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🌱 Patch AM: How could four vacant Westfield Avenue properties soon be transformed?
And check out Dr. Mike's New Website Highlights Sport Psychology Services for Athletes on the Clark Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Clark? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How could four vacant Westfield Avenue properties soon be transformed?
Also on today's calendar: Dr. Mike's New Website Highlights Sport Psychology Services for Athletes and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
- Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Travel Agency, Homes on Westfield Avenue Could Be Redeveloped in Clark (tapinto.net) — Clark residents should know that the Township Council will vote Tuesday on a redevelopment plan for four long-vacant properties on Westfield Avenue, including a former travel agency. The proposal supports the town's push to revitalize the Downtown Village District with more walkable neighborhoods and potential affordable housing, and the public meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Clark Municipal Building.
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📸 Around Clark
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clark
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★ Featured events ★
- Dr. Mike's New Website Highlights Sport Psychology Services for Athletes →
Dr. Mike The Sport Psych, 66 Elm St, Westfield
11:59 pm - Salsa With The Union Mayor →
1980 Morris Ave, Union
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Meet Local Author & Travel Expert Linda Perillo at Book Event →
1255 Raritan Rd, Clark
1:00 pm - Labor Day Holiday [Frank K Hehnly Elementary School] [Public calen
Frank K. Hehnly Clark, NJ 07066 - Municipal Offices Closed - Labor Day →
Clark Township, NJ Calendar Clark, NJ 07066
9:00 am - Municipal Council Meeting →
City of Rahway Boards & Commissions Council Chambers - 1 City Hall Plaza Council Chambers Rahway NJ 07
7:00 pm - Township Council Public Meeting →
Clark Township, NJ Calendar, Council Chambers 315 Westfield Avenue, Clark
7:30 pm - Alcoholic Beverage Control Monthly Meeting →
City of Rahway Boards & Commissions Council Chambers - 1 City Hall Plaza Council Chambers Rahwa
6:30 pm - NO CODE: The Pearl Jam Tribute →
Crossroads, 78 North Ave, Garwood
8:30 pm - Community Worship & BBQ →
Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains
10:00 am - Willow Tree Children's Chorus →
Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains
5:00 pm - Designer Handbag BINGO and Tricky Tray →
Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy
12:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 17
Sunday September 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Applegreen US posted a job opening for Team Members - Starbucks, Auntie Anne's, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Retail, Pret, and Cinnabon in Woodbridge. Apply here.
- Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for In-Store Shopping Clerk in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rahway
- Broadway's Rock of Ages Band, Performing the Crushing 80s Hits from the Award-Winning Broadway Musical, to Headline Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway (tapinto.net)
- Local Event: Motown comes to Rahway Oct. 24 to Help Our Homeless in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. (patch.com)
- India's Cipla, China's Qilu partner for US launch of Merck's Keytruda biosimilar (star-telegram.com)
Cranford
- Cranford Advances Flood Projects, Reports $1.21 Million in Pool Revenue (tapinto.net)
Westfield
- Scammers Impersonated Westfield Police, Demanded $13K In Bitcoin (patch.com)
- Outage Continues At Westfield Schools, Mayor Says Safety Systems Remain In Place (patch.com)
Ok Clark! 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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