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Hi there, New Brunswick! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a quiet vote in New Brunswick raised county commissioners' pay
  • How New Brunswick's punk scene is fighting to save Cinco de Mayo
  • Interested in teaching Rutgers students about internships this fall?

Also on today's calendar: All West Coast Swing Weekend! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Middlesex County Commissioners Getting First Pay Raise in 20 Years (tapinto.net) — Middlesex County commissioners based in New Brunswick just approved their first salary increase in 20 years, raising their pay from $23,000 to $30,000. The part-time board, which oversees a $681 million budget impacting services from transportation to public safety, says the raise will help attract future commissioners, though at least one resident spoke against the move during the public hearing.
   

2. Members of Hardcore, Punk Music Scene Coming to the Aid of Struggling New Brunswick Restaurant (tapinto.net) — Cinco de Mayo, a longtime Mexican restaurant on French Street in New Brunswick, is struggling with slow business and about $47,000 in back rent, putting it at risk of eviction. Loyal customers from the city's hardcore and punk music scene have launched a GoFundMe and are brainstorming new lunch ideas with local economic development leaders to help keep the doors open.
   

3. Part-Time Teaching Fall 2026 for RICC (One-Credit) (rutgers.edu) — Rutgers University–New Brunswick is hiring a part-time co-adjunct instructor for its one-credit Rutgers Internship and Co-op Course this fall, based on the College Avenue campus. The role focuses on guiding students' internship experiences through an asynchronous online course, pays a $2,777 stipend, and requires strong communication skills plus comfort with tools like Canvas and virtual instruction.
   

4. Broadway is coming to New Brunswick, New Jersey, at better prices (globalpatriotnews.com) — Broadway-style shows are headed to State Theatre New Jersey in downtown New Brunswick from September 2026 through June 2027, with season tickets offering more than 20% savings and perks like flexible exchanges and discounted drinks. Locals can catch big-name titles including Beetlejuice, The Wiz, Water for Elephants, and Shucked without trekking into New York City or paying Broadway prices.
   

5. New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2026 Video Overview (newjerseystage.com) — Rutgers University in New Brunswick will host in-person screenings, an audio-visual concert, and free filmmaking workshops as part of the New Jersey Film Festival from September 4 to October 4, 2026. Events take place at Voorhees Hall on Hamilton Street, with hybrid virtual options, student discounts, and an all-access pass for film lovers who want to dive into the full lineup.
   

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  • With True Grit Program, Researchers Help Young Adults With Spinal Cord Injuries Build Confidence —Patti Zielinski Read on Patch
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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