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Fords, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Fords! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. β˜•οΈοΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Returns May 2–3 (2-Day Event, Limited Tickets) at VFW Post 2179 – 460 NJ- 36 Port Monmouth, NJ
  • Scam-Proof: How to Stay Safe in a Digital World at East Franklin Fire Hall at East Franklin Fire Co
  • Kennedy Park Tie-Dye Event at Kennedy Park School #24

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Damp early in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Increasing clouds and cool, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.

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Other local events
    Thursday April 30
  • Scam-Proof: How to Stay Safe in a Digital World at East Franklin Fire Hall β†’
    East Franklin Fire Co, 121 Pinegrove Ave, Franklin Township
    5:00 pm
  • Kennedy Park Tie-Dye Event
    Kennedy Park School #24, 150 Goodrich St, Iselin
    6:00 pm
  • Main - Literacy NJ: GED Classes β†’
    Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
    6:30 pm
  • Fords - ESL β†’
    Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
    6:30 pm
  • Fords - Knit 4 Joy β†’
    Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
    6:30 pm
  • JPS: Orchestra Spring Concert
    Edison Township Public Schools, 312 Pierson Avenue, Edison
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday May 2
  • Elementary School Track Meet
    Woodbine Avenue School #23, 180 East St, Colonia
    8:00 am
  • Ernest Dubay Elementary Track Meet @ Colonia HS
    Ross Street School #11, 180 East St, Colonia
    8:00 am
  • Monday May 4
  • Lacrosse: Girls White-Varsity vs. Nottingham (Away)
    John P. Stevens High School Sports Edison, NJ 08837
    4:00 pm

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday April 30
  • Before School Activity: Jazz Band (606)
    Iselin Middle School Woodbridge, NJ 07095
    7:20 am
  • Before School Activities: Math Challenge (117), Math Help - 7th
    Iselin Middle School Woodbridge, NJ 07095
    7:30 am
  • Main--Tots & Twos & Playgroup β†’
    Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
    10:30 am
  • Main - ESL β†’
    Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar
    10:30 am

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FISHERMEN / WOMEN, BEWARE.
    Over the weekend, a family friend was fishing near Hackettstown. He woke up with pain in his arm, a blackened thumbnail, fever and is now fighting… (Nextdoor North Ford Ave)
  • Looking for a kitten living in Edison at like a ginger cat or a tuxedo preferably a male who is already fixed and I’ll take what I can get.
    I’ve got all the supplies the space and lots of love somebody. Please call me at 7322817075. If you have kittens, thank you (Nextdoor Fords)

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Woodbridge

  • No Charges Filed Against Perth Amboy Police Officer For Man's Death In High-Speed Moped Crash (patch.com)

Iselin

  • Baseball: JFK-Iselin Rallies Past South Brunswick, 6-3; Lorentzen Gets 200th Strikeout (tapinto.net)
  • N.J. unveils nation's first health center based at a major travel hub (nj.com)
  • EY names 1Kosmos chief executive officer finalist for award (channellife.news)

Perth Amboy

  • NJ grand jury clears Perth Amboy police officer in fatal moped crash (mycentraljersey.com)
  • Chargers Varsity Softball Dominates Perth Amboy to End Two-Game Slide (tapinto.net)

Ok Fords! 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: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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