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🌱 Patch AM: How Middlesex let a dramatic overtime football lead slip away
You won't want to miss Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know on the Middlesex Patch calendar

Hi Middlesex! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Middlesex let a dramatic overtime football lead slip away
- Why Middlesex County is taking Big Oil to court now
Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
- Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football roundup for Big Central Conference and area for Week 5 (mycentraljersey.com) — Middlesex High's Blue Jays lost a heartbreaker in overtime to Roselle Park, 29-28, despite briefly taking the lead on a 21-yard TD run by Brian Cilento. Big special-teams plays and a hook-and-ladder score helped Middlesex build a 22-14 halftime edge before Roselle Park's late surge decided the Big Central Conference matchup.
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• Middlesex Co. Files Climate Lawsuit Against Major Oil Companies (patch.com) — Middlesex County, which includes the town of Middlesex, is suing major oil companies to recoup hundreds of millions spent responding to storms like Irene, Sandy, Ida and Henri. Officials say repeated flooding along the Raritan River and Bay has strained local budgets, and they hope the climate lawsuit will help fund future protections for vulnerable neighborhoods.
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📸 Around Middlesex
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Middlesex
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★ Featured events ★
- Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know →
Webinar - Online Presentation,
2:30 pm - Spencer Savings Bank Hosts Pet Adoption Day →
680 River Dr, Elmwood Park
11:00 am - Mid Jersey Association of REALTORS Helping Veterans Come Home Event →
American Legion Post 306, 707 Legion Place, Middlesex, NJ 08846,
4:00 pm
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Councilmember Michele Lombardi's 3rd Annual Townwide Yard Sale →
Township of Piscataway, Piscataway
12:00 pm - Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * SUNDAY Class →
Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042
9:00 am - #hiddenstreams of Middlesex Borough Walk →
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2:00 pm - Helping Veterans Come Home →
American Legion, 707 Legion Pl, Middlesex
4:00 pm - VEM Family Movie Night
Middlesex Borough School District Middlesex, NJ 08846
6:00 pm - NJ Big Flea Antiques Event →
The New Jersey Convention And Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
4:00 pm - Keeping Your Mind Sharp - Middlesex Public Library →
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11:00 am - Make Medicare Easier →
South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
10:30 am - Edison's Fall Family Spectacular Street Fair & Food Truck Fest →
1011 Amboy Ave, Edison
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
📣 Middlesex Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Piscataway. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Customer Experience Associate - Cashier in South Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middlesex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dunellen
- Central Jersey football live scoreboard and coverage links for Week 5 (mycentraljersey.com)
Piscataway
- Piscataway Mental Health Fair Connects Families with Resources and Support (TAPinto.net)
- EPA finalizes cleanup plan for Piscataway Superfund site (mycentraljersey.com)
- Listen for a Chance to Win a Family Four-Pack to Rutgers vs. Indiana (audacy.com)
Bridgewater
- Ice Cream For All Fundraiser To Benefit Bradley Gardens School (patch.com)
Ok Middlesex! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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