🌱 See how a Branchburg teen’s logo will brand a local welding firm
Branchburg, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Branchburg! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how a Branchburg teen’s logo will brand a local welding firm
- How a new community solar project could brighten Branchburg’s energy future
Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 58.
- Sunday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) Delivers for Local Businesses (town.news) — A Branchburg student at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School is gaining real-world experience by designing branding for local businesses through the school’s PawPrints Print Shop. Her logo for Paolillo Welding in Hillsborough was selected for apparel and business cards, while classmates created anniversary designs for Shade Tree Garage, with proceeds supporting SCVTHS senior scholarships. 
• NJEDA Board Approves $79M for Large-Scale Building Decarbonization Projects Through RETROFIT NJ Program (einpresswire.com) — Branchburg is set to host a new 3.4 MW community solar project on a warehouse roof, backed by a $2.49 million NJEDA clean energy loan. That project is part of $79 million in statewide grants and over $180 million in 2026 clean energy investments aimed at cutting emissions, boosting grid reliability, and lowering energy costs across New Jersey.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications →
Webinar,
2:00 pm -
Hidden History of the Revolution - Sat & Sun, June 13 & 14 →
East Amwell Historical Society Museum and Gallery, 1053 Old York Rd, East Amwell Township
2:00 pm -
Estate Jewelry Event at Roman Jewelers →
Roman Jewelers, 500 Commons Way, Bridgewater
11:00 am -
Camp Invention →
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School, 600 Garretson Rd, Bridgewater
8:30 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Friday June 19
Monday July 6
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Other local events
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Young Authors Club - Time Travelers!
Somerville Library Somerville branch - Youth Services
11:00 am -
Chinese Tea & Music (Offsite program)
Somerville Library Somerville branch - The Somerset Business Hub
2:00 pm -
Totes for Summer Fun
Somerville Library Somerville branch -
2:00 pm -
Tarot Meetup - Monthly
Somerville Library Somerville branch - Programs 2
3:30 pm -
Somerville Game Night
Somerville Library Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1
6:00 pm -
SMS High Honor Roll Dinner →
Somerville Middle School 51 West Cliff Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
6:00 pm -
Happy 250th Birthday America! →
www.cjcu-nj.org
10:00 am -
Unbound Golf Grand Opening →
Unbound Golf, 3150 US-22, Branchburg
12:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Saturday June 20
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💬 Chatter
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- My friend is looking to get her two kittens spayed.
Any recommendations in the piscataway/bridgewater/surrounding areas? Thank you for your advice in advance. (Nextdoor Branchburg)
🗞 Nearby News
Raritan
- Biosurgery R&D Lab Operations Manager (jnj.com)
- Analyst Data Operations (jnj.com)
- Raritan Valley Line riders face limits, detours during World Cup (mycentraljersey.com)
Hillsborough
- Hillsborough YMCA HOP 5K Brings Community Out For Run, Walk And School Spirit (patch.com)
Bridgewater
- Bridgewater Students Duct Tape Teacher To Wall, Raise $863 For Somerset Regional Animal Shelter (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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