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Mertztown, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Scott’s Gyro Box in Mertztown scored on inspection

Also on today's calendar: Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 61.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Continued evidence of rodent activity found during Berks food safety and restaurant inspections (readingeagle.com) — Food safety inspectors recently checked dozens of Berks County eateries, including Scott's Gyro Box on Home Road in Mertztown, which passed with no violations on its May 13 inspection. The report highlights where issues like temperature control, cleanliness, and pest prevention were found elsewhere, helping you see how other nearby restaurants, food trucks, and school cafeterias are performing on health standards.
   


📸 Around Mertztown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mertztown

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Other local events
    Thursday June 4
  • School Closed-Teacher In-service đŤ
    Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
  • Monday June 8
  • đ§ŞCamp Invention đ§ 
    Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
    8:30 am
  • MP4 Grades Live 2 PM
    Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
    2:00 pm
  • Report Cards Go Live đ
    Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
    2:00 pm
  • MP 4 Report Cards Live on Parent Portal
    Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
    2:00 pm
  • School Board Meeting
    Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday June 9
  • Report Cards Live
    Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
    2:00 pm

📣 Mertztown Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • LAST STUDENT DAY! High School Dismissal 10:15am
    Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
    7:30 am
  • 4th Grade Field Trip- Crystal Cave
    Willow Lane El Sch Macungie, PA 18062
    9:00 am
  • Last Day of SchoolâEarlier, Early Dismissal đ
    Brandywine Heights Area SD Topton, PA 19562
    11:15 am
  • JA - PTO Meeting
    Fred J. Jaindl El Sch Breinigsville, PA 18031
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday June 4
  • 5th Grade Picnic
    Wescosville El Sch Allentown, PA 18106

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Last week, our crew at Just Junk It Removal LLC cut out and hauled away over 1,200 square feet of carpet, padding, and tack strips.
    We completed the entire job in just 4 hours, saving the customer time, hassle, and money. Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, property manager, or… (Nextdoor Fleetwood Rd / Bowers Rd)
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Patrol Driver Part Time in Topton. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Light Equipment Operator/Meter Machine Operator in Breinigsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mertztown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kutztown

  • Bulletin board: Reading Buccaneers to hold free show (readingeagle.com)
  • Delaney Hall Protester Charged With Biting ICE Officers Previously Pleaded Guilty in Child Pornography Case (ntd.com)
  • On Having Blind Spots, Becoming Envious, Feeling Grateful and Attaining Cycling Success (roadbikerider.com)

Fleetwood

  • Winningest Eastern Storm Driver Brady Bacon Joins 2026 Swing, Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Present the Usac Yokohama Eastern Storm, June 16 to June 21 (speedwaydigest.com)

Ok Mertztown! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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