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

In today's newsletter:

  • How did a Flemington trial help create America's true-crime obsession?
  • How a Flemington-led vote will transform the county arboretum trail

Also on today's calendar: The Cher Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Inside the Mysterious Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping and Trial (biography.com) — Flemington figures prominently in this look back at the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, as hundreds of reporters descended on the Hunterdon County courthouse in 1935 for the so-called "Trial of the Century." The piece traces the crime, investigation, and Bruno Hauptmann's sensational trial, showing how the media frenzy in Flemington helped shape modern true-crime coverage.
   

• Following Commissioner Board Approval, Hunterdon County Arboretum in Clinton Township will feature a new Educational Trail + Interactive Play Areas for kids *MEETING VIDEO* (tapinto.net) — Hunterdon County commissioners meeting in Flemington just approved funding for a major upgrade to the Hunterdon County Arboretum in nearby Clinton Township, including a new educational walking trail and interactive play areas for kids. The $438,000 project will transform the old "Wizard Walk" into an accessible, nature-themed learning space, with county leaders praising parks staff for recent improvements across the park system.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors!
    My husband Jim is available to fix anything in your home for you. He is an expert handyman and certified carpenter with probably the best prices… (Nextdoor Pittstown)
  • Abundant Harvest Celebration & Fundraiser
    Join us for the Abundant Harvest Celebration & Fundraiser to support the Hunterdon Central Region High School's music program. Date: Sunday,… (Nextdoor Sun Ridge)
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Flemington. Apply here.
  • Traditions of Lansdale posted a job opening for DietaryAide/Server in Lambertville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flemington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Readington

  • Readington Debates Legal Spending in Board Meetings (tapinto.net)
  • Verano Production Grower in Readington, NJ (syracuse.com)

Clinton

  • Family Promise of Hunterdon County will bag groceries at the Clinton ShopRite on Friday, September 18th in "Help Bag Hunger" effort (tapinto.net)
  • Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UNTY) Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from Brokerages (marketbeat.com)

Frenchtown

  • Photos: Spider Rockets Release Official Music Video for 'The Storm' (broadwayworld.com)

Ok Flemington! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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