new $8 million SPARK pilot program that will connect New Jersey students with school-based mental and behavioral health services starting in 2027. Up to ten districts will be chosen, and the initiative will complement existing NJ4S supports, new phone restrictions in schools, and stronger online privacy protections for minors.
• Smash-and-Grab Robbery at N.J. Mall Jewelry Store Prompts SWAT Response (instoremag.com) — Recent smash-and-grab jewelry robberies across New Jersey have included incidents in Woodbridge, as thieves target malls and shops during the day using sledgehammers and stolen cars. A latest case in Hackensack triggered a SWAT response after shoppers mistook shattered glass for gunfire, underscoring how rising gold prices are driving increasingly brazen thefts.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA Fall Session at The Gateway Family YMCA —Colleen Clayton Read on Patch
Hi there beautiful people. Happy Sunday. My name is Me'Chelle and I'm new to New Jersey (I'm from California). I was wondering if anyone can recommend a Pilates class or a… (Nextdoor Amboy - Decker)
CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Rahway. Apply here.
Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1315) in Linden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodbridge here.
Football Recap: Colonia Comes Up Short Despite Punishing Ground Game (maxpreps.com)
Perth Amboy
Nor'easter ranked 2nd to Sandy for flooding height at Jersey Shore, experts say (nj.com)
The Sacred Art of Holy Icon GR – From Thessaloniki to Churches All Across America (thenationalherald.com)
Ok Woodbridge! 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
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