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  • See what's new inside Avenel Street School after its $25M upgrade

Also on today's calendar: lessISMore #3 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woodbridge Unveils Major $25 Million Renovation at Avenel Street School (TAPinto.net) — Woodbridge families just gained a significantly upgraded Avenel Street School #4, with more classrooms, a larger gym and cafeteria, and modern safety and HVAC systems, funded partly by state aid and a 2023 referendum. Renovations at neighboring School #5 are still underway, promising similar improvements for Avenel students and reinforcing the township's push to modernize its oldest elementary campuses.
   

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Edison

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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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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