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Hey there, Bernardsville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What health issues are worrying Bernardsville residents the most?
  • Former Bernardsville teacher celebrates final religious vows in Mendham

Also on today's calendar: NJ Audubon: August Mushroom Meander and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mental Health, Senior Health, Access To Care Are Top Concerns In Bernards Township Area (patch.com) — Bernardsville residents are part of a new regional health assessment that flags mental health, senior well‑being, and access to care as the top concerns across the Bernards Township Health Department's six‑town service area. Local respondents reported high anxiety, isolation among seniors, and worries about medical costs and transportation. Officials say these findings will guide future health programs serving Bernardsville and neighboring communities.
   

• Catholic educator begins new chapter with final religious vows (beaconnj.org) — Bernardsville readers may recognize Sister Chiara Marie Stimpfle, who once co‑taught at the School of St. Elizabeth and has now professed her final vows as a Sister of Christian Charity in Mendham. The longtime Catholic educator currently teaches fifth grade in Rockaway and previously served schools in Pennsylvania. Her home parish in Quakertown celebrated her new lifelong commitment online.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • Individualized ESL Classes
    Manville Library Manville branch - Quiet Room
    10:00 am
  • Genealogy Club
    Manville Library Manville branch - History Room
    10:30 am
  • Toddler Storytime
    Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
    10:30 am
  • Playdate at the Library
    Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for an electrician to move some sockets / lights for cabinets and ceilings and remove wiring for walls being demolished.
    Only reach out if you are reasonable and realistic. Nausheen_khokhar@yahoo.com (Nextdoor Bernardsville Crest)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Warren. Apply here.
  • ecomaids posted a job opening for House Cleaner PT/Weekly Pay in Morristown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bernardsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Basking Ridge

  • Basking Ridge Man Named Somerset County Fugitive of the Month Apprehended (tapinto.net)
  • $201K School Crossing Guard Services Contract Awarded In Bernards Township (patch.com)
  • Doc Robinson to Bring Live Music to Ross Farm for End-of-Summer Concert (tapinto.net)

Bedminster

  • Jon Ossoff Shakes Things Up: MAGA's Latest Obsession Is Natalie Harp? (crooksandliars.com)
  • Jon Ossoff is the Democrats' best anti-Trump weapon (unherd.com)

Ok Bernardsville! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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