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🌱 Patch AM: Lawrence Township Adding Second Full-Time Officer To School Campus

Coming up on the Lawrenceville Patch calendar: Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Lawrence schools add second full-time police officer to 7–12 campus
  • Why one Lawrenceville family keeps returning to this glittery disco party

Also on today's calendar: Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville and 7 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawrence Township Adding Second Full-Time Officer To School Campus (patch.com) — Families in Lawrence Township, including those in Lawrenceville, will see an expanded police presence on the secondary school campus as a second full-time officer is assigned to Lawrence Middle and Lawrence High starting Sept. 1. Officials say the move, funded through a voter-approved bond, is meant to deepen relationships between students and officers and support a safer, more connected school community.
   

• Thousands of Jumpsuit-Clad Partiers Boogie to 1970s Hits at Annual Gimme Gimme Party as One Says 'I Just Keep Coming Back' (pulptastic.com) — A Lawrenceville family made a birthday trip to Manhattan's Pier 17 rooftop, joining thousands of disco fans at the Gimme Gimme 1970s-themed dance party. The story follows them and other attendees in glittering jumpsuits as they celebrate classic hits, community vibes, and the event's rapid expansion to cities across the U.S. and abroad.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • English Conversation
    Princeton Library Princeton Public Library -
    10:00 am
  • Kids: Storytime!
    Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
    10:30 am
  • Meet Catholic Charities NJ4S Mercer Hub
    Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Lobby
    11:00 am
  • Kids: Baby Storytime
    Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
    11:30 am
  • Kids: Baby Play Group
    Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
    12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Lawrence

  • WJFL Week Zero: Thirteen CVC schools open with crossover games (trentonian.com)

Ewing

  • We want you! Join Ewing's Patriotic Committee (ewingnj.org)
  • Masked Man Who Allegedly Terrorized Philadelphia Citizens Is Arrested (charlotteobserver.com)
  • Ewing Cops Won't Face Charges After Deadly Pursuit Involving Juveniles: NJ AG (dailyvoice.com)

Princeton

  • Princeton PD's New 'Walk & Talk' Series Debuts at Farmers Market This Week (patch.com)

Ok Lawrenceville! 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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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