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Greetings Edison! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Learn how Dolly Parton's book program could inspire young readers in Edison
  • How a new grant could change tobacco enforcement in Edison
  • Union kicks off its 2026 season under the lights in Edison

Also on today's calendar: Mean Girls, The Musical: LIVE ON STAGE at the Dunellen Theatre and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Edison Library To Screen Documentary On Dolly Parton's Book Program (patch.com) — Edison residents are invited to the Main Branch of the Edison Public Library on Monday, Sept. 14, for a free screening of "The Library That Dolly Built," a documentary on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library book-gifting program. The event, tied to Library Card Sign-Up Month, highlights how the global initiative promotes early literacy and offers locals a chance to learn more about expanding reading opportunities for children.
   

• Edison Council Plans to Apply for Grant to Enforce Tobacco Age of Sale Laws (tapinto.net) — Edison's Township Council is set to vote Wednesday on applying for a state grant to step up enforcement of New Jersey's 21-and-over tobacco sales law. If approved, the grant would fund local compliance checks and penalties for retailers caught selling to underage customers, though the exact amount and spending plan aren't yet specified.
   

• Union H.S. 2026 Football Preview (tapinto.net) — Union High School's football team opens its 2026 season this Thursday night on the road at Edison, giving local fans an early chance to see the Eagles host a strong opponent. The preview breaks down Union's returning playmakers, coaching outlook, and full schedule, including the August 27 away game in Edison that kicks everything off.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Metuchen

  • Grove Avenue Bridge Won't Reopen Before Metuchen School Year Begins (patch.com)

South Plainfield

  • South Plainfield High School Gymnastics Gearing Up for 2026 Season (tapinto.net)
  • South Plainfield Senior Center's Night Owls Loving the Weekly Extended Hours (tapinto.net)
  • Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in South Plainfield (tapinto.net)

Woodbridge

  • House Fire On Meade Street In Woodbridge (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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